Sweet Sixteen - A Transgender Story

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

4:48 Because it is often not the case, I get so choked up every time I see a father handle these things in an adult fashion like this gentlemen here. Yes he is struggling with it, but he knows and freely talks about it. That makes him a good person who is doing his best. What makes him a great father and a good example for anyone is that he see's the truth of how strong his daughter is and if you look at him, you can clearly see she inherited so much of that strength from him. Her mom is obviously great in all of those ways too, but all too often it's the father who completely abandons their child over this. Parents like these make the world a happier place by setting a good example not only for those around them to handle things with grace, but especially for their children who have good reason to be proud their parents as well.

[@jjpotter5656]

She seems a lot happier, good for her, life is too short, enjoy every moment

[@pru666]

She has indeed changed her gender. Does it just burn you up knowing it simply doesn’t bother kind normal people. You may want to grasp the concept of compassion and acceptance. This you nag lady is doing absolutely no harm in existing as her authentic self.

[@siobhanrachel6613]

No, It's a girl. Has all the qualities of a woman. Sometimes I think they make better women. U go girl keep ur head up.

[@rebeccatesta6834]

I love her dad, you can tell it isn't really easy for him but his daughters happiness is all that matters... now that's a father right there!

[@RileyA.]

Bonidee Lee. If you don't like it don't watch, Simple as that.

[@bridgeburner1659]

Bonidee Lee this girl is way out of your league don't even bother with your bullshit we can all see it

[@annerhoads8491]

You can tell he truly loves her

[@lordy6666]

@@bridgeburner1659 guy*

[@bungus9302]

You mean his dad

[@CatBurglar5000]

Im trans and i love in Wales too! I live in the exact same area, actually. I know exactly how she feels about the country being old fashioned and my parents dislike me being trans,, unfortunately. Im a transgender boy and watching this has made me more confident and sure of myself, I wish Llyr & all other transitioning people the best of luck!!

[@dianejones2040]

Moozas as Llyr’s mum I hope your parents can begin to understand and support you x

[@bigmeowmeowfan8002]

I’m sorry but I can’t support you I don’t believe in it god made you and you slap him in the face

[@CatBurglar5000]

Rioloof _ I don’t care lmfao

[@bigmeowmeowfan8002]

Taz ok just know that your going straight to hell

[@CatBurglar5000]

Rioloof _ can’t wait

[@deepilot3743]

always happy to see younger people come out and live their lives as who they are..

[@rowannichol8627]

I am realising I must be the same generation as Lyr's father, and watching him talk, and process, and support Lyr, he makes me PROUD of my generation. Lyr's mum as well.

[@A1DJPaul]

To DAD, Love your Kid Regardless. She will ONLY EVER HAVE ONE DAD TO LOOK UP TO !! Stand by your Child NO MATTER WHAT !

[@sueannewalsh1919]

This is just a wonderful story. It’s just so great that SHE has such understanding parents. This makes the process of transition so much easier knowing that your parents support you and want the best for you. It’ would be nice to see a follow up program on what she is doing now.

[@alffuergregor]

Why should real women and girls be subjected to this male dress up clown?

[@SamarG5]

Seriously, the innocence of her father just put me in tears, i wish i had such father.

[@jacklynbrown1768]

@Khaled Kendouci Tani you're right he doesn't have a son, he has a daughter now, wow real cool of you man, glad to see you support her 😄😆

[@jenneljustus9601]

I transitioned in 1988 at 36 and my father considered me dead. I moved out of state and did what I had to do and when I moved back 25 yrs later after my husband of 21 yrs passed, my father did finally accepted me as his daughter

[@sophiepooks2174]

I think the mother was lovely, obviously the father had trouble in the beginning for quite a while, couldn't tell if he was ashamed or deliberately being mean to start with, obviously he just didn't understand much about the situation and was grieving for the "son" he thought he lost, it was heart warming to see he finally got it /understood things better later and was 100% supportive of his child, yes he is a good dad.

[@shirleypilger1705]

This is the way it should be. It is shocking there other family members resisting the decision. It is not even any of their business. Beautiful family, beautiful story, beautiful child.

[@mishellerauth1966]

Beautiful film! Wishing the family happiness and strength as she goes through her transition

[@bugder]

This brave and courageous soul has just become our Welsh daughter, she is a part of my family now. We all love you Llyr.

[@alffuergregor]

Even his tooth enamel is male…

[@bugder]

@@alffuergregor r u 4 real......

[@vanessaandrade7729]

As a transgender male 2 female. I new I was a girl at a very young age. My father never except me . my mother did . she told me that I need 2 make myself happy 4 me and only me .. ITS VERY HARD 2 BE A TRANSGENDER. ITS NOT A LIFE JUST 4 ANYONE... PEOPLE ARE SO MEAN . Now I'm 65 this year in September. Now I love my life I live 4 me and enjoy it.... I'm so happy 4 her and her parents. Meow

[@merakisan3153]

She is so pretty

[@alwaysmanandwoman]

I hope that she's still living her best life. It makes me feel good to know that these days, although still not as easy as some haters would have you believe, young people can express the self they feel beyond the biology their birth gave them. There's no point being envious, I was born in a place and a time when as I grew up it was made very clear to that I was a boy and had to accept it, so all I did I did in secret and mostly I still do. Finally this year I get enough courage to get my ears pierced, well better late than never I guess.

