I have nothing else ready to post. I've been writing, but without focus. Ive lost confidence in the Serial Trans idea. I have four potential posts in various stages of completion but just no real confidence they're worth following through on. A short while ago I had the idea to break from the norm and make posts as if this was a diary. Well, here goes.
When I moved here in June my plan was to 'come out'. I was going to present consistent with my internal conception of myself. And I did. Briefly. Everywhere I went I presented as I wished. However, there was always this nagging doubt. Doubt that I could pass. From the very first time I prepared to leave the house I was troubled by indecision. What to wear? On my way to Bart that first day I turned around and went home to change my footwear. Soon, I was almost paralysed by indecision. Once, I canceled an appointment at the LGBT Center because I could not bring myself to pass through the door. And when I did go out 'presenting' I became more and more obsessed with the idea that I looked like a fool. Then, one day about two months ago, I decided to guit. It was a terrible day. Friends of my landlady were over for some reason and I dressed to present. There was five of us. We talked for hours....
To be continued. Later today hopefully.
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