Dear Caitlyn Jenner, I get you now…

I had an epiphany yesterday and suddenly it’s clear to me.

We are like two peas in a pod.

You’re sixty. I’m sixty.

You’re a woman. I’m a woman.

You’re hot. I’m hot.

You spent your entire life until now thinking of others, putting their feelings and needs first, not exploring all you could be, who you could become. Me too.

We were raising our families.

You might be a woman.

I might be a writer and visual artist.

You were afraid. Afraid of criticism, change, moving forward. Me too.

I am different from most; I fear success more than failure . I think I see this in you.

Time is not on our side. Afraid to proceed, more afraid to stay as you were; you knew you could procrastinate no longer. You bravely emerged from your cocoon; your metamorphosis complete. Then at last you could say, look at me; this is who I am.

Caitlyn, you inspire me. I want to do that, too. I’m coming out of hiding. I will write and I will paint and I will post my work online. I will not be ashamed of my stories or my art. I will use my real name even if my stories are sensitive or disturbing. I will express myself through art without fear of criticism or competition.

I am a bold confident woman . Just like you. We really are two peas in a pod.