This is so true, except in Hollywood and many elite circles that thrive on attention/publicity. There are (too) many big names that seem to enjoy posting about their trans kids. It is heartbreaking and highlights the narcissism of too many.
I do not have any trans kids. I have a trans female cousin who came out at age 70 after a tortured life trying to be a typical male in a nuclear famiy. She started cross dressing at age 4 and is now at peace and is no longer an alcoholic. She felt trans long before anyone started talking about it, so you can't blame media for her lifeling feeling that she was a woman. I am interested in your stories because I want to know the whole truth of every issue we are faced with in our country. So I want facts. And I also need to know if you deny the experience of my cousin. Is there a balanced middle ground somewhere that you are hoping to reach?
I would be happy to exchange direct messages with you, Mary, and discuss my point of view. I can't pretend--I doubt anyone on this forum would--to represent everyone's point of view. Generally, however, I believe this is what brings many of us here: that we have suffered vitriol, ridicule, and/or shunning for having expressed our desire that our loved ones should thrive, should avoid harm, or, in some cases, should even survive, when that expression contradicted the narrative. And you are right: your cousin's pre-TikTok, pre-Genderbread Person, pre-lockdown experience undoubtedly differs vastly from that of the hordes of young medical consumers of today. If you "want facts" and aren't familiar with the Cass Review, perhaps start there? Personally, I'm not here to proselytize; I'm here to heal.
In the past, my book purchase public library requests have been rejected. However, I am thrilled to say my most recent (stories of detransitioners) was accepted! So I will certainly try again with PITT book one & also the new one
The library will acquire the following Book: "Parents With Inconvenient Truths About Trans: More Tales From the Homefront, by ISBN-13 978-1634312622 Josie A".
I will strive to form a team of 8 to do just that. Gideons reborn. I'll have to research to the history of the Gideons to see what kind of opposition they had to deal with.
Please buy copies of this book and share it with your family, friends, neighbors, coworkers - anyone who is supporting or not supporting you. We must educate. We must stand firm. We must help each other. I gave out a dozen copies of the first PITT book, and it made a difference in my inner circle. I have ordered copies of this second book and will continue to share it. If every person on this PITT sub stack bought just one copy it would spike our sales, and the NY Times will notice. We could become one of the best sellers and the truth would be everywhere. It starts with each of you. Please help spread the true stories, our true stories, so the truth will be heard. We must never give up this fight! This is what HOPE looks like!
Yes, and this: "Even people with the best of intentions, those who see the insanity of trans-ideology, can think that we parents did something wrong in raising our kids. Many people can’t bear to hear our stories or read about what our families have been through. It’s too painful. It’s almost beyond belief and so, they don’t believe it."
Book purchased! And I will pass it along and spread the word.
This is so true, except in Hollywood and many elite circles that thrive on attention/publicity. There are (too) many big names that seem to enjoy posting about their trans kids. It is heartbreaking and highlights the narcissism of too many.
Pre-ordered the Kindle version. Today and tomorrow are double points days on Kindle.
I do not have any trans kids. I have a trans female cousin who came out at age 70 after a tortured life trying to be a typical male in a nuclear famiy. She started cross dressing at age 4 and is now at peace and is no longer an alcoholic. She felt trans long before anyone started talking about it, so you can't blame media for her lifeling feeling that she was a woman. I am interested in your stories because I want to know the whole truth of every issue we are faced with in our country. So I want facts. And I also need to know if you deny the experience of my cousin. Is there a balanced middle ground somewhere that you are hoping to reach?
I would be happy to exchange direct messages with you, Mary, and discuss my point of view. I can't pretend--I doubt anyone on this forum would--to represent everyone's point of view. Generally, however, I believe this is what brings many of us here: that we have suffered vitriol, ridicule, and/or shunning for having expressed our desire that our loved ones should thrive, should avoid harm, or, in some cases, should even survive, when that expression contradicted the narrative. And you are right: your cousin's pre-TikTok, pre-Genderbread Person, pre-lockdown experience undoubtedly differs vastly from that of the hordes of young medical consumers of today. If you "want facts" and aren't familiar with the Cass Review, perhaps start there? Personally, I'm not here to proselytize; I'm here to heal.
Idea! Put them in “ little libraries” boxes in neighborhoods all over the US. someone is bound to read it.
Can we take them to a library for circulation? Or is the request an online form or in person?
In the past, my book purchase public library requests have been rejected. However, I am thrilled to say my most recent (stories of detransitioners) was accepted! So I will certainly try again with PITT book one & also the new one
I believe that some public libraries will purchase books if residents ask them to. I’m going to request that my public library purchase these books
Great idea!
I see my copies are scheduled to arrive on April 14th. I will request that my library order copies.
A message from my library:
Your suggestion has been approved!
The library will acquire the following Book: "Parents With Inconvenient Truths About Trans: More Tales From the Homefront, by ISBN-13 978-1634312622 Josie A".
I will strive to form a team of 8 to do just that. Gideons reborn. I'll have to research to the history of the Gideons to see what kind of opposition they had to deal with.
Please buy copies of this book and share it with your family, friends, neighbors, coworkers - anyone who is supporting or not supporting you. We must educate. We must stand firm. We must help each other. I gave out a dozen copies of the first PITT book, and it made a difference in my inner circle. I have ordered copies of this second book and will continue to share it. If every person on this PITT sub stack bought just one copy it would spike our sales, and the NY Times will notice. We could become one of the best sellers and the truth would be everywhere. It starts with each of you. Please help spread the true stories, our true stories, so the truth will be heard. We must never give up this fight! This is what HOPE looks like!
Just purchased. Thank you for continuing the fight and our voices.
Yes, and this: "Even people with the best of intentions, those who see the insanity of trans-ideology, can think that we parents did something wrong in raising our kids. Many people can’t bear to hear our stories or read about what our families have been through. It’s too painful. It’s almost beyond belief and so, they don’t believe it."
Book purchased! And I will pass it along and spread the word.