Even if a detransitioner is gracious enough to try to help, their advice will naturally be filtered through the lens of their experience w/their own parents (& talking to you may "trigger" memories/feelings). Not a recipe for objectivity, & may just cause more pain for everyone.
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Many detransitioners are writing, making videos, & speaking out on social media. There's plenty to learn from their experiences without asking them to be unpaid counselors. Here's an excellent new article by a detransitioner, w/plenty on family dynamics. https://medium.com/@lukaswarrior/medical-transition-is-not-the-answer-47e30650cf94 …
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"Allow them to dress however they want, cut their hair however they want, and choose whatever name they want. None of these things are irreversible. They should be allowed to experiment with their personality. But don’t encourage them to change their bodies."pic.twitter.com/1aIPV8bLoS
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Parents want an answer, a formula, a set of bullet points. But it's never one-size-fits-all. The waiting can feel intolerable, but it's unavoidable, existential. Ultimately the decision will be made by the young person themselves--hopefully w/a dash of parental wisdom in the mix.
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Thank you for this reminder
@4th_WaveNow. These detrans stories cause me conflicting emotions. Heartbreak re what choices they made & small Hope abt my own dghtr even tho I know this could be my hoping for 5-10+ more years. I do believe that#GenderCanBeHarmful -
Why on God’s Green Earth would you ever hope for your son to come to regret his choices and become miserable? Maybe you should just trust the choice he made was in fact the right one and instead hope for a fuller and happier life so you can have a fulfilling relationship.
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Agree 100%. It’s great to hear their voices, and their perspectives have been profoundly helpful in understanding my own child. That in itself is enough.
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