Fri, 14 Feb 2025 02:09:31 +0000

"Do you swear that all of the information in this document (passport application) is true to the best of your knowledge?"
"Yes," I say, wearing my nonbinary ring and earrings, looking the person with the nonbinary pin right in the eye, knowing full well that I marked my gender on the application as female.
I'm definitely having some feelings about being out and proud and happy vs hiding my truth to stay safe.
It's fine. Everything is fine.