Everything said here is on the record. Here’s where I stand, as a mom and an abuse survivor: I support children. I support parents who don’t abuse children. I especially support children whose parents abuse or neglect them. As a journalist, my opinion is irrelevant.
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Replying to @lifeafterdawn @4th_WaveNow and
So, how do you define abuse? I'm a mom. My daughter suddenly came out as trans at 16 (no prior signs of gender dysphoria). If found her a therapist that helped her work through mental health issues. I didn't affirm or help her get on testosterone. Was I abusive?
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Replying to @LavenderVerse @4th_WaveNow and
Puberty blockers allow a child to avoid or postpone the secondary sex characteristics that puberty bring on. It’s a pause button. It’s safe. It’s effective. It’s not for everyone. I hope you and your child are ok.
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Replying to @briejnm @LavenderVerse and
Good for you, and your daughter. I never said there is a one size fits all diagnosis or response. I’m happy for your family. But you’re one case. My daughter is lesbian, too, but not GNC. I’d no more consider giving her puberty blockers than you should. But we’re not doctors.
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Replying to @briejnm @LavenderVerse and
I have no political agenda. Do you?
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Replying to @briejnm @LavenderVerse and
Good for you! I’m not opposing your goals. I would hope that you would also support actual trans kids getting the help they seek and need.
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That's the same study by the Dutch pioneers of puberty blockers that got us called "TERFs" for bringing up earlier. The Amsterdam group must be TERFs too. (Actually, they probably are to the "affirm-only" proponents, since the Dutch are cautious--like we are.)
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