Farewell, Period

Dear My Period,

Since starting testosterone in February, I haven't seen you in 5 months, now. It's a surreal experience. You've been a part of my life for 14 years and now suddenly, you're gone. It's a weird feeling. I am genuinely happy that you're gone. My quality of life and personal happiness has been exponentially increased. Part of me is a little sad, though. Many, many years ago, I thought that I'd have biological children of my own, ones that I would carry. My mind has changed since then but this feels permanent. I know that if I were to go off of testosterone, you'd come back. I think it's best, though, that we stay distant. Like ex-friends. We can acknowledge that we had our time together but I'm opening a new chapter of my life now.

Thank you for the time you spent with me.

Anonymous, USA