Yesterday I felt physically sick hearing that NHS England may be about to threaten supportive parents of trans children with ‘safeguarding protocols’ if they go outside the NHS for gender care. 1/14 We love our teen to bits. This is not what parents want for their children, constant despair that they may struggle to live their life. They tell us & demonstrate clearly every day that this is what they NEED. 2/14

We’re distraught that our 14 yr old may have their blocker treatment withdrawn (next jab due Fri) They know their body will change if this happens. They’re stealth at school so feel they won’t be able to go anymore. Back to being bullied & too scared to use toilets 1/6 They’re afraid they won’t be able to continue the sports they love & fear their career plans won’t be realised. They’re afraid of feeling hopeless with no control of their own identity. This is what not having blockers would mean to them 2/6