Stereotypes In A New School

Christina, I am soon to start my academic career as a Freshman. New school, new you-right? That was some playful foreshadowing for what I am going to compose in this message. Cut to the chase; I have concerns with how I will be addressed during this coming school year.

Now, this is not a matter of nicknames, but a delicate situation of gender. I was assigned female at birth, but that is simply not who I am. For I am a male; a guy, a dude, whichever fits your fancy.

And because of this conundrum, I do not refer myself as "Althea Grace" rather, "Peter Francis". I don't use female restrooms, alternatively I use the male restroom ("What a clunky sentence!" I know. I was told to be very clear on that one). As you can see, this is a dilemma of sorts. …show more content…
Furthermore, gym and restrooms. I will be honest, I don't see how restrooms will be a problem, I can avoid that. What I cannot avoid are locker rooms. In all honesty; the thought of gym class gives me anxiety attacks and figurative paralysis. I am simply not ready for it. The psychological horror is just too much. My Mother does not want me participating in gym class, and I, as a weak 13 year old, side with her. Is there an alternative credit? I have many a reason as to why I should not face gym class, I can explain more in depth, if you'd like.

I will be at school registration at 7 sharp. I will possibly see you there, possibly not. I don't know the protocol.

Sorry for messaging you at 11pm (Kids, amiright?). I look forward to your reply.

Peter