Hello! I actually really love this question. I myself am transgender so I will definitely help you out. So here you go:
"Controversies. One surrounds bathrooms. The controversy being, should transgender people use bathrooms? Well here's why they should. Transgender people have something called gender dysphoria which is a discomfort in their assigned gender. This also can turn into top dysphoria, bottom dysphoria, social dysphoria and more. These are all extreme discomfort in your assigned gender and their assigned gender's characteristics. So when someone who is transgender uses their preferred bathrooms it makes them comfortable in their own skin. If they are to use the incorrect bathroom, this could stir up bottom and social dysphoria and possibly threaten their life.
So what are the different types of dysphoria? We should cover that. There is bottom, top, social, and mind dysphoria. Bottom and top dysphoria is when you feel a large discomfort and incongruence in your body not being alike to your preferred gender identity. This is usually called body dysphoria. This is also why transgender people tend to get surgeries to change their bodies later on in their lives. Social dysphoria is a very prominent dislike with presenting as your assigned gender. And mind dysphoria is a when you feel disturbed and uncomfortable with your mind and emotions not aligning with your gender identity.
So why is this such a big issue? Well if a transgender person were to use their assigned gender's bathroom then they could start to feel socially and bodily dysphoric. This is a very dangerous phase. When someone feels dysphoric it could potentially put their lives at risk. They could experience thought of self - harm or even sui cide. 40% of transgender people commit sui cide. This is a heartbreaking number that is way too high. Sure it's only 40% but most of these people are in their early twenties to mid-forties. These people are so young. And the numbers will continue to increase more and more each day. We can't let another person be at risk by not letting them use their preferred bathrooms. There is no risk.
You have probably shared a bathroom with a transgender man or woman. Maybe even a non-binary individual. And you are perfectly fine and still here today. Many people say that by sharing a bathroom with a transgender person, you are put at risk of assault. This isn't true at all. Transgender individuals are not dangerous or hostile, rather they just want to be themselves and live normal lives. To forget all about that horrible and traumatic past. So please let them."
Sorry if my writing was a little off. I have a very strong opinion about this. So my mind was a little full when writing. Thanks again for asking that important question! I know all you needed was to start, but I just wanted to write on the subject. You can use the entire thing if you want.
Also make sure to delete the gaps in the words sui cide. wouldn't let me post the question if I didn't delete it.
Thanks,
Ryan.
