A kid can be happily "gender nonconforming" throughout childhood, feeling supported by parents/friends. But after exposure to social media/peer pressure, especially if LGB, may experience #RapidOnsetGenderDysphoria #ROGD at puberty. Dysphoria can be iaotrogenic.
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2. ...and been supported by parent, might they have been happy as youngsters? They might have then acquired "rapid onset" dysphoria at puberty, realizing they were (likely) "effeminate" gay males, being bullied, etc. "Early" and "rapid" onset may not be such distinct phenomena.
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