An ex-US marine has shared her incredible transformation from a bearded, hairy-chested bloke into a stunning blonde beauty.
Sona Avedian, 33, was assigned male at birth and lived as a burly lad called Matthew until her brave transition three years ago.
Sona says she knew she was a girl from the age of four, but growing up in a conservative family it was a secret she expected to take to her grave.
As a US marine she overcompensated to 'fit in' and bulked up to a hefty 17 stone. She served six combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan before her transition.
With a beautiful wife, a young daughter and a respected job, she was living the American dream - except she was harbouring this huge secret.
In November 2012 Sona finally came out as transgender and began taking hormone therapy.
Later she underwent complex surgery and stopped eating junk food, started cycling again and discovered yoga, shedding a remarkable seven stone.
Sona, who lives in Austin, Texas, US, said: "Since I came out I have tried to live a normal life - it's like anyone, there are good and bad times.
Mirror UK
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