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As a Nonbinary Adult, I Write to My Infant Self
You will always be the fighter you’ve been since you were born
Dear Nicole, my Infant Self,
This is your Adult Self speaking to you. There are many things that you should know about yourself.
You were AFAB (assigned female at birth).
Throughout your childhood, you will be experiencing different things as you grow older.
First off, you will start off playing with Barbie and Hello Kitty dolls, playing pretend and tea party with your stuffed animals, and even putting on your mom’s makeup behind her back.
Then, by the time you turn eight, you will be getting rid of all your dolls, dresses, and skirts, but still be obsessed with the color pink. You will start being into what your two older brothers are into, such as Pokemon, Sonic the Hedgehog, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (your favorite will be Donatello), and even their favorite video games, because by the time you reach that age, your parents will start telling you, “no more getting Barbie dolls,” and you will soon outgrow them. Later on, you will experience more masculine things your brothers introduced to you, such as wearing baseball caps and learning how to out-belch them, even at inappropriate times. You will also start wearing more masculine…
