Can people be mistaken about being transgender?

Technically, yes. Does this happen at all often? No, it is very rare. Think about it this way: Most people have a “questioning phase”. It's where they explore their feelings on gender and being trans. read more

People can be mistaken about anything, but gender dysphoria is a medically recognized condition. If the feelings are strong and persistent, it’s pretty difficult to be mistaken about it. read more

[I’m a transgender Christian in North Carolina. My faith should not stop at the bathroom door.] That verse talks about cross-dressing. It is clear that the funeral director does not understand what it is to be transgender. Being trans is not cross-dressing. It is embodying a gender that does not align with the one that was given at birth. read more

There is strong evidence that most transgender people are born with a predisposition to being transgender that was formed prenatally. Generally gender identity seems to be fully formed before age 6 and then becomes very difficult to change or influence later. read more

Being transgender is something some people feel uncomfortable thinking or talking about. For people who are transgender, the realization that they feel different from others can be very difficult. They may face rejection, discrimination, and even anger from people who don't understand transgender identity. read more