Quote Originally Posted by Anne2345 View Post
With all due respect Paula, if you are basing your opinion and your written response solely upon the substance of the information presented within this thread by Amanda, I think that is extremely reckless and irresponsible of you. Life is already difficult enough for most folk as it is. No need to throw such fodder on the fire and potentially complicate things further when there is little, if any factual basis for doing so.
Oh yeah, that's me - reckless and irresponsible Paula.
Why is what I said worse than saying "meh, you're just a cross dresser?"

BTW, I didn't say she needed to transition. I said "you sound pretty trans to me." She started CDing at 5, it's non-sexual. This is not a typical profile for a CD. She may well be something else, and I think suggesting professional help was entirely appropriate. Although apparently that didn't come across - I think she should discuss this with a gender therapist. However, ultimately, it's up to her - it's her identity. I can't tell her who she really is anymore than you can, nor anyone else.