I don't want to remove trans health care. I want health care for dysphoric people to be improved. Not all dysphoric people benefit from transition: many of us were irreversibly harmed by it. Detransitioners are living proof that affirmation only is dangerous. We deserve better.
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My niece who I raise is in a behavioral treatment center. She is 15 and believes she is male. The center is very affirming. She has severe trauma. She has been hospitalized 7 times for sucide ideation. The center focuses on the gender identity and agrees with her. Any advice?
Has the center made an effort to discuss her trauma with her outside of discussing gender identity? Given that she's struggling with suicidal ideation this is clearly very serious – if the center won't help, I can only suggest you find a less affirming place to have her treated.
