Mie is pronounced like "my" as in "those are my books" or "have you met my friend, Mie?"
<aside> 🥧 Easy way to remember: Mie like pie.
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This means I'm okay with either in all situations. You can use both or just one.
Not sure which to use? Use they/them, it's what I prefer!
Mie went to the park.
I went with them.
Mie brought their frisbee.
They are learning to throw.
They are enjoying themself.
Mie went to the park.
I went with her.
Mie brought her frisbee.
She is learning to throw.
She is enjoying herself.
My gender is not entirely male or female and I've known since I was young.
After meeting other transgender people as an adult, I started taking steps to transition.
If you knew me before I transitioned, nice to meet you for a second time! 🙋
I prefer gender-neutral terms like Mx. West ("mix west"), person, enby, or enbies.
I'm not a woman, but I'm okay with feminine words like ma'am, miss, girl, or ladies.
I'm not a man, and words like Mr., sir, or he/him pronouns are inappropriate for me.
Some people were taught growing up that singular 'they' was bad grammar or offensive.