Passport in Hand: Sean/a’s First Journey Abroad at 59
For 59 years, Sean/a had never left the United States. Not because she didn’t dream of it — but because life, survival, and circumstance often placed those dreams on hold. But sometimes, the most meaningful journeys aren’t just about distance; they’re about finally choosing yourself.
This summer, Sean/a boarded her very first international flight — passport freshly stamped, heart wide open — and landed in Europe to attend EuroPride. What followed was more than a celebration. It was a homecoming, a healing, and a moment of liberation decades in the making.
This is the story of a first-time traveler, a proud intersex woman, and the unforgettable experience of being seen, celebrated, and embraced on the global stage — maybe for the very first time.
For Sean/a, this wasn’t just a trip. It was a reclamation.
She walked the colorful streets of Europe not just as a visitor, but as a woman who had fought for her place in the world — and was finally witnessing what it felt like to be embraced by it. Every flag waving, every dance in the street, every hug from a stranger was a reminder: you belong here.
This is what it means to step into the world — not just physically, but spiritually. Of discovering that it’s never too late to live fully. And of how one woman, at 59 years old, finally felt free on the global stage.