Bullied for loving dance and the arts, high-schooler Neeza Powers never fit the mold of a “typical teenage boy.” Mocked and intimidated, he found escape by presenting as female, slipping into his friends’ clothes and even their bathroom, becoming someone mysterious and untouchable.Ten years later, Neeza was still living as a woman, legally renamed Nicole. Everything shifted after a supernatural encounter in the forests of Vermont, an experience that transformed his life forever.Join us for a powerful conversation about identity, redemption, and how God’s love and a faithful witness can break through the deepest struggles.Neeza's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neezapowers/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Angel Studios: https://angel.com/lila Join the Guild to vote on future blockbuster films, access all of Angel’s films and shows, and even get free tickets to upcoming releases. -Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/lila Enter into prayer more deeply this Advent with the Hallow App, get 3 months free by using this link to sign up! -Cozy Earth: Better Sleep, Brighter Days - Get the highest quality sleep essentials for up to 40% OFF w/code LILA at https://cozyearth.com/lila!00:00:00 - Intro00:06:41 - "I became untouchable"00:12:53 - Having thoughts of becoming a girl00:16:13 - What did the bullying look like?00:28:07 - Becoming Nicole00:32:40 - State of Nicole’s soul00:37:00 - Did anyone ask about God?01:03:09 - Catholic theology01:08:16 - State of his soul now

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