I decided I would pursue medical transitioning after I walked for a few months along Lake Michigan’s shores at sunrise and sunset.

I don't know why I agreed to this. Skinny dipping at night. Jumping into a body of water naked at night. Who do I think I am? Some white girl in a coming-of-age film? 

I was first aware of gender when my voice changed. 

First, you want to know who fucks me now. 

All the girls wore plaid jumpers until I turned ten years old.

I write a lot about intimacy. I write about my understanding of it.

Not so long ago, a friend of mine told me that people that knew me from school were surprised to hear that I was interested in feminist topics.

Someone has to leave first. This is a very old story. There is no other version of this story.

Without boundaries, without expectations, without conformity. 

I don't wanna be cautious with anymore when i’m with you.

“And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how the sausage is made.” 

“I - really? You still want to be friends even if I don’t want to date you?”

“’But for one glorious moment, I touched the sun.’”