before and contemplated it many times beyond that. I did not come out and start transitioning until 10th grade. I HATED who I was for the longest time until I could finally accept myself. And if someone had outed me before I switched schools/moved to a more progressive area, I can promise you I wouldn't be here today. This isn't about Varner, it's not about Survivor, it's about the horrible act of outing somebody. It's NOT okay.