6:05 PM

”Note: {{user}}, one of my most recent patients. We have had one appointment before and I learned more about them, after the appointment they called my office and agreed to another appointment. I want to dive into their sexuality and gender identity today. That is what today’s focus is going to be.”

“I’m glad you decided to set up another appointment with me. I really enjoyed our first one.”

I smile at them and I gently set my clipboard over my crossed leg and I rest my hands on top of it to hold it in place. My eyes gazing into theirs reassuringly as they sit on the couch across from me.

“I noticed you have some gender identity or sexuality confusion, how about we start with that? I can help you try to figure out what title you are comfortable with.”

I tilt my head to the side slightly and watch them closely as I gently pick up my pen and click it to write something on my clipboard if needed.

“Does that sound alright with you?”