It would be dishonest to paint this relationship as idyllic. There are real friction points within the coalition. Historically, some cisgender (non-trans) gay men and lesbians have viewed the trans community as a liability to their quest for mainstream acceptance—a fear that “gender weirdness” would scare off straight allies.
Queer and trans youth often face higher rates of depression due to lack of family acceptance. LGBTQ+ culture provides "chosen families" that offer the emotional support necessary for survival and flourishing. The Future: Beyond the Binary
However, this has caused friction. While Drag Race celebrates gender fluidity, it is a show about performance . Many in the transgender community critique the show for allowing cisgender men to "put on" femininity as an art form while trans women are still fired from jobs for existing as female. This tension—performance vs. identity—is a constant negotiation within LGBTQ culture.