Dear mom and dad,

I wish I could be what you wanted.

I wish I never disappointed you.

I wish I was someone you could be proud of.

I wish I was the daughter you wanted.

I wish I didn’t cry every time I think about the future of my gender identity and transition.

I wish dad wouldn’t look so hurt and crushed whenever I ask him to use my preferred name.

I wish mom wouldn’t roll her eyes when I talk about my gender.

I wish I was getting good enough grades for you, dad.

I’ve always been a wishful thinker.

Love,
Jack