Gender identification, expression, and stratification.

[draion]

Another update that isn't necessarily about my life! And a public one too. It's one of those pensive entries where your thoughts on the subject would be even more valued than usual (which is already a lot on its own

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[draion]

I'm sorry it took a while to respond, I've been busy as hell and going through some things IRL.

I held back on this entry, so one day, you and I will have to go on a gender rant.

I had NO idea that you were a cheerleader! I forget that so many girls are made to be one when they're younger, because it's the sport ~meant~ for them at that age. And the whole sex-identification indecision doesn't sound weird to me at all. In fact, I didn't even question in my own head why you went by a male alias online (I figured it was for RP purposes, or even so far as to secure yourself online).

Well, entering college and being more independent will surely be a catalyst for your social anxiety, and I hope it works in a way that'll help it.

Yes, I can't say that every child that's forced into their expected gender role is going to follow it and become some societal robot. Hence, the existence of transgender. And I'm sure your nephew is going to end up being as intellectually extraordinary and quirky as you are.

You did get your point across. Thanks for commenting. <3

[speria]

No problem. We all go through things. You have the right to respond whenever you get to it. <3

I'll hold you to it. Sounds like fun!

Actually, it's because that really is my IRL alias too. Not really an alias, I guess, but that's surely what everyone that I haven't met within school calls me.
My middle name is Nichole and we had too many Amandas in our Girl Scout troop so everyone went by their middle names. Then it just stuck. First it was Nichole, then "Nikki" (that's how my mom spelled it), then finally just to Nick. I've really not used the name Amanda out of school for quite a few years. My mom questions me putting the c in it, but I just like how it looks better.

I hope the same. But luckily I've already done my research just in case something does happen and I know where to go if I do need any help with it.

I really do hope he becomes an interesting person. I can't say that I think that he will be in the right environment for that to happen, but I can still hope. My sister is quite literally completely opposite of me. Not that that's bad, variety is the spice of life after all, but I have a feeling about things that could happen. Anyway, that's irrelevant.