– Few to no transgender people “change their mind” after coming out. – There are currently over a million (known) trans individuals in America. – Gender dysphoria is a real condition, and it is not a mental illness. – Gender is an identity, sex is biology-they are not the same thing. That said, a transgender person knows not everyone is going to be an expert, and they’re okay with that, although a little research will only enlighten you. It’s okay if you don’t understand transgender identity, but remember your personal life doesn’t change a bit because of another human’s truth. (Please refer to the Human Rights Campaign as one such resource.) They also have so much understanding and compassion for one another-even despite the examples they are fed daily through our societal, religious, and political systems. It’s that more kids understand what they’re feeling and now have the terminology to explain who they are, as well as better access to the resources they need to live their best life. “Kids these days” aren’t jumping on the bandwagon, just doing whatever their peers are doing. The chances that you know someone-and further, love someone-who sees their identity within that spectrum is far more likely than not. Thank you for sharing.”Īnd yet with as many as are directly involved with someone who is transgender, I think a large number still don’t realize how many humans belong to the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Only one was negative and hateful all the rest say some version of, “We’re actually experiencing this with my so-and-so, and it helps to hear blah-de-blah. I’ve lost count of the private messages sent to me since the announcement about my own female-to-male son, a high schooler, a few months ago. Gentle message for those who don’t understand transgender identity.
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