My Transition

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I knew no one would understand.

My parents would say, "You're too young to know."

My friends would think, "She's just looking for attention..."

My teachers would wonder, "What's wrong with her?"

 

I saw a body that didn't belong.

My breasts forming unwanted bumps under my shirt,

My hips creating curves that I didn't want,

My face, too smooth and round... too feminine.

 

I felt lower than I ever had.

My heart tried to tear through my chest with each beat.

My thoughts made me want to turn on myself.

My eyes stung with tears when I looked at the truth.

 

I thought I would have to go it alone.

My friends turned away, humiliated by my acts.

My family didn't sympathize, attributing my sadness to other things.

My own mind tried to run, and accused me of insanity.

 

I learned that I am less alone than I thought.

My family still loves me, even if they don't believe me now.

My friends don't all hate me... my paranoia just got the best of me.

My mind is stronger than I thought,

Because getting pushed to its limits has strengthened it.

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