A prince.
Marion wrote…
Today I was trying to explain to my mum the concept that a man can be a princess. Finally she said “In my day that wouldn’t be possible, but … I’m glad?” which is fairly satisfactory.
Then I said “A man can be a princess, and I can be a prince!”
To which my mum replied, “You ARE a prince.” It was a little thing, but no doubt it’ll continue to make me feel warm and glowy inside for days. I think she’s starting to get it.
What’s your experience?
Category: your voice 7 comments »
April 5th, 2010 at 8:42 am |
…Have you ever seen Shoujo Kakumei Utena?
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April 5th, 2010 at 8:43 am |
Oh, and also, hooray for your mom!
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April 5th, 2010 at 2:27 pm |
This is making me very warm and glowy. I am happy for you.
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April 7th, 2010 at 8:28 am |
Ha, Lanthir, that’s exactly the show I thought of reading this!
I’ve actually thought about saying something along those lines before, esp. to my Aunt who is STILL trying to make me be her “little princess” Family, what can ya do? :)
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April 12th, 2010 at 9:28 pm |
Will I get lynched for gender-stereotype-reinforcement if I say I waved my arms and went SQUEEE in a high-pitched voice?
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April 13th, 2010 at 1:18 pm |
I wish my mom was that accepting. I came out to her about being bisexual last month, but she still doesn’t believe me or believe that ‘bisexual’ actually exists!
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May 5th, 2010 at 9:28 pm |
wow that just made me smile…im on the same road as well
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