Me now vs me as a senior in high school. I was trying so hard to be hyper-masculine so that I could “pass” that I didn’t wear any bright colors, I only wore button ups or hoodies, and I kept my hair unthinkably short. While I was comfortable at the time, I always wanted to dye my hair a bright color or try to wear more flowy and feminine clothing. In a sense, I overcorrected.
Now, a sophomore in college, I’ve got (blonde now because it faded) dyed hair, I let it grow out with an undercut, I wear what I want because I want to, and I’m unapologetic about it. What colors I like and what clothes I wear don’t make me any less of a man. (And I’m also allowed to identify as non-binary ~ that took a lot for me to accept).
And who knows? Maybe I’ll cut my hair again. I still wear button ups and hoodies, but not exclusively. And I’m allowed to change my mind. Like I said, at the time I was comfortable. But it’s not who I am now. Remember that it’s okay to be who you want to be, and you don’t have to follow anyone else’s stereotypes. I love and support you all 💛
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Hey! That’s a fantastic transformation wow!!! That’s incredible! Congrats! We love and support you too! Love and support for all y’all!
-Brett(he/him)
