To paraphrase Gene Hackman in Crimson Tide, you don’t always get to do things during calm and optimal conditions. Naturally, the thought of delaying the reveal that I’m transgender in the midst of a worldwide pandemic and financial market crash had crossed my mind, but was quickly dismissed. For one, choosing the safe, easy and comfortable path is not my style, and there would seem to be few things more punk than coming out during these chaotic times.