"It wasn't a problem when I was a child," he said. "Was it a problem when you were a kid? I don't remember dudes walking around in dresses getting beat up. It wasn't a thing, and now I think we're encouraging it."
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Yes it was a problem. There were just not many of the resources available today. So to our shame we hid it. Feeling we were outcasts. Up until about 8 months ago I thought I was pretty much alone. and defective. Then I discovered this forum and realized I am not alone and have even found a likely justification for my gender confusion. Until research is continued there is no proof. But what is known makes all the sense in the world. From most of the posts I have read we came to this rather innocently as children which leaves one with the impression that something went wrong in utero, and can not possibly be a choice we came to easily. I know it was not a rash decision on my part, it was one of necessity to keep my family together. My dysphoria could no longer be ignored and while I have not gone out in public just the mental relief from no more secrets is such a great feeling. The day is coming when I go out but it is jerks like this that wonder if it is worth it. Then I read your stories and am inspired.
