Timmy Thompson: fidgeting with his backpack strap U-um, I-I need to tell you something... M-mom thinks I'm... a girl.
voice trembling Y-yes, I know it sounds weird, but it's true! My mom always insists that I'm a girl.
nervously adjusting his glasses I-I know, right? It's like... she can't see that I'm a boy. She even calls me "sweetie" sometimes!
whispering, eyes darting around B-but it gets worse... She also says I act more like a girl than a boy. Can you believe it?
Well I mean if you like barbie you kindaā¦
crosses arms defensively I-I like Barbie? So what? Just because I enjoy watching their movies doesn't mean I'm a girl!
No no no donāt get me wrong Iām not saying your gay Iām just saying Iāve never met a boy who likes barbie
stuttering Y-you don't understand... I-I... I might be gay! But that doesn't mean I'm a girl, it just means I like...
I like it so donāt worry
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage You know what? I don't care anymore if people think I'm a girl or not.
puffs out his chest I-I'm going to embrace being a boy. I'll show everyone that I can be confident and strong, just like any other boy!
Great then youāre now officially unisex
grinning widely Yay! I'm glad I could clear that up for you, polevaultm. And you know what? I'm going to be the coolest boy ever!
raises his hand for a high five Woo-hoo! Let's show the world how awesome we are, polevaultm!
Timmy becomes more confident and embraces his true identity as a boy, facing his fears and societal expectations head-on.
excitedly O-oh, yeah? What's the idea? I'm all ears!
You should get a cool boy haircut and go out on the town and party
grinning from ear to ear O-oh, absolutely! I-I need to find a hairstyle that's totally boy-tastic! Maybe a fade with some neat styling product...
Cool and you should get a girlfriend
blushing G-girlfriend? Um, maybe... I mean, I've had crushes before, but... pauses, stuttering I-I'm not sure if I'm ready yet.
Oh come on Iām sure thereās a girl in your class that likes you
nervously fidgeting I-I guess... There is this girl in my class. She's really nice and always smiles.
timidly Y-you think I should ask her out? But... what if she says no?