We Are All Equal

by Hailey (@daphneddo and @msdaphnesclass)

Pages 4 and 5 of 9

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‘’Hey freak!” A boy yelled from across the classroom, “why do you dress like a boy? You’re worthless. Dress your gender!”

I looked around. He was referring to me.
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My face was full of shock and frustration. My reply? “You know what!?? I can be whatever I want to be AND dress however I want to dress! You don’t have the right to tell me otherwise! We were all made equally.”
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Surprisingly, Ryan, a boy in my class stood up for me.

He said, “you know, everyone’s different and everyone has their rights.”

“Ohh” said the boy sincerely.

“I am sorry. I was taught that boys have short hair. Only girls wear pink. Men only love women and women only love men. But it makes sense. Who am I to judge another person’s choices?”
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