[@michelewilliams5131]

Omg she’s simply beautiful! She’s built like a model and naturally seems to move like one. I adore her parents.

[@louisdakota4188]

I grew up with Llyr and she's honestly one of the nicest people I know, I remember she swapped schools for being bullied and even though she doesn't know it she's the reason I came out as FtM. Llyr is an amazing person and anyone who is lucky enough to meet her should never take advantage of her

[@nunyabiznez6381]

Not to mention she is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful, stunning. With her height and beauty I think she could be a runway model if she wanted. Runway models must be tall and she has a definite advantage in that department.

[@aaronduncan2045]

Louis Dakota good for you Louis, and one day I'd like to meet her. I'm trans female BTW;-)

[@raphaelnynorsk500]

I'd like to know her. She is so beatiful and pretty

[@BeaTriceWeber]

but he looks still like a boy, not a girl...

[@r-platt]

Jim H: So? There are genetic girls who look FAR more masculine. Give her a year or 2 and you won't recognize her as anything except a girl.

[@s0ckle]

Her parents are lovely.

[@EllanDay-hz2ib]

Why doesn’t utube have more subjects like this it would really educate a lot more people on people who are born.different

[@101boertjie]

All the best for you Llyr, i wish you well and lots of happiness in your life ahead.

[@davefitzgerald5334]

I discovered the joy of crossdressing at 16 , but I have been that way inclined all my life. God bless all transgender with inclusivity and unconditional love and understanding.

[@joalexsg9741]

I´m so happy for you!!! Blessed be this trans woman´s dad for accepting and supporting his kid´s transition! Diolch yn fawr for this most beautiful testimony! Greetings from Brazil!

[@fsocks9138]

Llyr I hope you read this. You are an inspiration. I am trans and was not brave enough and wasted my life hiding it until I was 40. I wish I had grown up with you to give me the courage. Brilliant documentary. You are a very beautiful young lady. I’d love to meet you one day .. you are such a lovely person. Ignore the absolute idiots on here who say different. Good luck x

[@masonsalinas1340]

If her dad loves her and she’s happy that’s all that matters

[@stonecat676]

that's often the hardest part: your parents

[@homeworld1765]

*him

[@KaramelLolaBunnie91]

Liri 👽-"mason salinas Actually it's dad's worst nightmare. + **him/IT he/IT** you fucking idiot."

[@pth6060]

That's not all that matters, What God thinks matters more than what people think. People have no authority on this.

[@pth6060]

@@stonecat676 Good parents would never accept this perverted practice.

[@TheFlush1980]

I felt sad for Sadie when she said that 'our lives were wasted' meaning that the older transgender people weren't able to live as their true gender when they were young. Luckily times are changing

[@aaronduncan2045]

theflush coming out in these days lot better than now, back in the 70,80's, being gay or lesbian was bad enough.

[@mackenziemaple5665]

She's a very mature and smart girl. Also she reminds me of Dodie Clark. I wish Llyr the best!

[@KaramelLolaBunnie91]

Liri 👽-"Mackenzie Maple **He/IT boy/monster** you dumbass!"

[@shanemroz8524]

Rachel Anderson what is wrong with you people

[@christianqueer1131]

@@KaramelLolaBunnie91 u're not okay.

[@A1DJPaul]

She's 100% girl. Help her, ALL the way. She will Never ever Change her mind.

[@username-lj6tl]

Idk why people even think people will change their mind when usually trans people are closeted for a year or 2 and them have even longer to decide, nobody will change their mind

[@AmericanToucan]

Wow. What formula did you use to get the 100%

[@eunjjiglow22]

you don’t change your mind yo be trans, it’s not a choice to be trans, it’s how you feel inside, you feel different inside from the outside, if someone does change their mind it is extremely rare for that to happen 🖤

[@honeybunch6473]

​@@eunjjiglow22yip it's called dysphoria and the causes have little to do with the body.

[@alffuergregor]

He is 99% a dude. I give him 1% for lipstick and outfit. But even his tooth enamel is male. His bone density his hip his dna his penis his balls his …

[@Longtallsal17]

What a beautiful girl with a beautiful soul .... what wonderful supportive parents...don’t listen to the negative comments, always be yourself 💕

[@spoilersama7017]

Longtallsal17 *Boy**

[@Kotifilosofi]

She have to be so brave just for being herself. I really don't wonder why there's so much depression and suicidal attempts at transgender community, if even small portion of people think seriously the way most people in this comment section... But she's strong, I believe she will be alright

[@JefePanteraAzul]

*He has

[@mtfkncrzyhrs815]

They are not as brave in public..just faceless youtube bullies. This young girl has more courage than all the negative commentors I would bet.

