In response, the transgender community has developed a culture of as a survival mechanism. Online spaces like TikTok and Discord have become vital for trans youth in red states, where they share hormone timelines, makeup tutorials, and the euphoria of a correct pronoun. "Gender euphoria"—the opposite of dysphoria—is a distinctly trans cultural concept that emphasizes the affirmative joy of being seen.

: The experience of a transgender person is heavily influenced by other identities. For example, the intersection of transphobia and structural racism makes African American transgender individuals particularly vulnerable to violence and discrimination. Internal Friction