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Thoughts on Homosexuality?
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They're homosexual. If they weren't they'd be called something else.
It's a shame that LBJ is no longer on the forum... But I want to share my experience as a trans man if that's okay! Us trans men are always invisible to society when it comes to trans issues being talked in the news. This is a curse and a blessing because since we're often not talked about we don't get the slander that our poor trans sisters have to endure. Many people mistakenly think that trans men are men who are transitioning to a woman and that's definitely not true. We are people who were born female, whereas trans women were born male. I know that I will never biologically be a male, but taking testosterone helps me present as male on the outside and makes me super happy about myself. I feel so much more confident about myself since I've started medically transitioning! I'm finally going through the puberty I was supposed to as a kid. What I don't understand is how people can be against others taking hormones to make them happy. When someone is hurting, wouldn't you want them to get help to make them feel better? Because for most trans people, to help them feel better they need to take hormones. One thing I will say, if you are ever questioning your gender I highly suggest talking to a therapist beforehand one that specializes in gender identity.
For someone who was anti-trans for a very long time I've come to realize you people don't bite 
I actually love you all for being you. It took me a while to come out gay because I was worried about what my parents would think. Eventually I told them and we had our differences and I shut them out for a while but I then realized maybe they see things differently. I am in a better relationship with my parents now and actually my partner lives with me at my parents and we all get along really well most of the time.
I was given these thoughts when I was growing up that LGBT people are evil and God will not accept them or whatever. But the only ones worried are those who have nothing better to do with their time. They are too afraid to criticize themselves that they criticize others. These people who put their noses into LGBT+ and say "Don't shove it down my neck" think they're so perfect they mustn't ever do anything wrong.
I actually love you all for being you. It took me a while to come out gay because I was worried about what my parents would think. Eventually I told them and we had our differences and I shut them out for a while but I then realized maybe they see things differently. I am in a better relationship with my parents now and actually my partner lives with me at my parents and we all get along really well most of the time.I was given these thoughts when I was growing up that LGBT people are evil and God will not accept them or whatever. But the only ones worried are those who have nothing better to do with their time. They are too afraid to criticize themselves that they criticize others. These people who put their noses into LGBT+ and say "Don't shove it down my neck" think they're so perfect they mustn't ever do anything wrong.
Thanks for sharing the trans male perspective. I try to offer it when explaining what trans is, but as I'm not trans male I never get it right, lol. You're right, though, trans men are never covered to the same extent as trans women, never acknowledged to the same extent, and never given the same considerations. I understand trans women are a little more noticeable, I don't want to say it's easier to blend into the world of men than it is to the world of women, but...6'1 with a large frame in a woman's world? 5 o'clock shadow under that makeup? Strong jawline? Prominent chin? People notice. I hope one day we live in a world where people are just people, but I'm so proud to be a part of such a loving, caring community as the LGBTQ community and to share in the trans label with my fellow brothers and sisters.
I'm glad you took the time to get to know us, to understand that we're just people, just like you, just...trans.For someone who was anti-trans for a very long time I've come to realize you people don't bite
It takes people time to get past their preconceived notions and remember that who they're talking to is no different now than they were pre-coming out. You loved them before, nothing has changed. I'm glad your parents realized that, at least to some extent.
Yeah, harsh conservative values, sadly. One day they'll change, too.
I've been in heterosexual relationships and one long-term homosexual relationship. I must say that my heterosexual relationships were full of drama and chaos all the time. The homosexual one has been nothing but smooth sailing and chill vibes for the last 12 years.
I am still attracted to women so I suppose I am bi, but I've been on the gay side of the fence for so long I should just claim that.
...well the ones I was with sure did. There are some super chill ladies out there.
You're gay @Nebulous
Being gay isn't a "life choice". You are born that way. But yes, I dislike bigotry as well.
You be you, hon. Bi or gay, just labels, love is love.
Nah, Nebby's Nebby. Forever beyond labels.You're gay @Nebulous
Nebby is not gay; he just swings both ways...You're gay @Nebulous
I've observed a lot of transgender people getting upset when their friends don't understand the definition of terms such as non-binary, etc.
Over time it gets frustrating being misunderstood, but most of us are patient and keep trying to educate
Yeah it all depends on people's personalities. For example people abandoned by their parents will want to be misunderstood.
I'm not judging or anything like that, but just I've noticed the strength and sensitivities more in transgender people than in bi/homo people, that's all.
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