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Emily Ann's avatar

The impact of this cult on siblings is one that we should probably explore further as a group. I know we have touched on it many times but I feel like deeper dives are needed. This story is a perfect example. My older son (now 20) has been damaged beyond words. He is embarrassed, confused, tired of how much oxygen her issues take up in the family - to the point that he tries to minimize how much time he spends with us as a group. I can't say that I blame him - he's in survival mode.

I'm holding you in my thoughts. This cult leaves so many victims in its wake.

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Hippiesq's avatar

I too am very thankful for my son, who recognizes that his trans-identified teenage sister is confused and succumbing to a horrible societal "trend" to deny biological reality, abandon good health, and engage in a fruitless search for "authenticity" in synthetic chemicals, surgeries and outright lies. My son has always been sensible, smart, sweet, protective of his little sister, good humored, and so much more, and his ability to see through the messages that he too was and is bombarded with every day does not surprise me one bit. I am also so thankful to my sister, who listens to my rants, always calmly and compassionately, with great patience. I do not know what I would do without them. Thank you for the reminder!

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