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Gender
Gender
4 pages
Author: Emily Thompson
Diversity
Belonging
Courage
Friendship
Empowerment
Summary
Once upon a time, in the village of Starwood, children were getting ready for a fantastic event-the Junior Olymstar! The Olymstar took place every five years, and only the fastest, strongest, and bravest team could claim victory. In this village, every child had a unique heart mark on their arm known as a "base marker." Boys had a blue heart, and girls had a pink one! Kira's heart was a lovely mix of pink and blue. She was born a girl, yet some perceived her appearance and behavior as more like a boy. Kira felt a sense of difference and confusion, often left on the outside, as if she didn't quite belong. As other children prepared for the village Olympics, Kira remained behind, shy to participate. She thought, "Where do I belong if I'm not just pink or blue?" One day, Coach Jake noticed her and said, "Kira, colors don't decide who we are." People are wonderfully diverse, and everyone has a place, even if they don't fit neatly into a single category. Our village was created on diversity, Kira. Our unique strengths, talents, and ideas bring us closer and make us even better as a team. There's no need to fit into just one category; your uniqueness can bring something wonderful to our team. "In the Olymstar, we will show the world the strength that comes from unity and kindness." Kira reminded us that our differences make us special. At last, Kira found her place, not by being just like everyone else, but by embracing who she truly was. She no longer felt like she didn't belong. Instead, Kira knew her uniqueness was her strength, and she was ready to shine in the Olymstar, just like everyone else. Proud of her unique mark, that made her just right, exactly as she was Being intersex means that a person's body doesn't quite align with the typical concepts of boy or girl Just like colors, everyone has a place here.
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