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Episode 270: A Theatre of Becoming
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Episode 270: A Theatre of Becoming

“Today’s episode explores the Dr. Jaime Hoerricks’ personal journey of gender identity and self-acceptance, using the metaphor of a theatre production. It describes the protagonist’s transition from “possibly appearing” to fully embodying her identity, particularly through the use of “she/they” pronouns. The narrative unfolds in five theatrical scenes, each illustrating different aspects of her experience, such as overcoming external expectations and finding internal resonance. Ultimately, the piece portrays “she” and “they” not as conflicting pronouns but as harmonious notes in a deepening personal score, signifying a complete and integrated self that the “Theatre”—both literal and metaphorical—finally embraces.”

Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/shethey-possibly-appearing-time-permitting

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