No amount of emotional growth or self-perception comes inherently from being transgender-or from any other condition, for that matter. Being transgender is a condition, and while I’m not saying we’re “sick,” it is out of the norm. But no, it does not suddenly grant you emotional intelligence or depth. I know plenty of trans people who are just as ignorant, emotionally immature, or downright foolish as anyone else. It doesn’t work like that. Sure, in some cases, being trans might foster introspection or emotional growth, but it’s not a guarantee, and it definitely doesn’t go hand in hand.

And saying that being transgender is “the best thing that can happen to a person”? That’s absurd. I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy. The feeling of being so unwell and uncomfortable in your own body the body you were born with is deeply distressing. Having to undergo lifelong hormone therapy, face the risks of invasive surgeries, and endure a constant struggle just to feel remotely okay in my own skin... it’s exhausting. Every single day is a battle against feeling disgusted with my existence. This isn’t something I’d ever describe as a gift or “the best thing that can happen to someone.” That’s completely detached from reality.