1. Saw a new client saturday. 1st appt. Male, 50s, white. I like to chat for 15 mins or so to get a read. After he's good and warmed up, he says "get this!" as if I were a compatriot. He goes on and on about his neighbors raising their 6 year old boy as a girl. Oh no, I think...
2. After 15 minutes, i told him that I was going to refer him to a colleague of mine instead. He became defensive, and asked why. I thought a bit, wanting to frame this just right. I asked him, "do you believe that a 6 year old is sexually aware, or understands gender complexity?
3. "No, of course not", he said. "Then think about this. When this tortured child is crying uncontrollably, confused and scared, asking WHY he has a male body when he's really a girl, do you not think you may want to pay attention?" He squirmed and finally said," I should have
4. known you were one of THEM!" I then told him he needed to leave my office immediately. He began blustering about the referral I'd offered. I chuckled and said, "I can't refer you because i don't *know* any neanderthal psychologists." He then threatened me, saying he was going
5. to contact the AMA and file a complaint. I laughed, since I'm not an MD, I'm not registered with the AMA. "Good day", i said, "best of luck in finding what you need." At first I felt very guilty. I still feel remnants of guilt. But ultimately, i think i did the right thing.
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