UN-Doing the Questioning

As a trans person - I have a history of being questioned.

—- Questioning my identity —-
—- Questioning the choices I make regarding my body —-
—- Questioning my masculinity —-
—- Questioning my ability to make choices around family and partnership —-
—- Questioning my ability to be a good role model —-

As a polyamorous person - I have a history of being questioned.

—- Questioning my partners’ dedication to me —-
—- Questioning my dedication to my partners —-
—- Questioning my ability to be a good partner —-
—- Questioning my ability to make choices around family and children —-
—- Questioning my ability to by a good parent —-

As a person affected with bipolar diagnoses - I have been trained to question myself

—- Questioning my capacity to cope with feelings —-
—- Questioning my ability to manage relationships —-
—- Questioning my capacity to support my partners —-
—- Questioning the choices I make around my body and healthcare —-
—- Questioning my ability to make choices for myself —-

I am here. I am clear. And I no longer shake from the medicines I used to take.

(As the fog continues to clear - I can start to truly reflect on past, present and future.  Photo taken by me.)