Thanks for sharing your story. It needs to be widely read - by your peers, by people your parents age, and by my generation which is the grandparents. Too many people are ignorant and complacent, they think it's a priority to 'be kind' and affirm all things trans. They don't know about the cultishness of the trans movement and the destruction it is causing to young people. I just wish your story and the many others like it would be widely available.
A painful and remarkable story. I hope you now have a contented life most of the time. Thank you for sharing what happened and how you came through it all. 💗
Thank you for sharing, Sinead. This is a really powerful essay with a lot of insight into what our kids are thinking and feeling. I’m so happy for you and your family that you’re in a better place now!
Bless your heart. I’m sorry you were abused and let down by so many. Thank God you have a strong mom who fought for you. And good for you for being wise enough to listen to her and to that still small voice in your spirit that told you something was wrong.
Sinead, you are ana amazing young woman. Thank you for this very detailed account of what your journey was like. First of all, I am sorry you were sexually abused, I was too when I was very young and it took me 20 years before I was able to talk about it, forgive and heal. It was not your fault. It is also not your fault that you were influenced and groomed into believing the trans ideology. It is an evil cult that preys on confused children, and you were a victim. Your honesty helped me to understand the depth of this tragic nightmare happening around the world. You answered many questions I have had and now I understand much better how difficult it is to turn away or walk away from this influence. The internet is evil and fills innocent minds with ideas and conceptions that are not healthy, or real, or safe. Your Mother loves you very much and fought hard to save you. My wish for you is to heal completely, thrive and prosper. You are very strong, and your story will help many people on this sub stack to understand what their own children are going through. Best wishes.
Thank you so much Sinead for boldly sharing your experiences with us. G-d bless you & your Mum. Your account will help me in the work I do with parents, family, & young people over here in the US!
Although I believed I was trans, a psychologist affirming this was extremely important to me and proved that I was really trans "
Interesting that you felt a pretty much total stranger knew you better than your parents but that is what a cult does.
2) "By this time I had no ability to think critically and use my brain"
That is how cults work too. But as a 13 year old you critical thinking is not developed. That is why children should rely on trusted adults, parents, that know them best.
I'm sorry you went through this. Yes, "just three years" so much has happened to you. I heard many of these things that the trans community tells you to do or believe repeated from the my 24 y/o son when he identified and was so angry at us. Thank you for sharing your very personal story. You've been through a lot, learned a lot.
"I really felt the dysphoria start to lift and I started to stand up straight again." I can picture you standing up tall. This is an inspiring story, you are strong and resilient. Keep going Sinead!
Hi Sinead, thank you for telling your story so truthfully and with such courage. I’m extremely sorry you went through such a dreadful time 💛 You explain everything really well and it shines a light on what is happening to young people, especially those that have been traumatised and are vulnerable. Your description does confirm that teenagers and young people are being exposed to a cult-like ideology. Adults, especially those in positions of authority, must read your account and take action to prevent any other child or young person from harm. I wish you well and hope you’re recovering from the ordeal of the past few years X
Every bit of this makes my blood boil ,as usual. There will surely be a special place in Hell for many of these people ,and their cowardly enablers ,in all institutions everywhere !! If ,God forbid ,there is ever a "Genocide" ,it won't be these perverts who are the victims , that's for sure ,and the authorities will be equally responsible for the carnage !! Thanks ,JL ,for infuriating me yet again 😱😭🤮👍❤️
Can I first say thank you Sinead for your amazingly insightful essay. You articulate beautifully the insidious brainwashing and delusional, sick behaviours of so many in the medical “industry” who are quite literally ruining our youngsters lives. This unfortunately was the response from my now 19 year old daughter to whom I sent your article:
“I’m tired of the bullshit. Stop wingeing to me about how you don’t like that I’m trans. The fact of the matter is, testosterone is making me feel better than ever because of the changes it’s making, I simply do not care if you don’t like it”
She declared to our little family of 4 at the dinner table when she was 17 and a half “I want to announce I’m trans!”
Her Dad and I just looked at each other in utter shock/horror as we both realised simultaneously that this was going to be a nightmare going forward. We were right sadly. We’re only 18 months into this and she is already medicalising on the advice of our (Ex) family GP, recommended Therapist (found out she has a trans child herself and follows WPATH SOC8 protocols) and attends a gender clinic also referred to by our GP where her “Doctor” is a gay man who’s specialty area is HIV/AIDS. It’s unfathomable.
I'm so sorry you're dealing with this and her reply. It's making me think of of Una-Jane's comment, below: the key to exiting a cult is curiosity.
