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    [–]reluctant_commenter 15 insightful - 1 fun15 insightful - 0 fun16 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

    Yep, exactly. So simple to point out the similarities in contrast between these two messages, yet so few people seem aware of this.

    [–]BellaBlue 13 insightful - 1 fun13 insightful - 0 fun14 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

    Growing up, my hair was kept short because it was so damn unruly; I was constantly assumed to be a boy because short hair, to the point adults would tell me "no, you are a boy." Looking back, I think the adults really did believe I was a boy wearing "girls clothes," but if I were going through childhood now, the adults would be assuming I'm some girl who believes she is a boy and would aggressively try to "validate me," and again, telling me I'm wrong when I insist I am a girl.

    [–]RedEyedWarriorGay | Male | 🇮🇪 Irish 🇮🇪 | Antineoliberal | Cocks are Compulsory 12 insightful - 1 fun12 insightful - 0 fun13 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

    Perfect summary.