@AbigailShrier discusses ROGD not in terms of a DSM diagnosis, but as a social contagion, a separate entity unrelated to historical gender dysphoria. Her focus is squarely on the health & well-being of this specific population of young people.
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I (& likely many others) find her article refreshing because she quickly gets to the point & makes the case that ROGD (which I use as a short-hand descriptor, not a diagnosis) is real & that it's impacting youth & their families. /3
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Shrier interviewed over a dozen mother/fathers who are struggling (or have struggled) with parenting a child who suddenly identified as trans and became hell bent on modifying their bodies. She took their concerns seriously, investigated the phenomenon, & reported it. /4
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Just like you'd expect a journalist to do if they uncovered a new social contagion spreading like anorexia, bulimia, & cutting. I hope more journalists are inspired to do the same. /5
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