transmasculine
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“Relapse is temporary” on gog I’ve heard that one a few times but what I wasn’t told is what is important
RECOVERY IS ALSO TEMPORARY
And so is family
it came to me under the guise of well-meaning concern
for my body, my chemicals,
my family, my voice,
my potential future lovers
there’s something creeping,
creeping into my head.
a thought, not a voice.
but it still pricked deep,
making me flinch with the first few words.
She calls us “petulant, self-indulgent”
My voice cracks
Society says we’re hot for now
Look at all the new inclusive media!
Within ourselves, us othered folk
