10 transgender people share the 'strength and joy' of their lives...

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10 transgender people share the 'strength and joy' of their lives after transition

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/10-transgender-people-share-the-strength-and-joy-of-their-lives-after-transition/ar-BB1kPdE6?ocid=windirect&cvid=54e305f600f04ac2bea98fee7d6ba2e5&ei=50

Story by Jo Yurcaba (31 March 2024)

Transgender people overwhelmingly describe their lives after transitioning as "happier," "authentic" and "comforting" despite a deluge of state legislation in recent years that seeks to restrict their access to health care and other aspects of life.

Over the last three years, nearly half of states have passed restrictions on transition-related medical care — such as puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgery — for minors. Supporters of the legislation have argued that many transgender people later regret their transitions, though studies have found that only about 1%-2% of people who transition experience regret.

Earlier this year, the 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey — the largest nationwide survey of the community, with more than 90,000 trans respondents — found that 94% of respondents reported that they were "a lot more satisfied" or "a little more satisfied" with their lives.

Transgender Day of Visibility, observed on March 31, is an annual awareness day dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of trans people and acknowledging the violence and discrimination the community faces. NBC News asked transgender people from across the country to share how their life satisfaction has changed after transition. Out of two dozen respondents, all but one said they feel more joy in their lives. Here are some of their stories...