on trans pride
@maple Pride in the first place means the opposite of shame. "Trans pride" is an attempt to build a mindset that we don't have to be ashamed of ourselves.
Generally I find that trans people who aren't proud and do hate being trans are trans people without any support or connection with a supportive trans community.
Dysphoria and self-hate aren't innate. They come from being mistreated. I think that's very important to remember.