Amy Osborne

Independent Documentary and News Photographer

Young, Trans, and Living at Home

Pia Cruz, 22, stands for a port...ay 24, 2019 in San Jose, Calif.

Pia Cruz, 22, stands for a portrait in her suburban neighborhood on Thursday, May 24, 2019 in San Jose, Calif.

Frank Peña, 27, and ...ay 14, 2019 in San Jose, Calif.

Frank Peña, 27, and sister Alejandra, 23, both live at home in their parent's house on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in San Jose, Calif.

Erik C, 31, at the San Jose LGB...ay 14, 2019 in San Jose, Calif.

Erik C, 31, at the San Jose LGBTQ Youth Space, which has become like a second home to them, on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in San Jose, Calif.

A sticker is seen at the San Jo...ay 14, 2019 in San Jose, Calif.

A sticker is seen at the San Jose LGBTQ Youth Space on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in San Jose, Calif.

Pia Cruz, 22, mows the lawn at ...ay 24, 2019 in San Jose, Calif.

Pia Cruz, 22, mows the lawn at her parent's home on Thursday, May 24, 2019 in San Jose, Calif.

Erik C, 31, directs volunteer d...ay 11, 2019 in San Jose, Calif.

Erik C, 31, directs volunteer drag queens before a performance at the at the South Bay Youth Pride Festival, an event for LGBTQ high school students, on Saturday, May 11, 2019 in San Jose, Calif.

Erik C, 31, prepares a meal for...nding most of their time there.

Erik C, 31, prepares a meal for the teenagers at the San Jose LGBTQ Youth Space in San Jose, Calif.on Thursday, May 24, 2019 in San Jose, Calif. The Youth Space has become a second home for Erik, spending most of their time there.

Frank Peña, 27, resp...ay 14, 2019 in San Jose, Calif.

Frank Peña, 27, responds to work emails at the San Jose LGBTQ Youth Space where he works on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in San Jose, Calif.

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Young, Trans, and Living at Home

Copyright Amy Osborne 2025

Updated Jul 2023

Summary

Some young trans people are choosing to live with their less-than-accepting families rather than face high chances of homelessness.

Read the story in BuzzFeed News: Young, Trans, and Living at Home
Published in 2019

Young, Trans, And Living At Home
Some young trans people are choosing to live with their less-than-accepting families rather than face high chances of homelessness.
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