I have largely supportive friends from my CD journey. I do recall a party at my house where a friend of almost 35 years saw me and said, "I've seen you look better." It was completely left field in an absolutely nurturing environment. And hurtful, too. I later confronted this person about what they said. They apologized, but I don't think they completely processed the hurt they caused, or their thinking I was engaging in some kind of cosplay. It was especially bothersome because their daughter is likely NB and exploring their own gender realities. It's largely created a riff between us. But I don't feel bad for standing up for myself.
