Caught!
Red-faced, my pride is wounded.
Only, why should I feel embarrassed?
Should I be embarrassed for being who I am?
Should I be embarrassed for living life how I want to live it?
Desires are impossible to ignore.
Remembering to be yourself is important.
Embracing this side of yourself is important, too.
Some people won't understand.
Some people will spout hate, call you names, deride you:
Ignore the haters.
Never stop loving yourself just because society doesn't understand.
Go and live your truth; you deserve to be free.
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Flying
I love the metaphor, Emma!
I wrote a story a while back where a transwoman tried to explain to her sister why she -- a cautious soul -- insisted on risking her life hang gliding. Your story reminded me of her explanation: "When I’m up there, there aren’t any demands. No expectations. No one judging how I look, how I act. What I say. Male, female — none of that matters. The wind doesn’t care. I’m free.”
— Emma