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“As the old constructs continue to crumble, it lets my mother build something new, too. Perhaps her unconditional love for me has begun to extend to herself.” (135)

“But despite people’s desire to help, it would all take me so long. False ends and false starts, me fooling myself, justifying suppression and self-harm. Rewarded for lying, and punished for sharing the secret.” (110)

this book is so sad????

“My body, understandably, was done with me.” (81)

“I was mentally preparing for my expedition when the door opened and in walked Linda.” (37)

trans joy is always crushed by unassuming cis people who think it’s funny to joke about people when they’re attuned with their own body for the first time. why is that?