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CW: Dysphoria, bathrooms
Hey everyone!
So, I’m jetting off to Mexico for some dental work. You know, the kind that costs an arm and a leg back home in the U.S. After checking and rechecking my list a zillion times, I finally headed out, thanks to a lift from a great friend. The roads were clear, and even at the airport in the evening, I breezed through security like it was nothing. With time to kill, I popped into the lounge (thanks, Priority Pass!) It wasn't mind-blowing, but hey, it was chill and had loads of cozy seats.
Settling in, I decided to hit the ladies' room before my flight. Just as I was about to enter, I heard a little girl shout, “You’re going the wrong way!” That moment made my heart sink. Because I was traveling and soon to see family who don't yet know the real me, I was dressed in full “boy mode.” Playing it off like I was just mixed up, I followed her point to the men's room. Not a fan of urinals, I stuck to the stall, as usual. Looks like I’ll be in boy mode for the whole trip, plus a bit after I get back, until I find the courage to open up to my mom. And here I am, not even a day in, already feeling boxed in by having to act all “boyish.”