But you like Sports!

So some of the following are issues that I have had in my identity.  Others are questions I have gotten from girls when I come out to them.

1.  But you like sports so much!

Initially, I struggled with this too.  Then I remembered:  girls play sports too!  In high school, I totally would have been that girl that played basketball, softball and tennis.  I would have loved every minute of it.  There are plenty of other girls like that.

2.  You don't seem very girly in person.

It is all an act.  I have been forced to live my life as an act.  I have become very adept at acting as a male.  It is pretty easy to do.  Act cocky.  Spread your legs.  Walk tough.

3.  You have dated girls!

So have some of my friends.  I have also "dated" guys...or more...I've done stuff with guys.  Who you like has nothing to do with what gender you are!

4.  You have a very bulky physique.

This is what I have struggled with the most.  Call me superficial...but like most girls I have a strong desire to be cute.  Right now, I am learning that girls' clothes fit me pretty well on the bottom.  It's tops that don't fit all that well.  When on hormones, your muscles actually shrink and your body becomes more curvy.  I am hoping that that takes care of some of the additional bulk I have.

Thanks to everyone out there supporting me!  I love talking about this, so keep asking questions!

~Madi~