The overriding message was one of pride and acceptance with both trans and non-trans Twitter members tweeting their support for the photos.
Valaree Love, a former K-State student and drag queen, was visiting friends in Manhattan, who Love says are transgender individuals like herself.
Alex Jacob pictured wrote momentsintransition when you first cut your hair Gabrielle says that she has been surprised by the reaction but hopes that the positive response will help those on transitioning journeys themselves.