“In such dark times it can seem silly to focus on something as tiny as a chain of letters, but consider the intent behind the shift from “he” to “he/she” to “they” – the demand to be seen. It is an act of resistance; it is brave, and it is necessary.”
Whether we choose the path of faith, skepticism, or a uniquely understood spiritual connection to all the atoms in the universe, we must treat each other gently, as if we were specks of dust – because we are.
” That was possibly the most important part: MY NAME. In my seven-year-old universe that conferred importance, dignity, validation. I’d have done something that would last. I would be immortal.”
