About The Author
Roxanne M Wiltshire
At the tender age of 6, Roxanne Michelle Wiltshire sensed a profound disconnection from the person she saw in the mirror—a reality at odds with her identity. Born as William Rex Wiltshire, she embarked on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery, navigating the complexities of societal expectations and personal fears.
Roxanne faced the world with resilience and courage, enduring surgeries and weathering the backlash from those she believed were friends. For 60 years, she concealed her authentic self, living as a man and suppressing her individuality to conform to societal norms.
Her academic pursuits led her to Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, where she earned a Master’s in Exercise Physiology. Roxanne’s passion for fitness manifested in owning a gym and achieving success as a competitive bodybuilder, triumphing in regional competitions. Later, she diversified her skills by mastering tattooing and establishing three tattoo shops that became hubs of creativity and self-expression.