Q: Can you be trans and not have gender dysphoria?

Q: Can you be trans and not have gender dysphoria? I remember struggling with it a lot while I was younger, but now I’m more indifferent…

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A: Yes, absolutely you can be trans without dysphoria. Check out this post from Transgender Together for a metaphor that explains gender dysphoria, gender euphoria, the trans experience, and how you can be trans without experiencing gender dysphoria:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ1ZjgKvdja/?hl=en

I hope this helps you better understand how some people are trans but don't necessarily experience gender dysphoria — they just might feel gender euphoria instead!