Something unexpected that accompanied our move to New York City from Berkeley back in 2019 was an immediate and across-the-board shift in gendered address, at least for me.
Yes, here's to getting seen as one is (which is not 'passing') and how empowering it is. And, sigh, seven years on I keep getting 'sired' on the phone, but getting greeted as 'comrade' is going to take collective work, rather than voice training.
goddammit this made ME cry big tears, what a beautiful thing all 'round
Yes, here's to getting seen as one is (which is not 'passing') and how empowering it is. And, sigh, seven years on I keep getting 'sired' on the phone, but getting greeted as 'comrade' is going to take collective work, rather than voice training.
Couldn't be more delighted by this if I'd been the ham
pure joy.