Almost everyone in the thread addressed this. The LW didn't just randomly blurt out that their friend should go to therapy because she is trans; therapy has been an asset to her before, presumably for issues unrelated to transitioning. I understand that there is baggage involved, and that there are shitty people who…

Regardless of gender, or the fact that she decided to step up and be a role model, she's a KID. I just don't understand why random strangers think they can harass a child just because she's transgender. If you wouldn't say anything demeaning or hurtful to a cisgender child, don't say it to one who's transgender.