I *SO* get this. Growing up I was called a “tomboy” — I’d rather climb a tree than have a tea party….but I also LOOOVED playing dress up — I could spend hours digging in my grandmothers costume jewelry, making myself as flamboyant as possible :)

I worked my way through art college doing construction and had a better working knowledge of power tools then most men — wasn’t afraid of getting dirty or breaking a nail and never really felt like I belonged in a group of women — I just didn’t relate on so many levels. When I came out as queer things were equally confusing. I wasn’t truly a lesbian but I was nowhere NEAR straight either. I loved wearing makeup and “looking” feminine but people were always trying to shove me into this box labeled butch, and that never quite fit either.

to make what could be a VERY long story about gender identity, sexuality and personal growth — short, I have finally come to a place where I am just…..Alex.

I am fortunate enough to have people in my life that just get me and don’t try to shove me into a neat little socially acceptable box