Cleone's Monologue

"Cleone" tells the story of a transwoman who falls in love with a man who only brings her pain. Despite her heartache, Cleone refuses to let others' hatred bring her down. She faces discrimination and judgment every day, but remains true to herself. As she struggles to heal from past hurts, Cleone searches for someone who will care for her and accept her for who she is. But each time she gets close, she is hurt again, and her hope for a happy ending begins to fade. Cleone longs for a simpler time when everything was okay, and she wishes she could be anyone but herself. In this emotional journey, Cleone learns to say no, to fall in love, and ultimately, to be true to herself.