S/He - James Green for New York Magazine Parents of transgender children are faced with a difficult decision, and it’s one they have to make sooner than they ever imagined. An article brought to my attention through my mother, which led to further discussing gender roles, the weighing societal expectations of parenting and choosing to be your child’s superhero at the end of the day. Tug at my heartstrings a bit due to the rise in bullying, the awareness made on confused youth and how this topic has been overshadowed in the media for such a long time. Reminded me of my childhood confusion and being unsure as to why I liked what I liked, why I chose an uncommon path and how accepting my parents were, even if I’m not transgender. The amount of weight added onto my parents everyday life probably wasn’t easy, as they were often told that allowing me to play dress up in my grandmother’s costume jewelry was a form of child abuse; meanwhile, it was clear that this is a prejudice passed down from their parents and the generations before them. I truly lucked out having parents that didn’t attempt to make me be something I wasn’t destined to be. Did they eventually try to take my light-up Glinda wands and Polly Pockets? Absolutely, but they gave me options. Hoping that people really take a look into how relatable this story is and actually look into the strides some parents have made over those who are too busy oppressing their kids with self-hatred and consistent mockery. 

very lucky fella, I am. extraordinarily lucky. 

#GPOY: Off to work I go. 

#GPOY: BRUKFAST IS SERVED!

Hawaii…oh how I miss thee. 

#GPOY: Shower time. 

#GPOY: Yup. 

@StevieNYC forgot about it too… 

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#GPOY: Me mid-cartwheel in #Kona, HI. 

#GPOY (cc: @DENISE_RICHARDS #DropDeadGorgeous). 

#GPOY: There I am.