There's more than one type of gender dysphoria. Drs. Bailey and Blanchard describe them here: https://4thwavenow.com/2017/12/07/gender-dysphoria-is-not-one-thing/ … 2
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Many parents of
#ROGD kids have gathered at https://4thwavenow.com/ We are hesitant to OK cross-sex hormones and surgeries. We're skeptical that a condition caught via social contagion should be treated with medical interventions. 3Show this thread -
We prefer to provide alternative support for our kids. For example, I bought my
#ROGD daughter clothes from the men's department. Got her hair cut. Reminded her that girls can wear these clothes and have short hair. 4Show this thread -
Found her a therapist who helped her sort through past trauma. Encouraged her to participate in extracurricular activities (which she loved). Tried to keep our relationship as strong as possible. 5
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I didn't affirm her new gender identity. But I did acknowledge her distress and told her I loved her unconditionally. During this time period she was emotionally fragile. I was as gentle as possible with her. 6
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At times my daughter was extremely frustrated with me. She wanted me to OK transition. But I held my ground. I felt strongly that this was in her best interest. 7
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Beyond a therapist she briefly saw (& maybe some friends), she wasn't affirmed in her new identity by family members, teachers, or anyone else. 8
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She was given time & space to figure herself out. Also, therapy helped immensely. After a year, she decided she wasn't trans after all. 9
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And my daughter has remained convinced that she is female for over two years. She's more comfortable with her body. Happier. And much less emotionally fragile. 10
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There are trans activists who've accused me of being a hateful transphobic bigot for taking the approach I did. They've called me "unsupportive" and predicted my "son" will commit suicide. 11
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But I--and likely most people (besides trans activists)--consider it wise to proceed with caution if children suddenly, unexpectedly want drastic, experimental medical interventions promoted by their peers. 12
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It makes sense to try the least invasive options first (therapy, supporting the rejection of sex role stereotypes, exercise/yoga, etc.) and save hormones/surgeries as a last resort. 13
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This is how many
@4th_WaveNow parents support their#ROGD kids. And quite a few of our kids have--with love and patience and time--outgrown their transgender identities. 14Show this thread
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