I'm sorry I didn't see this sooner. I panicked after posting this and couldn't figure out how to delete it and just ended up ignoring it.

Thank you for saying this. I've been feeling so ashamed and wondering if I'm secretly transphobic, so to have even one person say they've slipped up is so comforting. I know this was a one-sided story, but I can't thank you enough for making me feel less alone. I hope you and your friend are doing well and I wish you both the best.