Tag Archives: Parents

Why I’m Worried About My Future

Posted on June 14, 2013 by thevenerablecorvex

This evening, my mom and I were enjoying a car-ride through the city, when the subject turned (as it inevitably must and shall) to my employment; more particularly, to my present lack thereof. “When you go to this summer school … Continue reading →

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Day of Reckoning

Posted on February 25, 2013 by thevenerablecorvex

I am off now to finally defend my thesis. I would ask you to wish me good luck, but really, so long as I don’t have extraordinarily bad luck, I think I should be fine. “Return with your shield or … Continue reading →

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Awkwardness

Posted on December 14, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

Three days into my glorious homecoming, and I must admit, things are getting strange. I was dysphoric this morning, so I doubled-down on the feminine gender presentation: to such an extent that my mother politely but firmly requested that I … Continue reading →

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Prodigal Daughter

Posted on December 12, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

The truth is that I am much braver in my writing than I am in my living. For the next little while, however, I will need to be brave in my living as well, so I am going to write … Continue reading →

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One Down, One To Go

Posted on September 9, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

I’m feeling quite elated at the moment; I seem to have successfully persuaded my mother (by means of that rather lengthy auto–biographical memoir I wrote last week) to accept the fact of my transgenderism. I had been dreading her phone … Continue reading →

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Joining the Dark Side

Posted on August 2, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

You will all be delighted to learn that after a lengthy, frustrating procedure, I have finally managed to complete my master’s thesis calculation*. This, of course, is a momentous occasion insofar as I am concerned. There were times, honestly, when … Continue reading →

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On Nomenclature

Posted on July 16, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

Some of you may recall that I haven’t been fully satisfied with my placeholder “girl” name since I came out a few months ago. Unfortunately, I’ve still yet to resolve this issue. Recently, however, I’ve read an interesting old post … Continue reading →

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I’m Done

Posted on July 15, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

I’ve decided that I’m never going to waste another moment of my life arguing with my parents over my gender identity. I’ve tried to be accomodating; I’ve tried to be sympathetic to their concerns, but frankly, it’s become pretty apparent … Continue reading →

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Hard Realizations

Posted on February 10, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

I have not been a parent, obviously, but I have been a child. And this perspective, together with recent experiences, has taught me something: when a child is born, its parents will look down on it, and imagine all sorts … Continue reading →

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That Was Easy

Posted on February 4, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

Last night, I had my much-feared talk with my parents. I was, honestly, expecting three hours of pained shouting, repetition of the same points over and over again, and having one or both sides break down in tears. It turned … Continue reading →

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