As my title hints, I discovered the musical RENT this week. It was amazing and so very inspiring. I've fallen in love with yet another musical.
Today, I put this statement to the test.
I tested the normative barriers and used the Gents. Apologies for this story being retold as if it's a big adventurous action thing.
My friend said he needed to go to the restroom, so I offered to accompany him, since I wanted to try out the male side of the corridor for myself. They're the same, after all, but without the waste bin. And the drawing on the door doesn't have a pointy dress.
I floundered in the corridor for a minute or so, staring at the open cubicle room and wondering if I could really just stroll through the door and nobody would stop me. It's obvious they wouldn't, since the only people nearby were year 7 boys anyway. My friend offered to cover for me, let me know when it was clear, but then I remembered that line from RENT, and just said 'well screw that, let's just do it' and strode forward confidently.
Once I'd locked the door, I danced triumphantly and silently, and fistpumped a few times. I wish I'd brofisted my reflection, really. I'll do that next time.
So I conquered that scary moment of using the male-only bathroom! I've realised if I ever feel dysphoric in school, I can just go do that.
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