Below is an excerpt from American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era, a new book from LGBTQ+ journalist Nico Lang chronicling the everyday experiences of seven families of trans youth in seven states. In this chapter exclusively shared with HuffPost, a pair of trans siblings in Florida grapple with the impact of anti-trans legislation on their lives, while also navigating their own struggles. Some of the individuals in this excerpt are being identified by pseudonyms because they are concerned for their safety.