[@Kotifilosofi]

+mtfkncrzyhrs Amen! Online-bullies don't ever have to face the consequences of their doings in real life. While she have to face unjustified negative attitudes everywhere she goes, she can't run away from it.

[@jz400]

Unfortunately even just being different can cause bullying. Too thin or too fat etc. So of course embracing your true gender is going to cause a stir. Ridiculous but true.

[@invisibleshapeshifter9471]

He's going straight to hell after he dies if he doesn't repent and turn to Jesus Christ. The unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God. Do not be deceived.

[@drkwrl]

Her dress really was lovely

[@teebrinner5939]

Okay Derek....

[@jacklynbrown1768]

@douglas carpenter *her

[@rickgarcia9586]

,

[@A1DJPaul]

She's a Daughter, And that's what she will do best. Not a show piece or drag queen. just a daughter who wants to be her self.

[@martinbreathnach8705]

I'm the proud parent of a ftm child. This was a very heartwarming documentary. I wish Llyr all the best. 😀😀😀

[@martinbreathnach8705]

Awyatt Mann LOSER!!! 🖕🖕🖕

[@samanthajags5945]

Your disgusting! How can you encourage that kind of mental instability in your child? Pervert

[@fataltantra]

i hate parents !

[@FlamingBeret]

your child is sick, get him help, not except this postmodern disease, they'll thank you for it, once they are old enough to reflect on their actions.

[@Annakist76]

Well done Martin, for being what a parent should be- loving, accepting and supportive. From that, in return, you will get the greatest gift in life- a happy child. All the best to you, your son and your family

[@leggyapples]

A FANTASTIC DOCUMENTARY AND A VERY BRAVE PERSON FOR BEING HERSELF. THE HATERS ON THESE COMMENTS NEED TO SERIOUSLY GROW UP AND START BEING HUMAN ,MAYBE GO BACK TO SCHOOL AND EDUCATE THEMSELVES A BIT MORE.

[@reflectionsinthebible3579]

leggyapples a human is born male or female. and you cannot go to school to learn that now.

[@r-platt]

meli sol. You've got the values: male, female But you're missing the categories: body, mind Just because your body is male does not mean your mind must be male also. If you can't understand that, then please seek education.

[@AxlTheo]

gentarofourze Thats fucking awful. Did any of those things happen solely because of the fact that you're a man though? Nobody says that men cant have awful underprivileged lives, but it very rarely is because of the fact that they are men. With trans people you cannot say the same. You've misunderstood the socital phenomenon entirely.

[@guy8968]

If this really disgusts all those people so much. Why did they watch the whole goddamn documentary?

[@1234-m7w]

guy? Bc they try to understand .u cannot

[@EmceeIntricacy]

aaaaaaand the winning response goes to... ...Liam Breathnach Ó h-Ifeárnáin

[@emogummiess]

Liam Breathnach Ó h-Ifeárnáin that trend lasted more than your hairline and it’s still on going so🤷🏼‍♀️

[@faithackerman5675]

Liam Breathnach Ó h-Ifeárnáin One video isn’t every video. Just because you can’t understand a transgender person, doesn’t make it wrong. Life isn’t about thinking what you know is right and understanding it. It is about accepting and loving what you don’t understand and don’t know what is right. That is faith. Faith that your love and everyone’s love heals all and protects all. You don’t know what is right. All you know is love and peace. Spreading hate about things you don’t understand is ignorance. God did not create hateful, stupid, treacherous, and ignorant people. He created people to love each other and love him. Nothing is a mistake. Everything is a purpose. Only God can judge and not you.

[@r-platt]

@@DotSight When we are forced to wait past puberty then, yes, our transition is not nearly so complete. But children that start at puberty will never be seen as anything than the person they are. Even gynecologists have been fooled. And they live normal, healthy lives. You want to make a difference for these people? Stop the indifference. Stop thinking you know anything. LEARN THE TRUTH AND ACCEPT IT.

[@SKuNKW0RXx]

This gives me hope.

[@mikebull1972]

Lovely programme - all the best petal

[@hayleybishop5066]

Awesome story! So touching and so happy her family are so supportive and the community too.

[@meganoraouf9482]

You guys are all insulting the nature being a male in a male body, is so beautiful and perfect , also vise versa about female in a female body but being a female in a male body is a rejection and hoped it will be banned in all countries you find out that he will be unhappy when he can’t have children and dumbed by his partners all the time , he has to find the greatest weirdo to stay longer with

[@Sumthing4theWkend]

A Welsh lassie!! ❤️🐑🚞🏰🌈 ive got mates from Aberystwth . I absolutely adore Wales. Im moving to Caernarfon! Cymru am byth!!

[@thomasromano9321]

Her story is so courageous and she is very much her own woman. This is a story of triumph and the human spirit. All those of you who respond with hate, go somewhere else.

