Eli J. VandenBerg
I had a sex change once. I was seven years old. Check all that apply Find a barber who will help you look male, not shock the patriarchy. Men don't have these, so cut them off straight across with a good pair of scissors. When sitting, spread your legs. Take up space Today I will correct everyone who calls me ma'am, miss or young lady. I may not use the men's room, but I still pee standing up. The Male Gaze, even mine, made her nervous. She called me her shy boy. She gave me my first hard on. She found a way to take me inside her. Somehow she made me exist. A ziploc bag keeps it fresh when you sleep.
Passing
This series began as I began transitioning. I was reading passing tips on the internet trying to learn how to cross the bridge between my body and my self. These tips provided little help and instead made me hyper aware of everything about my body that was "wrong." I eventually gave up passing and focused on being.
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