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I am me?
I wrote a story a while back; You are You! The story was set in a fictonal representation of the eponymous gender-variant camp for boys, Camp You are You; the story being about a boy coming to grips with the fact that his twin is transgender. I got to read the following excerpt to Mrs. D:
“No…please….I’m sorry. I know now you never went away….you’ve been right here….and I should have said something sooner. I thought I’d lost you when you did all this….” He pointed to her. She shook her head.
“No…I mean it…I’m sorry. I didn’t understand….I know this is who you are. You’re still Hailey…you still love Mom and Dad and Bonnie and me…..” He bowed his head. It was her turn to coax as she lifted his face with both of her hands.
“I do love you….you’re my best friend, Gary…that will never change. Ever…and I love you.” She choked back a sob, but he looked at her with the kindest smile she had ever seen as he spoke gently.
“I…I love you, Hailey….and I’m so glad you’re my twin….” His voice trailed off and she sighed.
“Oh…okay….” She said. He smiled again and spoke.
“And I’m glad you’re my sister.” He pulled her close for an awkward hug and she did exactly what anyone would do in her situation; she burst into tears.
“I’m sorry….” He repeated and she shook her head even as she continued to cry.
“No, Gar… it’s okay….it’s just that you never once told me that you loved me and now you’re…. I’m your sister.” He patted her on the back; confused and feeling out of place until she kissed him on the cheek. Hailey the boy had never done that, but Hailey the girl kissed her brother and it was good.
It was in the context of a conversation about how hard it is for folks like us to come out to family and friends. It helped her understand a bit more that this whole thing is a process for me and that I'm still figuring out what I believe about myself. Little steps....
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It Sounds as if ...
... there has been a great deal of progress being made. She is very willing to listen.
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Huggles!
HUGGLES & a KISS for Andrea! Love Talia
of course you are you!
and a wonderful you it is!
Hmmm...
How totally amazing!!! And how totally brave...or desperate...a thing to do. I certainly hope Ms. T took it in the fashion you had meant. And yes...little steps does often work better than a giant leap off the tallest building...unless you happen to be Super Grrl!!! ;)
Just another MIA...
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