: This is the process of aligning one’s life with their gender identity . It is deeply personal and can include social changes (name/pronouns), legal changes (ID documents), or medical steps (hormones/surgery) . Not all trans people pursue or have access to every step . Terminology :

: A man assigned female at birth (AFAB) or a woman assigned male at birth (AMAB) . Cultural Competence in the Care of LGBTQ Patients - NCBI

: People whose gender identity matches their birth sex .