For me, I thought I was transgender for a couple of years

I was convinced to my core that I was a boy. 
I said call me he, and I was called he.
I believed that this would only bring me joy.

I was young, and vulnerable,
There was Covid
I got Tiktok, 
Where people
Noted and quoted
How they were devoted
To be different,
To change their gender,
And that it brought them peace.

I was alone, Insecure, and depressed.
I saw people, who seemed free
Who had the same struggles as me,
When they changed who they were,
 They seemed a lot happier,
Or at least that’s what they showed to me.

All I heard was: If you’re questioning you’re definitely trans, cis people don’t question.
I was told there was a solution to my mental struggles.
If you’re not happy being a girl, you might not be one.
This was repeated over and over, again
Till My mind was made up back then

My parents were smart,
They knew this wouldn’t end well
But everyone said they were transphobic and hateful.

My doctor offered me blockers.
I’m very glad my parents declined. 
Imagine if they didn’t, where would I be now?
These drugs aren’t reversible, as we’re often told.
They can cause permanent damage, 
Yet they say it’s as good as gold.
But what they really want is for more to get sold.
 
We’re told that no one regrets, 
but if you only knew.
That society doesn’t tell us everything 
Because their horrific plan would go askew. 

There’s still hope,
The detrans subreddit had 56k members
So people actually do regret changing their genders.

All I heard was: If you’re questioning you’re definitely trans, cis people don’t question.
I was told there was a solution to my mental struggles.
If you’re not happy being a girl, you might not be one.
This was repeated over and over, again
Till My mind was made up back then

The therapists are saying that affirmation is the only way,
But what if only for a moment, they would consider that kids constantly engage in imaginary play?

If you also care about kids, speak out. Use your voice. 
Or else the pharmaceutical companies will make big bucks from our innocent girls and boys.

Before I go, just know, that you shouldn’t blindly trust the news 
Do your research, see both sides.
Weigh the pros and cons,
And only then decide your side. 

Don’t forget to have compassion,
And to be kind.

This world is messed up, and we need to stand tight.