I'm glad you're continuing to reach her, and are staying connected. Does she share the writings that influence her? It would be interesting to see them.
I tell people,
"In order to make wise decisions, it's necessary to read--not just listen to, but to read-- from sources across the ideological spectrum on this, or any other issue, and then use your critical thinking skills to think for yourself.
"And for any fast moving topic like this one, it's important to KEEP reading from all sides on the issue, for new information, and then, again, think for yourself."
I have bookmarked your account because it is so truthful and so clearly expressed, and would shine in a Court of law. The key to exit from the cult is curiosity: your mother's first, and then yours. We are all working to encourage curiosity. THANK YOU so much!
This is why the approach of Dr Az Hakeem here in the UK has worked well. He has pioneered (for ten years) "group meetings or therapy" for patients with varying degrees of Gender Dysphoria. By bringing the "newbys" into contact with those who have "gone before", the newbys generally decide to desist. See an article he wrote in 2021 for TransgenderTrend.com. https://www.transgendertrend.com/interview-az-hakeem/ "The value of group therapy for gender dysphoria patients". Like many psychiatrists he is a bit odd himself (a past "Goth" he wears tons of silver rings on his right hand only and never has a close shave!) but he is OK. I have met him.
Please, Sinead, I do hope that you have thanked your Mum? I don't mean just "thanked", but hugged, jumped up and kissed, held her hand, told her that she is the most wonderful mum in the world - and told your Dad that he is a pillar of strength and a wonderful husband to your Mum? I think a little recognition for your parents is in order, please? You are now 14 and you can give credit where it is due, can't you? You are ALL chips off the same block: you DON'T believe the Bull Shit! Good on all of you. Signed: a Transwidow, the abandoned wife of a Transsexual man (God, the BS he dished out to me!!!) We love you really.
Well done to you ,Sinead ,for this very honest and powerful piece and well done to your mum for her courage and strength in helping to pull you out of this nightmare. Yes ,it truly IS a cult and we should all be saying so ,loudly !! God Bless ,and have a great life 👍❤️
The dynamics of the cult shine through vibrantly. We need to approach this malignant monster as we would other dangerous social pathogens. Force-feed truth.
Thanks for sharing your story. It needs to be widely read - by your peers, by people your parents age, and by my generation which is the grandparents. Too many people are ignorant and complacent, they think it's a priority to 'be kind' and affirm all things trans. They don't know about the cultishness of the trans movement and the destruction it is causing to young people. I just wish your story and the many others like it would be widely available.
A painful and remarkable story. I hope you now have a contented life most of the time. Thank you for sharing what happened and how you came through it all. 💗
Thank you for sharing, Sinead. This is a really powerful essay with a lot of insight into what our kids are thinking and feeling. I’m so happy for you and your family that you’re in a better place now!
An incredible story of a brave young woman who has an incredible Mom!
Not only is it child abuse, it is psychological emotional parent abuse and trauma.
Bless your heart. I’m sorry you were abused and let down by so many. Thank God you have a strong mom who fought for you. And good for you for being wise enough to listen to her and to that still small voice in your spirit that told you something was wrong.
Sinead, you are ana amazing young woman. Thank you for this very detailed account of what your journey was like. First of all, I am sorry you were sexually abused, I was too when I was very young and it took me 20 years before I was able to talk about it, forgive and heal. It was not your fault. It is also not your fault that you were influenced and groomed into believing the trans ideology. It is an evil cult that preys on confused children, and you were a victim. Your honesty helped me to understand the depth of this tragic nightmare happening around the world. You answered many questions I have had and now I understand much better how difficult it is to turn away or walk away from this influence. The internet is evil and fills innocent minds with ideas and conceptions that are not healthy, or real, or safe. Your Mother loves you very much and fought hard to save you. My wish for you is to heal completely, thrive and prosper. You are very strong, and your story will help many people on this sub stack to understand what their own children are going through. Best wishes.
Thank you so much Sinead for boldly sharing your experiences with us. G-d bless you & your Mum. Your account will help me in the work I do with parents, family, & young people over here in the US!
Congratulations!!
Two things you wrote struck me.
1)
Although I believed I was trans, a psychologist affirming this was extremely important to me and proved that I was really trans "
Interesting that you felt a pretty much total stranger knew you better than your parents but that is what a cult does.
2) "By this time I had no ability to think critically and use my brain"
That is how cults work too. But as a 13 year old you critical thinking is not developed. That is why children should rely on trusted adults, parents, that know them best.
