The strength to come "out" as a gay man rather pales in the face of coming "out" as a trans person. The hate seems to intensify, as the "threat" somehow looms larger against the conventional norm. I had hope in past years that the arc was bending towards increased tolerance. Now I fear I will exit the world under an intensified feeling of danger and uncertainty for both gay and trans. Sigh....Life can be so complicated. I admire your parental heart for supporting your daughter all through these hard transitional times.