[@user-kq3ch8mq1x]

No this is someone with a mental illness. Courageous? ? Do you want me to educate you on what courageous really means and give you examples of REAL women who have achieved REAL Courageous acts????

[@sophiepooks2174]

@@user-kq3ch8mq1x Yes they are courageous in a world where so many think it is not cool to be who you are, just assuming transgender folk are crazy and abusing them for it doesn't help "REAL" women or anyone else, There is nothing mentally ill about trans folk, many are trusted professionals, some are even commercial pilots, trans folk they are just who they are, sadly it is you who lack awareness of the issues they face from lack of understanding by the wider public who think they already understand everything, Deliberate misrepresentation, fearmongering, ignorance being spread by millionaires with powerful media platforms, powerful institutions and hate groups those who wish them back in the closet or dead, similar to tactics used before homosexuals became more widely accepted and are using similar propaganda to cause resentment amongst the public , because they feel threatens their political power, Yet many trans women have supported female women's rights for a very long time, as female women and trans women are statistically both in more danger from abusive and predatory straight men who are not trans.

[@thomasromano9321]

@@user-kq3ch8mq1x I think your thinking is skewed. Look at this person. She knows who she is, and has the assertiveness to accept it, and be not afraid to express it. That to me, is courage. And no, she is not mentally ill. You talk about real women? She is a real woman. I suggest you go out and meet a transgendered person. It's obvious to me you do not know any such people. I have , and believe me, they are NOT mentally ill. They know who they are. It's obvious to me your conclusions are based on hate and intolerance.

[@owen3721]

@@thomasromano9321 Thank you, Thomas. Sincerely, Alyssa.

[@momanddadjones8602]

I love that they do these festivals and stuff. I wish they did one of those in my town

[@christinetremayne9349]

Llyr, you are brave and beautiful, may your transition go well.

[@donnaanforth3458]

You are so beautiful and radiant... so enjoyed seeing this and watching your inside flower to the outside.... a goad to all of us to allow our inner light to shine through, to be who we truly are... mum and dad are sweet too... so fortunate to have such supportive parents. Always let your light shine through.... because it truly is beautiful

[@alyciamarrison2916]

Wonderful doc! Hope all goes onwards & upwards for Llyr.

[@jorijett]

This is a beautiful story and a wonderful follow-up to the Swansea Sparkle story!

[@JefePanteraAzul]

Really you support him going under the knife and getting the penis removed?

[@JefePanteraAzul]

yea there ya go just blow glitter on it and call it a day. swansea sparkles

[@joalexsg9741]

For the record, Jefe Pantera Azul, I don´t know about this trans person in particular but not all trans people want to go through the sex reassingment surgery itself, though all trans men need to undergo the top surgery if they didn´t have the needed blockers to avoid breasts growing on them in their puberty, as it would be unbearable for any (binary) trans man to go on living with breasts, especially after the hormonal transition.

[@joalexsg9741]

