You trans* people definitely have it harder than the rest of the queer folk, and I really feel sorry about that. A lot of times when I talk to people about the Bible and sexuality, I use a trans* example because the Bible really never says anything like "If thou were born with a weiner, thou must remain a man," or vice versa. When I ask what the people who feel gender or sexual dysphoria should do most people have no idea what to say. I feel like it really makes them think about how they feel about the issue in its entirety.

On your second point, I often feel frustrated about this too, but no matter where you live, there are probably people who are trying to live a more alternative lifestyle. Have you ever heard of/are you interested in the Transition movement?