Status Updates From The Well of Loneliness

It’s so interesting trying to understand Stephen’s gender identity. Of course at the time of writing of this book gender was not considered, and sexuality was seen as a condition. This is considered a lesbian story, with Stephen then having to be a butch. But I’m pretty sure if this was written with modern vocabulary it would be clear “she” is transmasc. But for now I selfishly choose to read her as butch.

Going to finish this TODAY