This writing was originally published as part of the X collection with Color Bloq (EFNIKS at the time).
During my short time raising a child, I’ve learned the beauty of trusting myself through this seldom charted path of trans motherhood. Still, I’ve often wondered how my mother found the vulnerability and power to raise my three sisters and I, in a world filled with unknowns.
Read MoreThis writing was originally published by the Daily Cal.
Thinking back, we were not meant to win. For Rizza and I to have won the executive slate, the student body would have had to put its energy and faith behind two outspoken bitches who were coming for the throats of the institution. Ha, I admit — it was a long shot. But it was a long shot that I do not regret attempting.
Read MoreI do believe that trans women and femmes are some of the most powerful people to survive this world. For so many reasons, the girls embody what resilience means.
When I choose to wear a dress, I know the weight for my decision. I know this means the fabric will contrast against the body hair I chose not to shave off. I know the juxtaposition of masculinity and femininity will make people stare. And I mean stare. I mean, eyes locked, jaws dropped, fingers pointing.
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