People always talk about how they’re shocked when partners, friends, or colleagues come out as trans. Maybe it’s because I’m trans/non-binary myself, but I’ve never been surprised.
A lot of friends come out to me. When people tell me they’re trans or LGBTQIA, I just blink and say, “It’s about damn time. So, when do we shop for new clothes? When do I meet your partner?”
The truth is, most cisgender people are blissfully unaware of the strange inner battles a queer person like me faces. This is doubly true for kids at school. The signs are often there, but no one ever seems to notice unless they’re facing it, too.