: Transgender and gender-diverse people have existed across cultures for centuries, with recorded history dating as far back as 5000 B.C..
: The LGBTQ+ community often functions as a "collectivist community" where members share values, resources, and experiences to mitigate the impact of external stressors. Key Cultural Challenges LGBTQ+ - NAMI
: Being transgender is about gender identity, not sexual orientation. Trans people can identify as straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or any other orientation.