Well, I don´t have time to lose with people with swollen egos but, here is the scientific evidence poiting out to the BIOLOGICAL ROOTs of transexuality, making it quite clear it´s a condition whose etiology lies in the brain: "...This paper represents the first comprehensive review of the scientific evidence that gender identity is a biological phenomenon," explains corresponding author Joshua D. Safer, MD, FACP. "As such it provides one of the most convincing arguments to date for all medical providers to gain the transgender medicine skills necessary to provide good care for these individuals," he added. ..." Boston University Medical Center. "Transgender: Evidence on the biological nature of gender identity." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 13 February 2015. www.sciencedaily.com/rele.../2015/02/150213112317.htm "What’s in a Gender? Studies of Brain Structure Find Evidence for Neurological Basis of Transgender Identity" www.academia.edu/7346016/What_s_in_a_Gender_Studies_of_Brain_Structure_Find_Evidence_for_Neurological_Basis_of_Transgender_Identity "Transsexual differences caught on brain scan" www.newscientist.com/article/dn20032-transsexual-differences-caught-on-brain-scan/ 'Results of transsexual brain studies" "EDIT: As of October 2013 this article is slated for a re-writing. Please do keep in mind that this article was written in 2011. Its information and language usage may be old. Subscribe to our RSS feed, or follow us on G+, Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr to be updated when this article is revised." openmindedhealth.com/2012/01/results-of-transsexual-brain-studies/ "A Sex Difference in the Human Brain and its Relation to Transsexuality" J.-N. Zhou, M.A. Hofman, L.J. Gooren and D.F. Swaab www.transgendercare.com/medical/hormonal/brain_sex_diff.htm "Male-to-Female Transsexuals Have Female Neuron Numbers in a Limbic Nucleus" Frank P. M. Kruijver, Jiang-Ning Zhou, Chris W. Pool, Michel A. Hofman, Louis J. G. Gooren, and Dick F. Swaab press.endocrine.org/doi/full/10.1210/jcem.85.5.6564 "Imaging the Transgender Brain" "...Except, that is, for one area, the putamen, a deep brain structure that forms part of the basal ganglia - known for its wide range of functions and connections to the frontal lobes and action control areas. Because we know so little about the neuroscience of self-image and gender-identity it’s almost impossible to draw any conclusions for the fact that this specific area seems more ‘feminine’, or that the majority of the other areas seem more ‘masculine’ in terms of size. What this study does do, however, is add to the increasing evidence that there are some detectable neurological differences in the brains of transgendered people. We’re just not in a position to say much about the significance of this yet. ..." In mindhacks.com/2009/04/05/imaging-the-transgendered-brain/ skeptoid.com/episodes/4463 med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2006/07/transgender-experience-led-stanford-scientist-to-critique-gender-difference.html Is gender identity biologically hard-wired? www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/biology-gender-identity-children/ Review Article Provides Evidence on the Biological Nature of Gender Identity www.bu.edu/news/2015/02/13/review-article-provides-evidence-on-the-biological-nature-of-gender-identity/ "...But now THERE´S MOUNTING EVIDENCE THAT GENDER IDENTITY IS ROOTED IN THE BRAIN. In January this year, neuroscience researchers at the University of Vienna in Austria discovered “strong differences” in the microstructure of brain connections of cisgender control subjects (men and women who identity with their biological sex) and transgender people. Using a specialized MRI technique that allows them to study brain wiring, they found “these differences in really almost all networks in the brain. It was quite a huge finding,” one of the researchers, Georg Kranz, says in a phone interview. On a spectrum of neurological characteristics, whose two polarities are defined by the cisgender female brain and the cisgender male brain, the characteristics of the brains of transgender people, on average, fell somewhere in the middle. .." In www.theglobeandmail.com/life/science-in-transition-understanding-the-biology-behind-gender-identity/article25553156/ ." ...Lanzenberger explains. It was interesting that the scans also showed that, PRIOR TO HORMONAL TREATMENT, THE BRAIN STRUCTURE OF TRANSGENDER INDIVIDUALS EXHIBITED LEVELS FALLING IN THE MID-RANGE BETWEEN THE TWO SEXES. .. " In medicalxpress.com/news/2016-08-gender-identity-brain-transgenderism.html "What’s in a Gender? Studies of Brain Structure Find Evidence for Neurological Basis of Transgender Identity" de Josh Gamble Referências bibliográficas que Gamble cita para seu artigo: "White matter microstructure in female to male transsexuals before cross-sex hormonal treatment. A diffusion tensor imaging study" Abstract: "Some gray and white matter regions of the brain are sexually dimorphic. The best MRI technique for identifying subtle differences in white matter is diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether white matter patterns in female to male (FtM) transsexuals before commencing cross-sex hormone treatment are more similar to that of their biological sex or to that of their gender identity." In go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA245751475&v=2.1&u=s8460017&it=r&p=GPS&sw=w&asid=5823d0141c9f6454a2c171840339ca40 Alison Jolls review of Joan Roughgarden´s work "Evolution's Rainbow Diversity, Gender, and Sexuality in Nature and People" Source Citation (MLA 7th Edition) Jolly, Alison. "The wide spectrum of sex and gender." Science 304.5673 (2004): 965+. General OneFile. Web. 23 Aug. 2016. URL go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA117524890&v=2.1&u=s8460017&it=r&p=GPS&sw=w&asid=5868ae83ce42ed0e660cfaba06eca178 Gale Document Number: GALE|A117524890 go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA117524890&v=2.1&u=s8460017&it=r&p=GPS&sw=w&asid=5868ae83ce42ed0e660cfaba06eca178 "Regional gray matter variation in male-to-female transsexualism Neuroimage." 46.4 (July 15, 2009): p904. From Academic OneFile. DOI: dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2009.03.048 Abstract: "Gender identity -- one's sense of being a man or a woman -- is a fundamental perception experienced by all individuals that extends beyond biological sex. Yet, what contributes to our sense of gender remains uncertain. Since individuals who identify as transsexual report strong feelings of being the opposite sex and a belief that their sexual characteristics do not reflect their true gender, they constitute an invaluable model to understand the biological underpinnings of gender identity. We analyzed MRI data of 24 male-to-female (MTF) transsexuals not yet treated with cross-sex hormones in order to determine whether gray matter volumes in MTF transsexuals more closely resemble people who share their biological sex (30 control men), or people who share their gender identity (30 control women). Results revealed that regional gray matter variation in MTF transsexuals is more similar to the pattern found in men than in women. However, MTF transsexuals show a significantly larger volume of regional gray matter in the right putamen compared to men. These findings provide new evidence that transsexualism is associated with distinct cerebral pattern, which supports the assumption that brain anatomy plays a role in gender identity." In go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA200507120&v=2.1&u=s8460017&it=r&p=GPS&sw=w&asid=5403b0fc07567505fbe27fe47f72021d "Effects of androgenization on the white matter microstructure of female-to-male transsexuals. A diffusion tensor imaging study" Psychoneuroendocrinology. 37.8 (Aug. 2012): p1261. From Academic OneFile. DOI: dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2011.12.019 In go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA293407678&v=2.1&u=s8460017&it=r&p=GPS&sw=w&asid=07fc9f2c13e03863cf3103e63b286134 "Male-to-Female Transsexuals Have Female Neuron Numbers in a Limbic Nucleus" Frank P. M. Kruijver, Jiang-Ning Zhou, Chris W. Pool, Michel A. Hofman, Louis J. G. Gooren, and Dick F. Swaab Abstract "Transsexuals experience themselves as being of the opposite sex, despite having the biological characteristics of one sex. A crucial question resulting from a previous brain study in male-to-female transsexuals was whether the reported difference according to gender identity in the central part of the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BSTc) was based on a neuronal difference in the BSTc itself or just a reflection of a difference in vasoactive intestinal polypeptide innervation from the amygdala, which was used as a marker. Therefore, we determined in 42 subjects the number of somatostatin-expressing neurons in the BSTc in relation to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and past or present hormonal status. Regardless of sexual orientation, men had almost twice as many somatostatin neurons as women (P < 0.006). The number of neurons in the BSTc of male-to-female transsexuals was similar to that of the females (P = 0.83). In contrast, the neuron number of a female-to-male transsexual was found to be in the male range. Hormone treatment or sex hormone level variations in adulthood did not seem to have influenced BSTc neuron numbers. The present findings of somatostatin neuronal sex differences in the BSTc and its sex reversal in the transsexual brain clearly support the paradigm that in transsexuals sexual differentiation of the brain and genitals may go into opposite directions and point to a neurobiological basis of gender identity disorder." press.endocrine.org/doi/abs/10.1210/jcem.85.5.6564 press.endocrine.org/doi/abs/10.1210/jcem.85.5.6564#sthash.smcscFzM.dpuf Full text:

