“Marie knows and I’ve been dressing as Kirsty all week while we’ve been on holiday”

Mum looked at me and started to giggle.

“Darling, you’ve just confirmed what I’ve known for years. I know you used to dress in my clothes, you never put things back the way I had left them. I’ve no problems with it. In fact, being Kirsty will make you the daughter I never had. What do you think Marie”.

Marie looked at us both

“I love the person you are, whether a boy or as a girl. In fact, I think Kirsty is a nicer person than Keith, she’s calm, polite, and slightly introverted, unlike the bullish extrovert called Keith”

“I’d love to meet Kirsty,” said mum, “when can I meet her”.

“Ten minutes time” I said as I stood up and went out to the car to get my bag.