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Jane Smith's avatar

This is why I have a pseudonym, so I can like away and interact freely. Granted, I first took it on a few years ago (different platform) so I could ask questions about covert abuse and tell bits of my story without fear of "harming his reputation".

I was just finally crawling out of that hell to find myself in this one.

But the more I'm learning, the more I'm seeing similarities between what I escaped and what my child has been sucked into. I pray and pray that one day I'll be able to use my suffering to alleviate his. Or at least to hold him in it when there is no relief to be had. A moment I both hope for, and dread terribly, at the same time, with the same heart. A Mama's heart ❤️‍🩹

Eleganta's avatar

"Like returning hostages, still wincing at the camera lights - you are living proof that there is a chance for our loved ones still captured behind the lines.

"To us, you are the literal embodiment of hope.

"We are wrapping you in a mom’s embrace, leaning into a fatherly bear hug, giving you a sibling arm squeeze of affection and saying that YOU MATTER."

❤️

Un-silent's avatar

For you formed my inward parts;

you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.

I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

Wonderful are your works;

my soul knows it very well.

Psalm 139:13-14

The enemy cannot change this, save the children.

Mom First's avatar

Omg yes, all of this!

Thank you detransitioners! I enjoy you so much. You’ve given me so much, even some laughter in times of darkness. Thank you! ❤️

Dee's avatar

So true! I fangirl over all the detransitioners, wish my daughter could meet you, and hope that one day she’ll be ready to join your ranks and meet such cool people.

Realitycheck's avatar

Yes, I echo this message to every person who has embraced their true sex, and who have shared their stories here on PITT. It's one thing to realize you have been led down the wrong path by medical "professionals" and by society, but it's quite another to come out publicly and share your stories. Thank-you for giving PITT families hope that all our children, no matter what age, will come back to reality one day. xxxx

Traci Hansen's avatar

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

YES!!! 100% YES!!!!

Average Dad's avatar

That's right, keep hope and grace alive, we parents will be the only ones who will truly love and help our lost children.

Ann's avatar

Waiting with so many of you for our children to come home.

senora sangria's avatar

🙏🏼 Thank you for this message, and thank you, de-transitioners, for your courage & determination to keep working out the full story of what is happening. There is not one among us humans who doesn't make mistakes in going about learning how to live our lives. What a worthy project to try to correct our false beliefs and unwise choices!

Hippiesq's avatar

This is so beautifully written. I want to echo the bravery and strength it takes just to realize that you were led astray by the adults around you, and your peers, and an "overvalued belief," to the point of agreeing to medical self-harm, much less the courage it takes to speak openly about these events, in the face of hostility by so many around you.

I admit that, despite my attempts to be "zen" and accept my daughter's decisions, including taking testosterone starting at 18 and lying to those around her about her sex, I hopefully await the day when she too will come to realize that she was led astray by the adults around her and her peers, and an "overvalued belief." I would love it if she also openly spoke of these events, but I would be extremely happy if she simply became aware herself and stopped the medical harm.

In the meantime, I will continue to marvel at the detransitioners who are leading society's way out of this mess!!!

LovingMother's avatar

"but I would be extremely happy if she simply became aware herself and stopped the medical harm"

Me, as well.

Gloria's avatar

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!

Thank you so much for these wonderful, encouraging words !

I'm looking forward to that moment when our family will be reunited again.

For now, we're still in "no contact" ... almost 3 years since the "coming out".

Unfortunately, in Germany where I live, there is no platform for detransitioners. They have no voice... I guess there are not many... the politics is still very strong financing and affirming the cult. I hope the peak is achieved and the next generation is safe.

CA mom's avatar

Their messages are POWER. For those that have emerged from this experience more whole than when they started and have the courage to publicly discuss it, I am so grateful. There are children who will avoid this fate due to their bravery. Thank you for honoring them with your well written post.

Carla N's avatar

What an incredibly beautiful description of how I feel as a mom! Last year, we did celebrate in person with the detransitioners who attended Genspect. Their stories do give hope!!!