[@Hastambre]

What is beautiful about a mental illness?

[@pepega5560]

it's like the ideal and best scenario... everyone around her understands and supports her even at such a young age without government policy interference...

[@TheJazsinger]

People need to understand how hard this is for the parents.

[@r-platt]

There's an old saying, "when you transition your family transitions with you."

[@pth6060]

It's hard because it's not right.

[@Ken2234]

well then, I guess its to the lake of fire eh?

[@elliegaller3306]

I am a mtf transgender and started my transition 5 years ago now and all I can say is it is difficult and you will lose family but that the family do support and accept are the one who care about you and not how it would look on then having a transgender in the family

[@elliemay1748]

People need to understand that it’s much more difficult for the person transitioning, and if the family wasn’t transphobic it wouldn’t be so difficult for them.

[@terpsichoreankid]

So wish these kinds of resources could be available here in the US. So very happy for her and her family!

[@jadasimmons9282]

this really made me smile. thank you for this.

[@luciusclay969]

Jaidon Simmons me too.

[@lactojen2458]

I like u

[@FlamingBeret]

Made me feel physically ill and want to cry...

[@tedlishman3876]

You absolute stunner, I am so glad I watched this. I have so much love for people like you, your family and friend network is awesome, I have sent you a Facebook message and I really really really loved the video, xxx.

[@finkelroy7030]

Coming out as transgender as a teen in Britain 25 years ago was literally impossible!

[@BjornBear21]

Watching this all I can think is how much I love the English accent lol. Being from the US I’ve always loved the proper way to speak. I know it’s crazy that that’s what I take away haha. 😂😂😂

[@jennifersinclair7249]

I would love an update on how this young lady is doing today!

[@declan-kayodekeegan1598]

Great video! She's lucky to be living in this day and age and to have all the support from her family and friends. As a trans female myself born in the 70s and growing up in Africa, I had no such luxury. I didn't understand why I felt different. I didn't know what transgender meant. I just always knew I was a girl but why have I got a boys body? I couldn't even tell anyone. But now in my 40s I'm finally beginning to live my authentic self. She's truly lucky and beautiful! And the way she pushed the hand out of her face during the group photo session just cracked me up. Such sass! 😁

[@michaelad48]

Llyr, you are soooooooo beautiful inside and out. It’s a blessing to see such wonderful family and community support. EVERYONE deserves love and acceptance. Your story is truly inspirational even to those who are not in your situation. Thank you for sharing your experience. 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@ziblot1235]

I love a welsh accent. I could listen to Dad talk all day.

[@thomasromano9321]

I applaud her courage in finding herself. Praise for you, girl, you obviously know who you are!!

