Thread by @funkgodartist

I am a 26 year old trauma survivor. I transitioned with testosterone at 19, a double mastectomy at 20, and de-transitioned at 22 when I was diagnosed with CPTSD from childhood abuse, abandonment, and the medicalization and identity crisis. #IAmDetrans #DetransAwarenessDay… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

I was diagnosed on the autism spectrum and with an endocrine disorder called PCOS, both of which affected my mental and physical health severely. I experienced chronic psychological, emotional, and verbal abuse throughout my development, and had an attachment disorder.

I experienced suicidal ideation, severe depression, anxiety, and social isolation from age 12 until 22, resulting in complex PTSD and subsequent traumas from coping poorly with the initial childhood trauma (substance abuse, abusive relationships, love addiction, self-harm.)

De-transitioning and understanding how gender dysphoria was created from complex variables of hormonal conditions, autism, insecurity, shame, and magical thinking was crucial to the start of my healing process. I cured my gender dysphoria with psychotherapy, DBT, and mindfulness.

Since age 23 I have been ordering the chaos of my life in numerous forms, including finding spirituality in a blend of Taoist and philosophical belief structures, doing weekly depth therapy, recovering from love addiction behaviors, ceasing substance use, and practicing… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

I’ve found genuine community, safe relationships, and mutual support with other trauma survivors in the de-transition spaces. I am now a freelance artist, graphic designer, writer, musician, and mental health advocate sharing my experiences and reflections.

You can find in-depth analysis of gender related issues and resources on my
YouTube Channel: @ Funk God
Substack: @ Funky Psyche
Website: funkgod.com
De-Trans Awareness Merch: @ Funk God on Etsy
The Affirmation Generation Film:
@2022affirmation

Other Resources:
@genspect
@GETAtherapy
@widerlenspod
@DetransAware
@sometherapist
@pittparents
@detrans_voices
@Detrans_United
@transpsychepod