#117 Lucky Daughter

My dad always spoke of wanting three daughters. It would bring good luck! He was well on his way with my two older sisters when I was born. I broke his streak. Nevertheless, he was glad to have a son. I was someone he could teach how to shave, how to grill.

When I came out as trans at the age of 15, suddenly being a woman wasn’t so lucky anymore. I soon found out why men like my dad want three daughters. Men think women are something to own.

But you can’t own luck. And you can’t own me.