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In an interview with The Free Press Journal, Ella D’ Verma shared that her gender transition, though liberating, did not bring the fulfilment she expected. She said unprocessed trauma surfaced after achieving her goals. Ella credited her family’s unconditional support but added that self-acceptance remained the toughest challenge, calling it harder than gaining societal approval.

For Ella D' Verma, the journey to becoming her true self was never just about changing her name or identity - it was about navigating a deeply personal, often painful path of self-discovery. Born as Dev Varma, Ella’s transition marked a powerful turning point in her life, one that came with both liberation and unexpected emotional weight.

While many perceive transition as the ultimate destination, Ella’s story challenges that notion. Behind the courage and transformation lies a quieter, more complex reality - one where healing doesn’t always keep pace with change. In an exclusive conversation with The Free Press Journal, she opens up about finding strength in her family, confronting unprocessed trauma, and why true acceptance begins within.

Reflecting on her support system, Ella shared how her family became her anchor despite not fully understanding her journey initially. “I think it was the most powerful, if I have to say, the most steadiness came from my family. My family, not even in an academic sense, they didn’t understand everything. They weren’t well-read. We didn’t also come from an academic background, not a lot of money. But the unit, the family unit is very strong. The baseline is love. Like the kind of parents who love you no matter what. So, even their disapproval only came until the point they didn’t realise this was right for me. Because the second they put the pieces together and they realised that this is right for their child, they will fight the world for it. And they have.”

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