Old news (2015), but how many know that a prominent LA gender therapist promoted a GoFundMe for double mastectomy for a young woman w/Down Syndrome--while she was hospitalized in the ICU? According to some, it's "ableist" to "gatekeep" even people w/fragile mental/physical health https://twitter.com/MthrMalkin/status/967093387412336640 …
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Lest you think these are fringe figures, the Olson-Kennedys are educating other professionals--including in the court system--about their approach, which features medical transition for younger and younger patients. They are the leading edge worldwide. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1705449002872889&set=a.130339653717173.34826.100002234182339&type=3 …pic.twitter.com/pHXcPp06Dw
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Olson-Kennedy was also the mental health counselor for a girl, born with fetal alcohol syndrome, who received a double mastectomy at age 14. They push the envelope all the time. (Olson-Kennedy's involvement is detailed in this 2016 article).http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/people/sdut-transgender-teens-new-life-2016apr07-story.html …
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The child's mother formed an organization and is now a leading activist for early medical transition of trans-identified youth. http://transfamilysos.org/2016/10/29/san-diego-city-beat-honors-kathie-moehlig/ …
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Some readers may recognize her from this article, wherein she advocates (via her organization) for more access to under-18 "top surgeries."--paid for by insurance. https://4thwavenow.com/2017/01/26/shriveled-raisins-the-bitter-harvest-of-affirmative-care/ …pic.twitter.com/A8DJE8PBNY
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