[@thomasromano9321]

Forget your scientific studies, Bonidee Lee. You can go into all the scientific data and analysis you want, but if this person really feels they are the opposite sex from the physical body they were born in, then they are the opposite sex. The person in the above story is a woman regardless of what you might think. I have friends who are transsexual, and they know who they are. They knew from early in their lives that they were meant to be the opposite gender from the physical body they were born in. They went through years of transitioning, finally getting surgery to change their genitalia to the gender they felt they wanted. The result? Happiness and contentment. They realized they made the right decision. Also I take issue with your comment that a transgender desires to be the opposite sex "to the best of their ability." This is something they cannot change. It is the way they feel inside emotionally. Some transgenders are crossdressers, that is, people who live as one gender and occasionally like to dress up in the clothes of the opposite gender, but DO NOT want to surgically change their bodies to physically match their occasional desires. Some are drag queens, that is, a homosexual person who likes to dress in the clothes of the opposite sex. And then there are the people that the above story is about, that is transsexuals, who are born in the body of one gender but have the overwhelming emotions of the opposite gender. I am one such person who occasionally crossdresses, but still enjoy being a male. It's obvious to me that you don't know a transsexual or you wouldn't make such remarks, hiding your intolerance behind a lot of scientific mumbo jumbo.

[@thomasromano9321]

You like using big words to hide your obvious intolerance don't you? As I explained to you before, and apparently you don't seem to understand, is that I am NOT a transsexual, but a crossdresser. And unlike what you say, being a crossdresser is NOT my religion. I belong to a Fellowship of warm, caring people, who respect and treat me as a good person. I don't know what you mean by "dysphoric young people growing up to be gay or lesbian." Some are gay or lesbian, but transsexualism is not homosexuality. But maybe I'm wasting my time with people like you, who insist on hiding behind your computer with your big words. It's obvious that you have never met a transsexual and simply do not understand.

[@AnnaLouiseDrejer]

I want to say a lot of positive stuff, but all I can think about is that red dress and where I can get it!

[@timbrindley451]

the problem is is that sociaties are not educated about real spiritualities in that we are much more than our physical bodies. and that explains why people who have those experiences like the transgendered people do. each person knows how they alone feel like who they are spiritually.

[@dutchpantyman]

I was touched to tears by seeing you become yourself. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@languagefreeassangeteacher5338]

A lot of respect to her and her family All the best and a happy journey :)

[@inkbenderandonabender6480]

Just for all the religious comments down here: ''There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.'' (Galatians 3:28) I am ftm transgender and I'm Christian. I am not a Christian because of my parents (they arent even religious) or people who told me that there is a god. I am a Christian because *I* believe. It's a medical thing, god makes no mistakes, and we are born the way we are, so god will accept us and our souls will be send to heaven in our afterlife. God bless y'all

[@inkbenderandonabender6480]

Im sorry if my english is bad, Im dutch lol. And this was a great documentary as well!! Just all the comments like, whut the fuck the only reason you are here is not to understand us, it is to harass us

[@bcsurvivor4713]

Christian and using that language?

[@VortexKiller2]

Jensen Collins God bless you too! 🥰❤️☮️🏳️‍🌈

[@VortexKiller2]

BC Survivor Swear words are still words, anything can be offensive, it probably shouldn’t be though, but we exist for a reason! 🙏🏻

[@yany3xkkrenii144]

I love her and her family! She's so beautiful! Inside and out.

[@jennleach6589]

She got so lucky with her parents ... they are so loving!!

[@jwalt8019]

Llyr's father is such a kind man. His demeanor is just so pleasant and sweet.

[@lotoflovelotoflove8460]

U are so lucky gurl..u can live ur life as wht u wanted to be.u hav a very supportive parents...please stay always..by their side..until ur last breath...

[@Enoch_Owl]

The world would be a far better place if everybody was as unselfish as those parents.

[@damiegbeyemi1771]

I'm so glad these beautiful people have so much confidence and support from their commitment. I wish them all the best!

[@annaeilivsdottir9914]

I have always been a transsexual woman,but my parents do not understand me :-( so I have tried suicied 5 times, never succeeded onced, Its hard to live like this, but BE STRONG AND WE WILL GET THROUGH IT...

[@RobinPalmerTV]

Anna Eilivsdottir I’m so sorry your parents don’t understand you, and you’ve felt so low you’ve tried suicide. I hope you’ve been able to get some support. You are who you are. Let nobody decide other than you.

[@jasonbowman9669]

At 29:12 in the video. What the hell has been chewing on their wall clock?

[@lillianroux2284]

As long as Llyr was healthy and happy as a dad that’s what would be most important to me.

[@sophiepooks2174]

Bless you ❤yes priorities, children are a gift, the only job as a parent is to teach them how to be a good considerate person to love and protect, prepare them the best we can for this world, love eventually wins over hate, it is sad to see so many parents and children are estranged over petty pride, ego and foolishness, fear of what other people might think of you, it takes strength to be honorable, humble and kind in a hard world full of willful ignorance, violence, sadness, anger, unkindness and judgement.

[@lovelyapplewhyte665]

What a loving and accepting family! Her father warms my heart. I wish her love, happiness and joy ❤️❤️

[@spoilersama7017]

Lovely Applewhyte His* Father Him* Love

[@janaricker3506]

Wonderful support from family, friends, school, community, and medical professionals!

