My cousin is 14, born a female and now "out" as a ftm transgender. It's honestly a sad story. She knows I'm conservative but we talked about it for a while and why she wants to be a boy.
She said puberty was uncomfortable and she hated getting her period. She's always been athletic so she didn't like that boys got stronger and better at sports than her as she got older. "It feels like no matter how hard I try as a girl I'll never be as good so nothing is worth it." - her words. She said she thought girly stuff was stupid and never really liked it, and that she was afraid of being sexualized as she got older. She said she thinks she's trans because all her friends are boys and she never liked wearing dresses and stuff.
Interestingly enough, she's actually kind of conservative for her age on a lot of issues. She's made fun of Biden before and likes hunting and fishing and stuff. She likes Trump.
Just thought I'd offer a first person account I guess. It's a sad story.
I grew up a Tom Boy. I was always with the boys and doing outdoor activities, hated dresses (still do) and I felt more like one of the boys. I am a woman and I am proud. I have children and grandchildren. I have been married for over 2 decades to a man's man, military vet and all around good guy. We enjoy the outside activities still and my closest friend is a guy. My hubby is cool with it because he has always known that we have been close for our whole lives. As for the whole being uncomfortable with puberty and periods. That's life and there are things that can make it a little more bearable now than when I was young. Please let this young lady know she doesn't have to do anything rash and that she will look back at it all when she is older and smile because she could actually have it all. Being one of the guys and being a beautiful strong woman when the time is right. God makes no mistakes. Love and prayers to you and your beautiful Tom Boy cousin.