Ben:
Starting with the premise that trans people are like anyone else, only with the added layer of a gender identity that is counter to what society expects, I don’t think anything additional needs to be done. It would seem that we should be introduced like any other character. Some time later, after you have begun to weave the character into the story, that may be the time to explain why the person has a different thought process, responded in a different way, or is carrying around different baggage from the rest. We get sensationalized enough, so hat usually isn’t the approach to take. It is also VERY important to use the correct vocabulary and concepts.
You said that you live in Washington and I assume Washington State. To make it real, I suggest seeing if you could spend some time with people at the nearest LGBT facility that holds trans related events…
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