: Being transgender is about who you are (gender identity), while being gay, lesbian, or bisexual is about who you are attracted to (sexual orientation). Transgender people can have any sexual orientation.
LGBTQ+ culture is rooted in a history of resistance against persecution and a celebration of diversity.
: Some experience significant distress, known as gender dysphoria, when their physical body or social role does not match their identity. LGBTQ+ Culture and Community
: Many trans individuals undergo a "transition" to live authentically. This can be social (changing names, pronouns, or dress), legal (updating IDs), or medical (hormones or surgery), though not everyone desires or has access to medical steps.
