this poem deals with medical gatekeeping, transphobia (incl. internalized) and dysphoria, from a transmasculine perspective. it also touches on mental illness, hospitalization and relationship abuse. year one- you fumble with, stumble over the words, the letters, the lines the genderbread drawings and new permissions - "you could be a boy, if you really wanted … Continue reading “Year T.” – a poem
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Inktober/Goretober/OctPoWriMo: Oct 4
This one is late, but I used the OctPoWriMo prompt 'birdcage'. TW: Transphobia, parental emotional abuse. dear jailor, I suppose this cage is for my own good. you chained my legs with hairclips you locked the door with silk you ask me to smile and tell me to be polite, presentable preen my … Continue reading Inktober/Goretober/OctPoWriMo: Oct 4