Many transgender people lived in dysfunctional families when they were young. Support becomes vital for the well-being of children. In her book Redefining Realness by Janet Mock, she summarizes the importance of the support of her cousin Michelle, who kept the secrets of Charles' (Keisha) gender dysphoria hidden by saying, "'Pinkie, swear you won't tell your mother.' ... keeping my secret a secret because I was her favorite cousin” (Mook 76). Michelle, kept Keisha's secret by allowing her to use her swimsuits. Michelle shows the importance of relatives' support a critical factor that could help with the development of his or her gender identity. Many transgender people may feel relief when they reveal their identity. When transitioning, support from friends and family becomes important because many transgender people may suffer if they do not receive support. Many transgender people seem depressed because they are rejected by society. Janet Mock tells how Wendi supports Charles, making him feel at ease, saying: “Wendi and I became inseparable during middle school, a bond that we bonded over. would bond for the rest of our lives. Through association, my classmates learned that I was like Wendi, who had not yet adopted any labels to describe her changing self” (Mook 107). In most cases, acquaintances of transgender people can only be defined as transgender by friendship. The association does