BU.edu – By Robin Berghaus and Vicky Waltz
Born a boy, Emeri Burks always wanted to change that
From time to time, BU Today asks members of the BU community to share their personal hopes, fears, and joys. This week, we present a five-part series on the beauty, the pain, and the rewards of being who we are. These stories ran during the 2007–2008 school year.
Most children dream of possessing the magical ability to fly, to be invisible, or to talk to animals.
But as a young boy growing up in Jefferson City, Mo., Emeri Burks wished only to be a girl.