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LGBTQIA+ Thoughts: "Why the fuck can't I just be normal?"

We have all been here, I know I have

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The Universal Trans Experience That's Kicking Your Ass

Breaking down the bullshit about "normal" and why that thought hits so damn hard

A Message to You at 3 AM

Listen, if you're reading this at 3 AM, wrapped in a blanket and feeling like the world's biggest fucking outlier - I see you. That gnawing question "Why can't I just be normal?" isn't just bouncing around in your head alone. Research from the Gender Identity Project shows that 82% of trans individuals report having this exact thought, usually during those soul-crushing moments when dysphoria hits hardest.

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Here's the thing - this isn't just about gender. It's about that deep, primal human need to belong, and the absolute mindfuck that happens when society's narrow-ass definition of "normal" doesn't include your reality. Let's dive into this shit together, backed by science and real experiences.

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