31-12-2015, 01:33 AM
In my case, its not a division of personality. It is correction of the wrongs laid upon me, being given a male name, being expected to conform to social expectations. It is a completion of sorts.
It can be liberating to those who feel the tight constraints of an opposite gender name. For some, there are psychological benefits of having a female name. For some, there is no need, as you stated. Whether it is a sort of validation, well, it may be , or just conjecture.
I do not believe that it is strictly bound to any particular label that may be given..i.e. crossdresser, transsexual, etc. I suspect it is more of personal preference.
It can be liberating to those who feel the tight constraints of an opposite gender name. For some, there are psychological benefits of having a female name. For some, there is no need, as you stated. Whether it is a sort of validation, well, it may be , or just conjecture.
I do not believe that it is strictly bound to any particular label that may be given..i.e. crossdresser, transsexual, etc. I suspect it is more of personal preference.