I'm sorry you went through this. Yes, "just three years" so much has happened to you. I heard many of these things that the trans community tells you to do or believe repeated from the my 24 y/o son when he identified and was so angry at us. Thank you for sharing your very personal story. You've been through a lot, learned a lot.
"I really felt the dysphoria start to lift and I started to stand up straight again." I can picture you standing up tall. This is an inspiring story, you are strong and resilient. Keep going Sinead!
Hi Sinead, thank you for telling your story so truthfully and with such courage. I’m extremely sorry you went through such a dreadful time 💛 You explain everything really well and it shines a light on what is happening to young people, especially those that have been traumatised and are vulnerable. Your description does confirm that teenagers and young people are being exposed to a cult-like ideology. Adults, especially those in positions of authority, must read your account and take action to prevent any other child or young person from harm. I wish you well and hope you’re recovering from the ordeal of the past few years X
Every bit of this makes my blood boil ,as usual. There will surely be a special place in Hell for many of these people ,and their cowardly enablers ,in all institutions everywhere !! If ,God forbid ,there is ever a "Genocide" ,it won't be these perverts who are the victims , that's for sure ,and the authorities will be equally responsible for the carnage !! Thanks ,JL ,for infuriating me yet again 😱😭🤮👍❤️
Can I first say thank you Sinead for your amazingly insightful essay. You articulate beautifully the insidious brainwashing and delusional, sick behaviours of so many in the medical “industry” who are quite literally ruining our youngsters lives. This unfortunately was the response from my now 19 year old daughter to whom I sent your article:
“I’m tired of the bullshit. Stop wingeing to me about how you don’t like that I’m trans. The fact of the matter is, testosterone is making me feel better than ever because of the changes it’s making, I simply do not care if you don’t like it”
She declared to our little family of 4 at the dinner table when she was 17 and a half “I want to announce I’m trans!”
Her Dad and I just looked at each other in utter shock/horror as we both realised simultaneously that this was going to be a nightmare going forward. We were right sadly. We’re only 18 months into this and she is already medicalising on the advice of our (Ex) family GP, recommended Therapist (found out she has a trans child herself and follows WPATH SOC8 protocols) and attends a gender clinic also referred to by our GP where her “Doctor” is a gay man who’s specialty area is HIV/AIDS. It’s unfathomable.
I'm so sorry you're dealing with this and her reply. It's making me think of of Una-Jane's comment, below: the key to exiting a cult is curiosity.
I'm glad you're continuing to reach her, and are staying connected. Does she share the writings that influence her? It would be interesting to see them.
I tell people,
"In order to make wise decisions, it's necessary to read--not just listen to, but to read-- from sources across the ideological spectrum on this, or any other issue, and then use your critical thinking skills to think for yourself.
"And for any fast moving topic like this one, it's important to KEEP reading from all sides on the issue, for new information, and then, again, think for yourself."
I have bookmarked your account because it is so truthful and so clearly expressed, and would shine in a Court of law. The key to exit from the cult is curiosity: your mother's first, and then yours. We are all working to encourage curiosity. THANK YOU so much!
Oh, I love this. Thank you Una-Jane!
This is why the approach of Dr Az Hakeem here in the UK has worked well. He has pioneered (for ten years) "group meetings or therapy" for patients with varying degrees of Gender Dysphoria. By bringing the "newbys" into contact with those who have "gone before", the newbys generally decide to desist. See an article he wrote in 2021 for TransgenderTrend.com. https://www.transgendertrend.com/interview-az-hakeem/ "The value of group therapy for gender dysphoria patients". Like many psychiatrists he is a bit odd himself (a past "Goth" he wears tons of silver rings on his right hand only and never has a close shave!) but he is OK. I have met him.
Please, Sinead, I do hope that you have thanked your Mum? I don't mean just "thanked", but hugged, jumped up and kissed, held her hand, told her that she is the most wonderful mum in the world - and told your Dad that he is a pillar of strength and a wonderful husband to your Mum? I think a little recognition for your parents is in order, please? You are now 14 and you can give credit where it is due, can't you? You are ALL chips off the same block: you DON'T believe the Bull Shit! Good on all of you. Signed: a Transwidow, the abandoned wife of a Transsexual man (God, the BS he dished out to me!!!) We love you really.
Well done to you ,Sinead ,for this very honest and powerful piece and well done to your mum for her courage and strength in helping to pull you out of this nightmare. Yes ,it truly IS a cult and we should all be saying so ,loudly !! God Bless ,and have a great life 👍❤️
The dynamics of the cult shine through vibrantly. We need to approach this malignant monster as we would other dangerous social pathogens. Force-feed truth.