Yang campaign appears to be actively transphobic.

Gender dysphoria (GID) is not some sort of eternal state of being. It is only in the DSM 5 because of the depression and anxiety etc that can result from the disconnect between birth sex and gender.

There are many kinds of dysphoria, and most share those traits. That’s it. Gender dysphoria can be treated by helping and supporting someone in affirming their identity in the way they feel is most appropriate. Anything including therapy/family therapy, clothing, surgery- every person is different.

So TMI example, this was a breast reduction for me, but not a double mastectomy. For others that would not work. I’m non-binary and that was sufficient for me + therapy and being supported by friends and my fashion choices. Again everyone is different.

The point is, GID is often temporary, so trans folks can have it at one point and not another. It is not some sort of mental illness just because it is in the DSM and is not the same as having a different gender identity. One can be non binary or trans and never experience true GID as defined by the DSM if they aren’t dealing with the anxiety, depression and other symptoms.

Please do not conflate the two. I’m still non binary, but no longer experience dysphoria. No identity is being erased because GID is not an identity. Also happily call myself queer. We’re not a monolith, and just from the rest of your language I’m not sure you are being inclusive either. Most people just say trans because the word transexual isn’t acceptable for MANY people, while other folks use it for themselves. So usually it is just polite to shorten it as you have no clue how people want themselves referred to.

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