[@jossiechavez7594]

More power to her!!! It is easy for people to make an opinion in a subject you cannot even relate to it. The hate and negative from the uneducated is overwhelming sometimes. The people that are educated, amazingly say nothing at all and see us for what we are: people.

[@vaneramirez5235]

I wish you all the best in your life to you and your wonderful mother for give you all the support

[@keiracurro8407]

I miss working on the farms city life aint for me.

[@r.clemons5946]

Well done. And, in ten years time, may she find happiness, love and joy. And, above all, contentment..... namaste

[@JefePanteraAzul]

One glance and you can see the manly facial features

[@gabrielecassano4633]

Fingers crossed for her!

R, CLEMONS, ARE YOU KIDDING ?, TRUE PEACE , CAN ONLY BE FOUND IN THE GOD THE FATHER, THROUGH HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON , JESUS CHRIST !!I HOPE YOU`LL REPENT, BECAUSE , REALLY !, I DONT HATE ANY ONE, BUT I WILL NEVER EMEBRACE ANY SIN, OR PERVERTED ABOMINABLE SINS, SO REPENT , AND BE DELIEVERED FROM THAT LIE, THAT WILL ONLY END YOU UP IN HELL !!

[@gabrielecassano4633]

Rose Hinton let people live the life they want!

[@JefePanteraAzul]

+Gabriele Cassano Sounds good they can live the life they want just not by stepping on other peoples rights

[@gisellereeves7815]

she is a brave young person and i wish her a lifetime of joy, happiness and good health

[@christierodwell8299]

this helped me when I was going threw a hard time and I'm so thankful 💜

[@Beboisshining]

Where are you now ?

[@CashLundProd]

Damn why y’all so mad? 😱😂😂😂😂 let her be 🙄

[@spoilersama7017]

Silly Swede In Florida Him*

[@EmceeIntricacy]

let it be, dont fucking ruin women by referring to it as her... ...for the sake of the kids

[@knight22to]

*him

[@el-noteleven-7289]

She ain't doing anything wrong. Nothing to do with you. Why you so obsessed with what people have in their pants?

[@kathyaudreegenemorris3659]

Awesome parents, and family and friends

[@atlantic_love]

Her story is leaving me smiling from ear to ear. I wish her all the best.

[@RichardWilliams-wl7fk]

Such a really beautiful face

[@steamsearcher]

At about 19. I was having difficulties with Girls and looking back remember a wonderful night when it all became clear at Warwic University, a night out with a Malay Guy. 2 Far Eastern Girls turned up with another friend! There was my problem solved... I tried to conform with White/ White but it was not to be. 16 years with a lovely Philippine Girl... And so far 14 with a lovely Chinese Girl and a Wonderful Daughter almost 11!!! Llyr you look wonderful and I wish you all the happyness. David and Lily. Reading.

[@bryanandjaylord]

She is beautiful and brave💓💓

[@crazymikeyx100]

What’s the very first song in the beginning? So beautiful 😍

[@MNRQuick]

Best wishes to you during your transition. ........And Wow that country is beautiful ! The grass is so green that its breathtaking!

[@104Margie]

I just watched your KZbin video and think you are a beautiful young lady with a great future ahead of you. It's wonderful that you found who you are and that Mom and Dad love you for it!

[@carmencristinagarcia8290]

thank you for sharing your story beautiful !

[@cryptessa4249]

Keep moving forward, and don't let peoples negativity drag you down because that's what they want it to do. Find your own answers, be yourself, love your life. You're beautiful and I love you for doing this, I'm sure many others love you for doing it too. Keep it up hun!

[@777logan5]

I wish you the best, brilliant carry on...........

[@nor4277]

I wish you the best transition

[@leftyjones9792]

Ron Thompson Yeah, me too, a transition back into a real person.

[@_ryxn]

Hormone replacement therapy is the help

[@jordanfinehair]

beautiful girl and wonderful parents 💓

[@d.o.y.vcaninebehaviour.hea1558]

Great doc. Beautiful girl. I wish her all the best. My cousin has transitioned. Do what makes you happy. Being ourselves is so very important. 🙏💜💚

[@ooocrowooo]

May the soft winds of the great spirit blow softly upon your face and lead you down that path way you seek.

[@reizelivorykinghunter4449]

I guess everyone that is salty about this isn't happy with their lives. They hate other people that are openly happy.

[@username-lj6tl]

Lmao

[@Kit2ThaKat]

She's so beautiful and so brave.

[@bungus9302]

Hes*

[@centralintelligenceagency3838]

Brave? for what? chopping your body up? For roleplaying? what is brave in this?

[@Zoebellydog]

@@centralintelligenceagency3838 there's no "roleplaying" because she is a girl, she's not pretending to be one

[@transgendernewsweatherandt8867]

im with every transgender person around the world and happy walking tall, i will forever be who i am

[@coffee4148]

I love it when she says “Ta-Da!”

[@misscute580]

14:35 **casually pushes her arm**