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Okay. My professional webpage now refers to my gender identity, albeit indirectly and in the most timid way possible. Trying to convince myself not to take it down before anyone sees. Seriously why am I so scared? I have tenure. I've presented femme at the last two conferences. Half my subfield already uses the feminine form of my name. No-one is even slightly bothered. Yet I am still terrified. Sigh. Too many bad memories to believe the world has really changed I suppose.

@danielle

Have a hug from a stranger, and get out there and be you, head held high!

Newtowner @danielle

@ElectricMink Thank you. Much appreciated!