@wrenderlust The secret ingredient may be autism :p
And how awful that can make day to day life when capitalism or whatever throws wrenches your way (constantly).
IDK, i think that's a big part of it for me. Also it's a specific kind of autism that leaves people more empathetic or acutely aware of social issues typically, even if sometimes oblivious to cues.
That's what I've observed with my trans friends.