I mean, if you fit in with all the norms that society sets and you feel happy, you don’t need mental health care. However, as soon as you don’t fit in or if you don’t feel happy, it might be a good idea to see a therapist to get help to deal with these feelings. Of course, the therapy should be free if you need it and everyone that even remotely feel the need to talk with someone should get to see a therapist.

I’m saying that being trans seems hard. I don’t envy those who are, because of all the stress and transphobia. I still maintain that it could be a good thing to talk with a therapist when meeting hardships in life, and untreated gender dysphoria must be a hardship. I don’t want anyone to feel like talking with someone about their problems is a negative thing. We all need to vent and be seen for the individuals that we are, especially when we go through rough times.

If that makes me a gatekeeper, I guess I am one. Personally, I think I’m just arguing for mental health care for all.