Seriously, how many trans people have experienced some kind of significant gender identity/gender expression change effort or conversion practice at some point in their lives? I feel like that would be most of us.
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I would love to see more research on gender identity change efforts/anti-trans conversion practices that include both formal conversion therapy and more informal practices, especially those that involve transphobic family members. What impact does this have on people?
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And what resources and supports would help people who've experienced gender identity change efforts/conversion practices? What can we do to help people recover and thrive?
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I talked about this often before. I’ve stopped mostly now because I’m tired. But I have nerve damage in my back from physical abuse and permanent scars from emergency surgery as a result of the men “dealing with me” and the psychological fallout that followed at puberty.
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I was never brought to a clinic, but that’s why I call it conversion abuse. It doesn’t have to take place in any formal setting to get the lasting effects. Homebrew is just as toxic if not more because it happens behind closed doors and without the veneer of “therapy.”
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I'm so sorry that happened to you. This is exactly the kind of abuse that deserves more study and attention. Banning conversion therapy is a good start but there are so many other forms of abuse that need to be resisted too.
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You saw the UN rapporteur's report?
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I have, though it's been I while since I looked at it. It's great that there are many organizations around the world fighting conversion therapy/practices. From what I've seen so far, it seems like a lot more is known about anti-gay conversion practices compared to anti-trans.
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