Look Beyond

Don’t be fooled by what you see, Your eyes can only grasp 3D.

Look beyond and through my eyes, Please seek deeper beneath my flesh disguise.

Under the skin, behind the wall, There lies an unseen soul.

I am not my body, features, nor hair, I’m way deeper, buried under there.

I might look to you as a “he” or “she”, I might even confuse you as to what I may be.

With tears, with courage, and with pride, I ask for you to see me for what’s inside.

I know it may be scary and confusing too, It’s something you may not understand, and I understand those feelings too.

We can’t control the sex we were born, For some it’s not a thought, but for me I’ve felt torn.

I’m now working to feel safe and free, But it helps knowing others will accept, respect, and see the real me.

If you or someone you know struggles with difficulties related to Gender Identity, you have a safe space here. Feel free to reach out for more information HERE

~Natalie Gerlinsky, LMHC, NCC (She/her) , Transgender Allied, Non- Binary Allied