aleksanderenglish:

They/Them

I remember when I wasn’t comfortable with anything about my outward appearance. I felt as if I was trying to over compensate dressing super feminine and dressing masculine made me feel like I was lying to everyone because I wasn’t really butch. I couldn’t find a middle ground with how I dressed or acted. One day, I would want to be pretty and wear dresses and do my make up, but the next I felt absolutely sure I was supposed to be born a boy.

When I learned what “genderqueer” meant and instantly my view of myself changed. I learned to deal with the fact that I would be one or the other or both any given day, even for long stretches of time. My view of myself changed immensely.

Now I’m extremely proud to say that I love myself and all the little quirks that make me up. I look in the mirror and see a beautiful person, no matter what day it is. I flow between genders depending on how I’m feeling and in doing so I feel comfortable and relaxed in my own body. I’m confident in who I am, physically and sexually and mentally. It’s made all the difference.

So, this me. I’m nonbinary and happy with myself. I have been for years.

Happy Transgender Visibility Day!