Gender non-conformity causes such a huge reaction because we're consistently taught that there are only two fixed and universal genders. Seeing other people defy this mandate brings the entire system into question.

The gender binary is a cultural belief that there are only two distinct and opposite genders: man and woman. This belief is upheld by a system of power that exists to create conflict and division, not to celebrate creativity and diversity.

"I risked everything, but I couldn't stop myself from writing her story. ...Grief and anger streamed from my fingers. The anger made me brave and the grief made me sure."

"It comes to me that the echoes of my own life will likely die away in that way thunder does. But this life, what a shining thing- is enough."

"'When I tell you all shall be well, I don't mean that life won't bring you tragedy. Life will be life. I only mean you will be well in spite of it. All shall be well, no matter what.'"

"I risked everything, but I couldn't stop myself from writing hey story... Grief and anger streamed from my fingers. The anger made me brave and the grief made me sure."

So it’s been a couple of years.