Illustration depicting (L-R) Jesus Christ, a nun, and a masculine-presenting woman all holding hands. The nun in the middle is split into two, with one half wearing a habit and the other half wearing regular clothing. Illustration by Minority Africa, used with permission. This story was originally published by Minority Africa in collaboration with FairPlanet, and a shorter version is republished on Global Voices as part of a content-sharing agreement. Awele (whose name has been changed to protect her identity) describes her childhood as very happy, protected, and comfortable. She praises her p…