Intersex

I walk down the street and see a young boy and girl holding hands. They look so cute and innocent, and it makes me smile. But then I remember that not everyone is as lucky as these two children. Some people are born with a condition called intersex, which means that they have both male and female reproductive organs. This can make it difficult for them to fit into society's traditional categories of male and female.
I know this because I am intersex. I was born with both male and female sex organs, and it has been a challenge for me to navigate the world ever since. When I was younger, I was bullied and teased by my peers. I didn't understand why I was different, and I just wanted to fit in. I eventually underwent surgery to remove my male reproductive organs, and I now live as a woman. But the experience of being intersex has never left me.
I think about other intersex people, and I wonder what their lives are like. Are they happy? Do they feel accepted? Do they have the same opportunities as everyone else? I don't know the answers to these questions, but I hope that one day we will live in a world where intersex people are fully accepted and celebrated. Until then, I will continue to speak out about my experiences and advocate for the rights of all intersex people.
I am intersex. I am proud.

Intersex is a natural variation of human biology.

Intersex people are not "abnormal" or "diseased".

Intersex people can be happy and healthy.

Intersex people should be treated with the same respect and dignity as everyone else.

If you are intersex, please know that you are not alone. There are other people who understand what you are going through. There are organizations that can help you. You are not alone.

If you know someone who is intersex, please be supportive. Learn about intersex and how to be an ally. Be respectful of their pronouns and identity. Help them to feel accepted and loved.

Together, we can create a world where intersex people are fully accepted and celebrated.