I used the term "conversion therapy" to describe my experience of detransitioning because it's a term most people will recognize, even though it's not the best fit. I never saw a therapist or other mental health professional, I participated in support groups for detrans women.
-
Show this thread
-
Activists trying to eliminate "conversion therapy" are now creating broader language to cover more practices than formal "therapy". Some talk about "conversion practices" and SOGIECE which stands for sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression change efforts.
1 reply 2 retweets 23 likesShow this thread -
SOGIECE covers any attempt to change or suppress a person's sexuality, gender identity and/or gender expression.pic.twitter.com/oKWhdZZZJX
2 replies 3 retweets 18 likesShow this thread -
What I did would count as a "gender identity change effort" and "conversion practices" is a better fit than "conversion therapy" but most people are unfamiliar with those terms. The language is still evolving in order to better name these harmful beliefs and practices.
1 reply 1 retweet 16 likesShow this thread -
That's one reason I came up with "ideologically motivated detransition". My experience was similar to "conversion therapy" and ex-gay ministries in some ways but different in others. My old community and it's specific theories and practices is a relatively new development.
1 reply 1 retweet 19 likesShow this thread
Language describing "conversion therapy", SOGIECE and related practices will continue to develop as activists who oppose them work to understand them better and more survivors speak out. I'm doing what I can help more people resist SOGIECE, in whatever form they take.
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.