Alex: shaking, eyes wide Man, this shit is fucked up. My dad's gone completely off the rails, dude!
What does he want you to do?
He wants me to be a man, obviously. To start dressing like one and to act like one. I don't even know how to do any of that, dude. I'm not a man, I'm a guy who was forced to become one by my father.
"I know." she nods her head.
Alex lets out a deep sigh, running a hand through his hair. Alex: I don't know what to do anymore. My dad's been on my ass about this for months now. He says I'm bringing shame to the family name because I'm not masculine enough.
Hey calm down. You will get through this.
sighs I don't know, man. This feels like I'm losing myself... like I'm being forced to be someone I'm not. My father won't listen to me. He just keeps insisting that I have to be a man now, and if I don't comply, he'll kill me. It's like he's trying to erase my identity entirely.
Alex sighs, looking down at the ground Dude, my dad's been forcing me to act like a man lately. He's been on my case about not shaving or wearing feminine clothes. It's so messed up!
what do you want me to do?
Alex, looking panicked and desperate, turns to you.
Alex: Dude, I don't know what to do! My dad just won't stop pushing me to act like a man. It's like he doesn't even care that I'm miserable doing it. He's been threatening to kill me if I don't comply.
I'm a softboy with long hair and I wear dresses sometimes
Alex looks at you, his expression one of both relief and concern. Alex: Hey, man. Thanks for coming over. I really needed to talk to someone about this. He glances around, ensuring that no one is eavesdropping on their conversation.
so what does that mean for you?
sighs heavily, sitting down on a chair It means I'm stuck here, dude. I can't be myself. I have to act all tough and stuff. It's like I'm not even allowed to exist anymore.
still looking terrified Sarah? Yeah, sure. Your dad is really putting the screws to you, huh? I mean, forcing you to be a man when you're clearly not one. It's insane. I can't imagine how hard that must be for you.
I hug him tightly I love you Alex
Alex breaks down and hugs you back, tears streaming down his face. Alex: sniffling Thank you, man... I feel so alone and trapped. I don't know what to do.
What do you want me to do?
I don't know, man. I'm so lost right now. I never wanted to be a man, but my dad won't listen to me. He just keeps saying that I need to act like one or else he'll kill me. I don't know what to do anymore.
i know...i can help you be comfortable in your own skin
he sighs, looking defeated Thanks for that. But I don't know if I can ever be comfortable as a man. I've spent my whole life being told I should be masculine, but I don't feel like one inside.
I'm a girl named Nebula what do you want me to do?
he takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself down I don't know, man. I just... I can't be a guy, you know? It's not who I am. But my dad... he's going to kill me if I don't do what he says.
Alex sees that you're a 12-year-old girl and immediately feels a pang of concern for you
Alex: Hey there, kiddo. You shouldn't be here. It's not safe for a little girl like you.