One day, I decided that all my stuffed animals needed names and I would start alphabetically with my closest companion. This resolution came to mind while waiting for my parents to check out at the nursery. I saw “Amy” written in glittery red paint on a silver Christmas ornament and decided it was the perfect name for my little white bear. She had a red plaid bowtie that in later years, made me wonder if that should have made her a boy, but I already decided that girl bears could wear bowties. I could wear one too if I wanted.
Jennifer Elise Wang (she/they) is a non-binary femme in STEM from Dallas, Texas. When she’s not doing neuroscience research, she enjoys writing, dancing, and learning how to skateboard and snowboard. She has been published in ev0ke, Vocivia, just femme & dandy, and Ofic. She can be found at www.facebook.com/jeniversewritings and on Twitter @JeniverseAbr.
Very calming and thoughtful <3