Identity

The person I see in the mirror is not "me" and has never been "me." It feels like a projection that just follows my movement. Even little things, like the distance between my eyes. It took me years to be able to stand a photo of myself unless it was on stage or in a costume for the same reason. I cannot tell you why it's not me, however. I could not tell you what I expect to see there.

This is likely why I've never found comfort in groups defined by physical things I cannot change. For example, Women's only spaces feel hostile to me. (EDIT: not their existence, I understand why they might be an important place for other people.)

I have found some comfort in spaces defined by experiences.