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I absolutely think a lot (most? nearly all?) trans people are trans because of default brain wiring or something, but I wonder what percentage are MtF cause they felt like they could never be a successful man, and because there's a clear community/path to acceptance for trans ppl

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Aella

@Aella_Girl

Dec 13, 2019

Not that trans people have automatic community, especially in certain areas of the world, but that there is some visible and clear narrative around being a successful, accepted trans person that might appear to be more easily achievable than being a successful man, for some.

Eurydice (who is probably procrastinating)

@ItsAstridEh

Dec 15, 2019

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@Aella_Girl

Trans people in Ontario (one of the most trans friendly places in the world) have a median income less than half that of the general population and over ten thousand dollars under the poverty line. Is that what you think success is?

Aella

@Aella_Girl

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@ItsAstridEh

No. I said community/acceptance; trans people strongly support each other, providing a place of insular approval. This is really great, and this is what I'm referring to.

8:45 AM · Dec 15, 2019

Eurydice (who is probably procrastinating)

@ItsAstridEh

Dec 15, 2019

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@Aella_Girl

That's not really a thing. I haven't been in a room with another trans woman in years (or if I was I didn't notice). If you think we like, travel in packs or something, you're strongly overestimating our numbers.