This means they don’t really process the world around them. They see and live in it, but don’t feel it. It’s a sensitivity/intelligence thing. Must be a lovely life, it’s much easier. Every rose has its thorns.

Maybe he did try, but he didn’t understand his hidden desire to kill himself and everyone. It’s in all of us, but we should always strive to suppress it.

Empathy for everyone, without the ability to suppress it using drugs.

It’s a good start. It’s where everyone starts I think. Even trans people themselves first need to do a lot of soul searching and/or therapy in order to understand what they feel and why. It’s even harder for people on the outside to comprehend.

I see literally nothing wrong with this parents response; wanting your child to check all the boxes before making a life changing decision is good parenting.

One could always nitpick tone, but perfection is the enemy of good enough.