Hello moodswings70: I see this is your first post here on PC. So... welcome to PsychCentral… from the Skeezyks! I hope you find the time you spend here to be of benefit.

I don't really think there is much I can offer with regard to your concerns, I'm afraid. I'm an older person now. And perspectives with regard to gender identity & sexual orientation have evolved so much since I was young that I don't really feel as though much of anything I would say would likely be relevant. Still... I will tell you that gender identity disorder has been a major part of my mental health issues farther back into my childhood than I can even remember. So while I probably don't have much to offer in terms of suggestions, I can certainly attest to the confusion gender identity & sexual orientation issues can cause in a person's life.

PsychCentral is a great place to get information as well as support for mental health issues. There are many knowledgeable & caring members here. The more you post, & reply to other members’ posts, the more a part of the community you will become. Plus there are social groups you can join & chat rooms where you’ll be able to connect with other PC members in real time (once your first 5 posts have been reviewed & approved.) Lots of great stuff! So please keep posting!