Quote From: xrk9854Trying to shame me or other transsexual people will NOT work. Anyone who knows anything about the field knows that we are in the process of getting transsexuality removed from the DSM. But these things take time. Also you should be careful when using the DSM to shame people because there are many common things in there. For example: Are you a shy person? If you are guess what? You're in the DSM as Social Anxiety Disorder. And there are many more. The DSM is not strictly about "mental illness". Nice try though!
Transsexuality is a naturally occurring birth condition. All research of the last 20 years supports this. The problem isn't the children, it's a society that stubbornly clings to old stereotypes and beliefs.
You can't help these people. It's like beating your head against the wall. Soon enough they'll be gone (thin the herd) and the next generation will be here. Fingers crossed they'll do better.
I applaud you for the work that you do. Chipping away at ignorance can take decades, as history has already shown us. Hopefully research, time and compassionate people like you will be able to make a difference. Best of luck to you, stay strong and never give up.
