I remember asking my mother when my penis was going to grow. Bless her heart, Millie Pete just nodded and said it wouldn’t because I was a girl.
I am not transgender, nor have I ever had a desire to alter my assigned gender in any way, but when exposed to discussion about transgender issues, I reflect upon the time I wanted to be like my Dad and big brother.
You see, they got to do cool things outside, like use power tools and ride the big lawnmower in the summer. With their shirts off.
I also asked Mom if I too could play outside without my shirt on, and again she just gave a nod and said no because I was a girl.