Being Transgender

Just some quick personal opinions about being Transgender:

1.  It is not a choice: We are born this way.  Our brains are wired this way.

2.  It is not easy:  Once you accept who you are, it will be a long hard journey.  Longer for some and harder for some.  Not every journey is the same.  You will be fighting the tide of society.  Not everyone will accept you.  Not everyone will support you.

3. You are not alone: There are many people who know they were born the wrong gender.  You are not the only one going through this.  Though the transition varies from person to person, there are many experiences that are shared.

4. There is no norm: There is no normal transgender person like there is no normal cis person.  Each person is unique.  Some are happy with just dressing and living as the opposite gender with no hormones and no surgery.  Some are happy with just taking hormones, dressing and living as the opposite gender with no surgery.  And some need to take hormones, dress & live as the opposite gender and have surgery.  Everyone is different and unique.  Thus beautiful for their uniqueness.

5. Love yourself: Above all love yourself for who you are.  Don't let people make you feel any different.  Be who you are and were meant to be.  Don't let anyone keep you from being that.  Don't let fear hinder that.  When you love and accept yourself for who you are, the darkness will fade and the fear will be silent.