Heartbreaking heartbreaking heartbreaking. Our own son - not gay, but struggled through adolescence w severe adhd and bullying- suddenly announced a trans ID at 24. We were blindsided, baffled, but supportive. Limited in our influence because he lived independently, but we tried one gentle convo (after I’d “educated myself” as advised by friends/clinicians and discovered 4th wave now etc) where we expressed our concerns sbout his underlying trauma and whether their might be more going on. No anger or resentment but - he didn’t tell us abt his planned surgery. Though an affirming fam member told us about a week before (wanting us to “do something!”) he didn’t let us know until 6 am the morning of the procedure by text.
I’m not sure I can ever forgive the medical, psychological, and educational communities for pushing this harm on young people.
Hugs. 💗
I am so sorry that society cares so little for your family.....I am not surprised by the arrogance of the doctors who seem to ignore the science....
I fear for my daughter.
Heartbreaking heartbreaking heartbreaking. Our own son - not gay, but struggled through adolescence w severe adhd and bullying- suddenly announced a trans ID at 24. We were blindsided, baffled, but supportive. Limited in our influence because he lived independently, but we tried one gentle convo (after I’d “educated myself” as advised by friends/clinicians and discovered 4th wave now etc) where we expressed our concerns sbout his underlying trauma and whether their might be more going on. No anger or resentment but - he didn’t tell us abt his planned surgery. Though an affirming fam member told us about a week before (wanting us to “do something!”) he didn’t let us know until 6 am the morning of the procedure by text.