Transgender is My Trigger Word

It seems like everyone is 'triggered' by something these days.

Several years ago I was part of a panel discussing healthcare experiences with Medical Students. I went first, introducing myself and explaining that I identified as a Male-to-Female Transsexual before I dove into my complicated transition history and the struggles I encountered accessing healthcare and medical transition. But before I could even begin one of the other panel members shouted at me "STOP SAYING THAT!"