"When I use a word," Humpty Dumpty said, in a rather scornful tone, "it means just what I choose it to mean -- neither more nor less."
~ Lewis Carroll
Not really male, not really female. I appear to live on the cusp of indecision. But only because we are taught to demand a decision.
How many guys do you know with the name 'Barb'?
The fact that I am transgendered came as a complete surprise since I am one of the people somewhere in the middle of the gender continuum...
It is a basic human need to be understood. But it is debatable if political correctness has done anything to reduce prejudice, or improve individual quality of life.
Suddenly I not only had my courage, but also my voice, gagged for all that time. My cheeks were wet with joy, as tears flowed freely with grand relief, and I cried even more, because at last I could.
Seven concepts to empower and liberate
Christina Sabrina... Discovering a Butch Lesbian Drag Queen
It's hard to change gender in private! My style is not gender-challenging: I regard myself as just one of the ladies of the church, so to speak -- I identify as Just a Woman, not as a Gender Crosser. I think of myself as mainly a professor and writer and friend and dogowner and churchgoer (not necessarily in that order!).
Defining Ourselves
