On Being: "I Like That About Me."

http://www.bu.edu/today/2008/06/11/being-i-about-me
6/12/2008

"Most children dream of possessing the magical ability to fly, to be invisible, or to talk to animals.

But as a young boy growing up in Jefferson City, Mo., Emeri Burks wished only to be a girl. "I prayed every day for the body that would fix things, that would make everything right," recalls Burks (CAS'08). "More than anything, I wanted to be anatomically and biologically female."

On Being: "I Like That About Me."
Born a boy, Emeri Burks always wanted to change that
By Robin Berghaus and Vicky Waltz

http://www.bu.edu/today/2008/06/11/being-i-about-me

From time to time, BU Today asks members of the BU community to share their personal hopes, fears, and joys. This week, we present a five-part series on the beauty, the pain, and the rewards of being who we are. These stories ran during the 2007–2008 school year.

Most children dream of possessing the magical ability to fly, to be invisible, or to talk to animals.

But as a young boy growing up in Jefferson City, Mo., Emeri Burks wished only to be a girl. "I prayed every day for the body that would fix things, that would make everything right," recalls Burks (CAS'08). "More than anything, I wanted to be anatomically and biologically female."

A fairy-princess? Hmmm. Tink, did you just graduate from Boston Univ.? >

What a beautiful video.

Thanks, Tasha & Z.

Quote from: Nichole on June 12, 2008, 08:09:53 AM
A fairy-princess? Hmmm. Tink, did you just graduate from Boston Univ.? >

Hmmmm....No, I am afraid that she is a different fairy princess  .  My college years are over! (thank Goddess), but actually I don't know what is worse: to be in college or to work 12-hour shifts?  *sighs* 

tink

Quote from: Tink on June 12, 2008, 08:45:51 PM

Quote from: Nichole on June 12, 2008, 08:09:53 AM
A fairy-princess? Hmmm. Tink, did you just graduate from Boston Univ.? >

Hmmmm....No, I am afraid that she is a different fairy princess  .  My college years are over! (thank Goddess), but actually I don't know what is worse: to be in college or to work 12-hour shifts?  *sighs* 

tink

Now you mention it, neither do I!!