Since I've been posting more in this blog more these days as well as reflecting on identity in much different ways (since no longer working at an lgbt agency) I thought it would be fitting to post a photo retrospective.
You'll probably be able to tell which are the oldest (LOL) I think it's also amusing to note that I own that exact same blue striped sweater (a "male" version of it). Unfortunately some things never change: i.e. my dorky sense of style.
When I look back at these photos..I think of happy and sad times. Even though my gender presentation isn't the same now...when I see these I think....at the time they were taken, I was, for the most part, expressing my authentic self. At least what I was able to and felt comfortable expressing at the moment. I also see beauty and complexity. It's interesting to think that I felt so uncomfortable with myself for so long, becuase I don't see that pain expressed in these photos...but also, most of that pain and searching is a forgotton memory.
While these photos may make some people in my life uncomfortable, I'm not posting them to shock or amuse anyone...or for some sort of transition comparision. I want you to know that just beucase my past didn't really predict my future, it doesn't mean that I want to erase it. I want you to know that I liked myself then....and I like myself now.
4 comments:
Hey Knolly!
I LOVED seeing those pics. I miss you so much. How is the journey going?
xo Patrick
OMG! It's the Voter Guide! It's ok, I had mentally prepared myself to see it.
You look great throughout. NOW, I want to see pics of all your tatts. Please.
Ha ha ha! The Voter guide! I totally forgot that that pic was in there. :)
It's nice to reconnect with supportive folks from different times in my life!
My next photo post should be of all the tats!
Love these, Knoll! -Katie
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