Labels are something that has become extremely prominent in society. They separate us, gather us, and sometimes define us. A label, such as transgender or lesbian, will many times help others identify us. Unfortunately, labels also come with stereotypes. They can cause someone else to think something about us, whether it is true or not. They can cause drama, disbeliefs, and rumors.

Because of this, a label is never necessary. Labels can be beneficial to helping define yourself and discover who you are and who you can turn to for advice via experience. But they should never interfere with who are you. Labels will always be a part of society but you do have the option to discard the sterotypes and be your own person.