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You still have a good fighting chance here before the age of 18 is reached, remove the phone and computer, get out of town this summer as soon as possible, go where Wi-Fi cannot find you if possible. Go away for a month - disconnect for a month. This school year is almost over, you have time. The above has worked for many kids but once 18 is reached not much you can do. My daughter almost 28, cannot even purchase or buy a card for as she claims manhood with her beard and T-voice. She hates us because we will not participate in this lie/fantasy. Yes the worst is seeing our friends children grow up , get married, have children, it's like being knifed again. Although we have become a bit more accustomed to the pain now. And when our friends ask us how is our Daughter? Some we have told, they usually won't ask anymore due to the horrors we speak of which are unimaginable for most, some we just nod and give a few bright spots, she does have a job and is living on her own and she is pursuing her great gift given which is music a talent we helped hone. But there is no fellowship or sharing between my daughter and us her parents. She will end up infertile, unable to orgasm, breasts are already removed, on hormones forever, perhaps more surgeries, and will one day realize the worst, that she did this horror willingly to herself. I hope she survives that day and reaches out for help. Please do pray for her and all of us, we do miss our daughter terribly and would do anything to help her, but we cannot and will not lie about who she is. Please do consider the advise given, I have read and seen testimonies that this has worked before, it seems your best shot to me - make plans now to save him.

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Wow, this is spot-on. I no longer look at social media posts because it hurts too much to see other kids live out their teenage years that I once just assumed would happen for my child. I feel bad when I get envious of those families and wonder where I went wrong, too. I am trying to embrace the fact that the dreams I once imagined for just aren't in the cards and to be ok with this new destiny. What was normal for me in the 80's doesn't apply in this day and age for our situation. Our world is so sophisticated now but lacks maturity. Instant gratification never produces the same fruits as time, patience and learning you can endure times that are uncomfortable. I am still eternally grateful for this child and all of the happiness she stills brings to me and our family life.

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