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"Whoever he becomes, that's OK because that's who he is"

Started by LostInTime, August 31, 2007, 08:03:28 AM

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LostInTime

August 31, 2007, 08:03:28 AM
The Seattle Times
By Rosette Royale
Special to The Seattle Times

For the family, their journey into the fuzzy realm of gender variance began last summer when Zach first asked his mother if he could have a dress. He was 4 ½ at the time. Rebecca remembers that, while acknowledging his request, she never got around to buying one.

A week or so later, he brought up the subject again. With his second request again falling on deaf ears, Zach became persistent. "After the third request, I thought, 'I'm not going to put him off anymore,' " Rebecca says.
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cindianna_jones

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August 31, 2007, 09:38:40 AM
What a sweet story.  I sure wish I had parents like that!

cindi
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LynnER

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August 31, 2007, 11:15:25 AM
Me too Cindi...
I remember makeing a simalar request when I was 7ish or so...  I had asked my mom to buy this wondereful purple fabric and make me a dress...  I got a pair of slacks instead.... I was devistated...
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