Trust me I get that this is a legitimate medical issue. There's studies that show transitioned trans people are much happier. It greatly improves their life. I'm not denying that. I'm just trying to say: asking others to be empathetic is a waste of time, and quite honestly a bit childish. It's really NOT that important to the rest of us. I personally would NEVER say anything mean to a Trans person, in real life. If I see you want to be a woman I'll treat you that way no problem. No skin off my back. AT THE SAME TIME you cannot expect to get that reaction from everyone. Trans people should just have a bit more self awareness to the fact that it is asking too much to be ridicule free, or immediately accepted. Black people were slaves for hundreds of years and still get racism today, their only crime was the color of their skin. The Trans road will not be a short one, they better buckle up or they won't make it to the destination.