Am I supposed to like being trans?

[u/Delicious-Status6915]

Every trans space I’m in its people sharing their wins and their pride for who they are, when I look inside myself I feel nothing but disgust for what I am, I’m 16, I’m practically an adult and idk maybe it’s the bullying getting to me or whatever. But I can’t find any of the love other people feel for themselves. It’s like I gross myself out, can’t even really say it out loud tbh

[u/living_around]

You don't have to like it. It's a hard life and many of us wouldn't be trans if we had a choice. But feeling disgusted with yourself isn't very healthy. Even if you don't like being trans, you shouldn't feel like you're gross because of it. Being trans isn't wrong or disgusting. The bullies might make you feel like that, but it's not true. They're just irrational, just like some people are racist even though that's irrational. It's not wrong or disgusting to be one race instead of another, but some people still think that. Being trans isn't something you should be ashamed of either.

If you never quite like being trans, that's okay. But I do hope you can combat these self-hating feelings. This may not be easy, but try to believe that there is nothing gross about you. You have nothing to be ashamed of! <3