Within 5 years...I think (some of) Europe would be more likely to see through the TRA movement than America(if you are talking about USA)--considering some parts of American history(ex. Women were considered property and couldn't vote, black people were treated like crap for years despite being 'liberated', outlawed interracial marriage, etc).

I think it maybe take the USA a bit longer to fully realize the effect of the TRA movement until we make bigger waves here and NOW!

I honestly think the younger generation is more rebellious and most likely won't fall for it as easy, as there is more technology at their fingertips and more information is out there. I think their generation is going to be better than ours(of course, we always hope for them to do better than us!). I've seen mostly the older generations trying to convert the younger ones.

My hope is that the groups like the LGBAlliance can educate others of the TRA movement as well as the importance of helping the LGB--that we're regular people.

I think the goal of movements are...no longer needing them anymore. To the point of where we gain rights and don't really "need" a group, but that may just be a perfect utopia and not necessarily reality.

How can we currently address the issue?

For fellow LGB people going through any mental health issues or discrimination, we should have LGB hotlines for them to chat without any judgement(ex. "I hate that I'm gay/lesbian/bi!!" Don't start armchair diagnosing them with "you have internalised homophobia/biphobia!!" and preach at them. Let them rant/vent and LISTEN. People appreciate being listened to...)

Also, if they consider transitioning, ask them questions!! "Why do you want to transition to a man/woman?" And "How do you feel it will better/worsen your life if you do or do not transition?"

Advise them of the effects it will do to their bodies and how it may further affect their health. Educate them on safe sex. Let them know there are others around if they need somewhere safe to be. We NEED to help eachother if we want to progress!!

Being Lesbian, Gay, or Bisexual is NOT a personality either, it's just..a trait. A trait that won't define their entire identity. Just a "Hey, I exclusively like the same-sex/like both sexes...so how was the baseball game lastnight?".

If we feel lumping the LGB is too general and won't help for each specific letters issues, then create your own groups/find others!

We need people to help with lesbian specific issues.

We need people to help with gay specific issues.

We need people to help with bisexual men issues.

We need people to help with bisexual women issues.

We NEED people to help with LGB issues!!

Those are just some of my thoughts---but like I mentioned---probably not HUGE change or success until we fight/push back drastically. I see the LGBAlliance is fairly new around the world, so all I can say is wait and see AND support them!

Edit: I also wanted to add---tell your straight friends about it!!! I'm sure there are many that are gender critical. Educate them, let them know LGB is separate from the T.

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