Why am I speaking up? Partly because I can, and as @amandapalmer says "If you can, you must."
Most pediatricians see gender as a difficult and fraught topic, and it just feels safe to just refer any kids with gender dysphoria to the gender clinic. They're the experts, right?
Most pediatricians see gender as a difficult and fraught topic, and it just feels safe to just refer any kids with gender dysphoria to the gender clinic. They're the experts, right?
But over at the gender clinic, they aren't exploring the patient's history, looking for ACE's. They aren't getting into comorbid conditions, like ADHD and ASD. They are starting with affirmation and moving briskly into transition.
And the medical risks are real, for that path
And the medical risks are real, for that path
Alternative models for dealing with gender dysphoria are not offered - they are not even considered. It's called "conversion therapy" and outlawed.
Many detransitioners still have gender dysphoria, they've just come up with less hazardous ways to deal with it.
Many detransitioners still have gender dysphoria, they've just come up with less hazardous ways to deal with it.
I would like kids and young adults to be able to explore all aspects of gender and presentation without being told they were born in the wrong body.
We each get just one body, and one life.
We each get just one body, and one life.
