I‘m a cis female, but if you’d have me, I would be honoured to be your people. I would be lucky to know any such brave but self-aware, compassionate but critical, condemnatory but tactful person — with an exceptionally penetrating intellect — as you are. And I count myself lucky to have been shaken up by this article. Thank you so much for sharing this incredibly well-written, thoughtful, and thought-provoking piece.

(It is not my place to speak for or over any of the detractors, especially trans individuals, in the comments section. Those are very complex and emotionally pertinent issues and I have nothing of value to add from where I stand. I just want you to know that I for one respect your decision now, would respect your decision if your feelings changed, and will continue to respect your decision if they never do.)

Love, (I mean it) Maya.