Body Vs. Soul

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And she talked about the first Pride festival she went to, three years ago. She wore a baseball cap and sunglasses and hiked up her jacket collar to conceal her face. Terrified that someone might recognize her, she stayed for just 20 minutes.

On this night, she wore her hair down and a Hawaiian print shirt. Perfectly pedicured toes peeked out from her sandals. She knew that a stranger looking at her would realize that she is, genetically, a man. But it didn't matter. This one night, at least, was about being open and free and honest.