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Mom-      I'm sorry I'm emailing you this, but I don't really feel comfortable trying to speak to you about it.     Please don't think I'm someone else now, because I'm not; I've always been this way.  I'm not your daughter.  I never have been, and I never will be.  I haven't just made this decision based on the past couple months.  I've felt like this for a little over three years.  I'm not expecting you to accept me right away, but one of my worst fears is that I'll lose my family because of this, so please try to understand.  I love y

Exactly how do I tell you After fifteen years of life That I'm not what you seem To think I am? I was born your daughter, Your perfect little baby girl. I dressed up in dresses, Wore your high heels, And stuck sparkly barrettes in my hair. You told me I looked beautiful All dressed up in pink, But it never really felt right… For me at least. I realized at eight That something was amiss. But, I continued to Be your perfect daughter nonetheless. Though, I always felt odd, Trying to figure out Why everything seemed off. I grew my bangs out, Darkened my clothes, Immersed myself in art and music, Desperately trying t