It was 4 p.m., and I was rushing to meet Helena for dinner. Yes, Helena, the detransitioner who writes beautifully, has been interviewed on the podcast Gender: A Wider Lens, and has been one of the many bold and selfless young people who are willing to expose their inner selves, flaws, and strengths. She is such a courageous woman, I was feeling nervous about being in her presence. As I dressed and ran through the questions that I would ask her, I hoped they were interesting and poignant. I don’t think that I could have been more excited had I been meeting a movie star.
Hi there! I'm the mom of a trans kid and I just want to let you know that NOT every parent of a trans kid feels like their kid's coming out was like 9/11. Learning more about your kid's inner world is not comparable to a mass casualty event. That's actually really fucking offensive.
Thank you so very much for the wonderful article. This is so inspiring for all of us with loved ones who have transitioned. I am praying that my adult grandchildren (ages 36 to 19) all come out of the nightmare of transgenderism. Through the years, I instinctively I knew something was horribly wrong, as I watched my beloveds say they now were someone that I knew they were not. All three went to the same counselor, all struggling with mental health issues, and all trying to overcome their abandonment and abuse (sexual, emotional and physical). A 4th grandchild went to the same counselor and came out thinking sexuality is somehow "fluid". Whatever in the world does that even mean? I will be celebrating Detransitioner Awareness Day, even if I celebrate it alone as my family is broken apart. I love, respect, honor and admire Detransitioners beyond any words I can find. They, along with brave, loving and honest parents, family members, doctors, nurses, counselors, writers, authors, researchers and journalists will be the saving grace of this crisis that threatens our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Thank you, all.
Non poteva essere spiegato meglio di così, penso che tutti noi genitori ci troviamo in questa situazione e proviamo gli stessi sentimenti,
I detransitori sono persone speciali e hanno diritto di avere diritti umani proprio come gli altri, e vero non sono i nostri salvatori ma sono la bocca della verità in una società ormai piena di bugie grazie! Sostegno assoluto ❤️
This warms my heart in so many ways. Thank you for being a voice for the voiceless. Detransitioners aren't broken but they have been harmed by society and our profit driven medical field. They are the bravest of the brave. They deserve so much more respect than they are given right now. We need to encourage solidarity with this community and actively press for better care and resources. Much love to our brothers and sisters who have been through such turmoil in their young lives. We promise to do all we can to help bring awareness not only on March 12th but every day in the future.
Bravo to Helena and all the detransitioners who have been speaking out. They really are brave because they are putting their vulnerability out for all to see. They are admitting that the world was able to "fool" them into doing something that was harmful to themselves, and that, in retrospect, makes no sense. They are also amazing in that they managed to extricate themselves from the lies and come out the other side of this mess relatively intact (many are physically maimed and psychologically scarred), and stronger and wiser. They deserve respect, compassion and care. They don't deserve to be swept under the carpet!
Your statement about Pronouncement Day, and everything that followed, is exactly my experience and I'm sure many parents will be nodding along as they read this. Three years ago, I would never have known about the pain detransitioners are going through, and in many ways, I wish I never had to know about it. But I can't feign ignorance now, and can only hope society steps up and helps all of the victims of gender ideology, not the least of whom are the detransitioners.
Hi there! I'm the mom of a trans kid and I just want to let you know that NOT every parent of a trans kid feels like their kid's coming out was like 9/11. Learning more about your kid's inner world is not comparable to a mass casualty event. That's actually really fucking offensive.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 This is excellent.
I cannot believe that she actually banned discussing detransitioners. How obvious was she that it is a problem to her narrative. Gross lady.
Thank you so very much for the wonderful article. This is so inspiring for all of us with loved ones who have transitioned. I am praying that my adult grandchildren (ages 36 to 19) all come out of the nightmare of transgenderism. Through the years, I instinctively I knew something was horribly wrong, as I watched my beloveds say they now were someone that I knew they were not. All three went to the same counselor, all struggling with mental health issues, and all trying to overcome their abandonment and abuse (sexual, emotional and physical). A 4th grandchild went to the same counselor and came out thinking sexuality is somehow "fluid". Whatever in the world does that even mean? I will be celebrating Detransitioner Awareness Day, even if I celebrate it alone as my family is broken apart. I love, respect, honor and admire Detransitioners beyond any words I can find. They, along with brave, loving and honest parents, family members, doctors, nurses, counselors, writers, authors, researchers and journalists will be the saving grace of this crisis that threatens our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Thank you, all.
Non poteva essere spiegato meglio di così, penso che tutti noi genitori ci troviamo in questa situazione e proviamo gli stessi sentimenti,
I detransitori sono persone speciali e hanno diritto di avere diritti umani proprio come gli altri, e vero non sono i nostri salvatori ma sono la bocca della verità in una società ormai piena di bugie grazie! Sostegno assoluto ❤️
This warms my heart in so many ways. Thank you for being a voice for the voiceless. Detransitioners aren't broken but they have been harmed by society and our profit driven medical field. They are the bravest of the brave. They deserve so much more respect than they are given right now. We need to encourage solidarity with this community and actively press for better care and resources. Much love to our brothers and sisters who have been through such turmoil in their young lives. We promise to do all we can to help bring awareness not only on March 12th but every day in the future.
I will support the detransitioners that day and everyone day!
Bravo to Helena and all the detransitioners who have been speaking out. They really are brave because they are putting their vulnerability out for all to see. They are admitting that the world was able to "fool" them into doing something that was harmful to themselves, and that, in retrospect, makes no sense. They are also amazing in that they managed to extricate themselves from the lies and come out the other side of this mess relatively intact (many are physically maimed and psychologically scarred), and stronger and wiser. They deserve respect, compassion and care. They don't deserve to be swept under the carpet!
Your statement about Pronouncement Day, and everything that followed, is exactly my experience and I'm sure many parents will be nodding along as they read this. Three years ago, I would never have known about the pain detransitioners are going through, and in many ways, I wish I never had to know about it. But I can't feign ignorance now, and can only hope society steps up and helps all of the victims of gender ideology, not the least of whom are the detransitioners.