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Trans youth describe what gives them gender euphoria in massive new study (www.lgbtqnation.com)

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The kids are alright when they're treated like themselves...

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago

Not very surprising results, but that's what science is about. Gotta question even what seems obvious because sometimes what's obvious is wrong.

It's nice to have affirmation, and it gives me the warm fuzzies to think about all the other trans people out there feeling those good good euphoria feelings.

For me, I'd say top euphoric moments so far are: getting my engagement photos done with my partner in a dress and professional hair and makeup -- I've never felt so pretty, having long time friends who knew me before transitioning ask which of us is going to get pregnant and carry the child when I mentioned having kids to them, getting flirted with by old school lesbians is so affirming too -- one even said, after telling her I'm trans, "well, you're all woman to me!"

There's been so much more, just a constant daily glow of joy from the very core of my being, but those are the top moments for me. I hope it gives others some warm fuzzies to read about my experiences so far.