[Full] Transgender teenage lovebirds Transgender teens in love He was a girl, she was a boy

Transgender teens in love He was a girl, she was a boy
He used to be a she, and she used to be a he. Now transgender teenage lovebirds are in love after they BOTH had gender reassignment surgery

Arin, 17, was previously called Emerald and Katie was a boy called Luke
The couple, from Tulsa in Oklahoma, met at a support group for transgender teens
Teenagers Arin Andrews and Katie Hill look like any normal young couple posing in their swimwear.

It is hard to believe that just two years ago Arin was a girl called Emerald, and Katie was a boy called Luke.

Arin, 17, and Katie, 19, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, have both undergone surgeries to change their gender and now are enjoying being in their bodies they always wished for.

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Young and in love: Transgender teens Arin Andrews, 17, seen posing for a picture with sweetheart Katie Hill, 19, at the Oologah Lake in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Young and in love: Transgender teens Arin Andrews, 17, seen posing for a picture with sweetheart Katie Hill, 19, at the Oologah Lake in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Living life to the fullest: The teenage couple have been bullied and lost friends but have been able to support each other through their gender treatment

Living life to the fullest: The teenage couple have been bullied and lost friends but have been able to support each other through their gender treatment


He said: 'Now I can wear a tank top, which I couldn't before, I can go swimming shirtless, I can walk outside, I can just be a regular guy now.

'I hated my breasts, I always felt like they didn't belong - now I can finally be comfortable in my own body.'

He added: 'Now when I'm out in a public pool, or lifting weights, no-one raises an eyebrow, they just think I'm a guy - just a skinny dude in the gym trying to build some muscle.
Enjoying life: The teenagers say that they are now both comfortable in their own bodies after undergoing their surgeries

Enjoying life: The teenagers say that they are now both comfortable in their own bodies

Defining themselves: Last year Katie had a $35,000 sex change surgery to turn her into a woman - and now Arin has followed his dream to have a flat, male chest following an operation

Defining themselves: Last year Katie had a $35,000 sex change surgery to turn her into a woman - and now Arin has followed his dream to have a flat, male chest following an operation

'My family have really surprised me with how supportive they have been throughout the surgery. I'm so lucky to have them and Katie to rely on.'

Katie and Arin met nearly two years ago at a support group for transgender teenagers and bonded through their shared experiences.

Katie said: 'To me, Arin's just my Arin, he's always looked manly to me. But now he's had the surgery he's much more confident and comfortable with himself.'

But now that the teens' physical appearance matches their gender, both of them are excited to be able to go swimming, boating and sunbathe like other couples.

Katie added: 'Being transgender myself, I understand Arin probably better than anybody else, how good he feels and how complete he feels.'
True love: The couple have been able to rely on each other through their transformation

True love: The couple have been able to rely on each other through their transformation

Happy and healthy: Arin and Katie pose in their swimwear at the lake
Happy and healthy: Arin and Katie pose in their swimwear at the lake and later looking casual at home

Happy and healthy: Arin and Katie pose in their swimwear at the lake and later looking casual at home

Light at the end of the tunnel: The couple were both bullied and lost friends who could not cope with their changes

Light at the end of the tunnel: The couple were both bullied and lost friends who could not cope with their changes

In the future, Arin might consider having genital surgery, but this can be complicated, and for now he's delighted with his new body.

Both the couple's families are supportive of their relationship and say the way the way the teenagers have supported each other has helped in their transition.

Arin's mum Denise Andrews said: 'Seeing Katie go through her surgery was helpful to Arin.

'It was being around it and seeing her getting to transform. And being a couple at the time was I think just the cherry on the cake.
Changed lives: Emerald Andrews, before she became Arin, at the age of five in Tulsa, Oklahoma (left) and Luke Hill (right), before he became Katie, aged seven
Changed lives: Emerald Andrews, before she became Arin, at the age of five in Tulsa, Oklahoma (left) and Luke Hill (right), before he became Katie, aged seven

Changed lives: Emerald Andrews, before she became Arin, at the age of five in Tulsa, Oklahoma (left) and Luke Hill (right), before he became Katie, aged seven

'Every transgender person would love to have the transformation physically because it just completes them as a person.'