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A nine-year-old boy who has wanted to be a girl since he was a toddler has found the courage to step outside as ‘Ellie-Jo’ for the first time.

Joseph Hughes is now hoping to return to school as a girl in September after finally  walking outside dressed as a girl with his proud family by his side.

Joseph has loved wearing dresses for years and this year asked for a wig for his birthday – but until now has only felt safe to wear female clothing in his own home.

The North Wales Daily Post reports his mum Sam has agreed to show Joseph’s story so he can act as an inspiration for others.

The mum-of-six from Rhyl, north Wales said Joseph has wanted to be a girl since the age of two.

Instead of toy soldiers and trains, he asks for princesses and dolls for Christmas and birthdays.

So it came as no surprise when Joseph’s latest birthday must-have was a wig to go with his new wardrobe.

She said: “When Joseph puts on dresses, he seems much more content and happy in himself, his attitude changes completely.

“Almost his entire life, he’s enjoyed dressing up as a girl – I have five other children who have all played dressing up – but with Joseph, it was different, more natural somehow.”

Flicking through photographs over the last seven years, Joseph’s love for all things “girlie” is clear.