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Originally Posted by Salem
I have a trans friend, and she has told me she always knew.
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This is my best understanding of the situation as well, though I don't personally know any transgendered individuals. There are some realities of being which transcend emotional development and experience. No matter what happens to you, no matter what pressures society places, there are some traits that will shine through regardless. While I would imagine the realization of being transgendered at such a young age is rare, and takes an incredible strength of character and maturity, it absolutely cannot be discounted.
In my life I've known homosexual men and a woman, I've known bisexual people, polyamorous people—several very cool folks right here on TFP, in fact—, and even a zoophile (non-practicing). These are all considered non-traditional to even the most progressive folks, but each of them, save for the zoophile, found the way to live honestly, as who they are, and are happier because of it. I've asked homosexual folks before and they also give me the, "I was born this way". That testimony cannot be ignored.