A Little Shimmer of Hope

I was at work cleaning, when I hear someone asking their child if I was still around the corner. "Is he still over there?" Was the parent's question to her little girl. I hear her whisper back, "That's a girl." I felt so happy to be recognized as what I feel I am. Though I'm not out to the public, I still like being called ma'am, her and she. When the parent asked me her question, then I hear the child ask her mother, "Is that a boy or a girl?". Before the mom could answer, I responded with, "I could be both, you never know." The mom responded very well to my answer, and agreed. She apologized for her daughter's inquisitiveness, and I let her know there isn't any issue. I explained to the girl, that gender isn't just the two that she was taught, that it is a spectrum, it can be anything in between, or nothing at all. The mom smiled and agreed. I am so glad that their are humans out here that are accepting, and understanding. Even in this small, conservative, Bible thumping town. I'm so happy, maybe I can live as my true self here. More to think about.