A 25-year-old Dombivli resident underwent a sex reassignment surgery and changed his sex from female to male. Those who wish to and some who are fortunate enough to undergo sex reassignment surgery, have lived with the torment of feeling their body does not match the gender they are inside. There is a great deal of emotional and physical conflict within that person. Then, this is compounded by the social barbs they face.

They need support and understanding from us, rather than be the constant target of ridicule and in extreme cases ostracism. With Independence Day just behind us, we must give all the freedom to choose how they want to live, with the freedom to be what they want to be.