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?
Also, if she's receptive to it, try talking to her yourself: tell her your concerns and see if you can get her to open up about her past trauma. I hope she gets better, it sounds like she's dealing with a lot.