Gender dysphoria was once described to me as the following, ‘looking in the mirror most people are fine with what they see, maybe a little grumbling…. but what if you woke up one morning and suddenly you see yourself as a different sex - you have body parts you should not have. You would panic. You would wonder what is wrong? Why is the outside not matching the inside?! Someone with gender dysphoria experiences this every. single. day.’
A person with gender dysphoria is constantly working on different strategies to help them ease their dysphoria. It can be debilitating, some need to transition, attempted suicide and suicide is high.
NOBODY would choose this.
We need caring teachers, friends, church family, and extended family who see beyond their gender identity. We need to show love and kindness. How can we do this? Use their preferred name and pronouns.
My village will always be accepting, loving and kind to all.
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