Normal is a nonsense term when applied to human beings; there’s no such thing as a normal person and there never has been. You are You, as unique and different and beautifully weird as anyone else. Also the trans community is huge, there’s plenty of space. Make yourself at home, I’m glad you’re here.

Since we’re on the topic of mental illness and you bring up being undeserving, I’ll share something someone once told me that helped me think about what I deserve: there’s a difference between deserving something and being entitled to it, and people often conflate the two terms. Deserving kind words means you are worthy of receiving them, it has nothing to do with any obligation of others to give them to you. My words are my own to give to whomever I wish, and your deserving them puts no burden on me. They are given freely and gladly. You deserve kindness. I hope your evening passes with ease and comfort, and that the future brings you more good days and fewer bad ❤️