The Way, The Truth

being transgender
is emotional abuse
I perpetrate onto my family

they are grateful for the
financial support

other than that
I abuse them

shall I go in or out?

if I go out
they get a million-dollar payout
the house
the business
the final word

if I go in
I have to prove my identity
I must listen to dysphoria

my body holds me captive
either way I go