: This is the process of aligning one's life with their gender identity. It can be social (changing names, pronouns, or clothing), legal (changing documents), or medical (hormones or surgery). Medical steps are a personal choice and not required to be "valid".
LGBTQ+ culture is built on a history of activism and a celebration of diversity. It often serves as a "chosen family" for those who may face rejection from their biological families or mainstream society.
: These are distinct. Gender is who you are ; orientation is who you are attracted to . Transgender people can be straight, gay, bisexual, or asexual.