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Conversely, had I grown up when it was more accepted, I wouldn't have ended up having to fight against internal self-hatred to see who I needed to be, would have transitioned much sooner, would have consequently had a much easier re-integration into society, and wouldn't have been scarred by abuse, discrimination, and frequent thoughts of suicide.

You say to-may-to, I say to-mah-to...