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[–][deleted] 7 insightful - 5 fun7 insightful - 4 fun8 insightful - 5 fun -  (1 child)

Hmm. I'm not sure if I know of anyone who perceives their own gender the same way I perceive mine. Or someone who views gender in general the same way I do. I mean, I'm sure there are people, but no one who stands out in my mind. As much as I love Grimes, I'm so against the idea of raising my child gender neutral, letting them choose their gender. I like the idea of raising a child gender neutral in the sense of letting them enjoy whatever toys, activities and playmates they want. Someone who didn't make a big deal of gender, I would feel a little more kindred with them.

For physical appearance, I've been told I look like Florence Welch and Kristen Wiig, who look nothing alike, so maybe I look like their lovechild. I admire Alexa Chung's aesthetic and would like to think mine is somewhat similar, maybe combined with Charlotte Gainsbourg's with less denim. Even when I'm wearing jeans, sneakers and a hoodie my gender reads as a woman (at least that's how I'm treated and talked to) and I don't play with gender in my appearance or anything.

I suppose then I don't see anyone in public life who "matches" me exactly--which is neat, because how special am I then?? Go me!

[–]worried19[S] 7 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 0 fun8 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. Ha, I had to Google most of those people. You really do look like Florence Welch. I think there's a strong resemblance for sure.