Many parents who consent to blockers for their kids are unfairly vilified. I don't think most people understand how much pressure they're under, not just from being told their kid may kill themselves, but also from being attacked as abusive and transphobic should they hesitate.
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The fear is paralyzing. Exhausting. The idea that a gender clinic would enlist CPS if parents don’t agree to treatments (backed up by primarily low grade evidence) is horrific. Or that a school counselor could report home life as “unsafe” bc pronouns aren’t used is terrifying.
It's a dystopian nightmare. I struggle to comprehend how parents remain strong in that situation, their love for their children is something else.
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It’s hard. I’ve become somewhat emotionally detached. Actually things have calmed down since we were forced into quarentine together. At least now I know where she is. We’re not really speaking though, even though I use the new name and pronouns when I talk to her.
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she hates me because I won’t agree to testosterone. I’m pretty sure she has a group of friends telling her that I’m a horrible parent. Or reinforcing her belief that I am.
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Thank you, Watson. It’s definitely the hardest thing I’ve ever experienced. Really appreciate you thinking of us today
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Always <3
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