Gender dysphoria is a condition where a person experiences discomfort or distress because there's a mismatch between their biological sex and gender identity. It's sometimes known as gender identity disorder (GID), gender incongruence or transgenderism. I cannot imagine the frustration and torment of feeling as though my body doesn’t match the gender that I associate with. The formidable strength of self that must be present for a person to transition from one gender to one that aligns with their heart and mind was the impetus for this piece.
