Summary

Chapter 9 begins with Wyatt going though daily mood swings at seven years old. Wyatt’s parents are concerned he will physically harm his brother, Jonas, when they get into fights. At nine Wyatt has his first therapy appointment. In Chapter 10, the therapist, Virginia Homes, suggests Kelly not fully give into Wyatt’s feminine behaviors until they figure out whether is transgender or gay. Wyatt’s anxieties increase, and he develops additional body tics. When explained what it means to be gay, Wyatt said this is not him.

Chapter 11 opens to a joint therapy session where Jonas tells Wyatt he does not mind that Wyatt acts like a girl and considers him his sister. As he grows older, it is increasingly difficult to monitor for Wyatt’s safety, especially among other boys, and to foster a sense of belonging; the gender divided sports and...