Thank you. The child in the video breaks my heart. But also, I suppose, gives some hope. Such bravery. I hope he is okay and getting the support he needs.
I also feel very sorry for the father. He represents millions of gas lit parents. What a burden to live with. Helen Joyce's comment is exactly on point. Trans ideology turns the whole family into victims.
The decision to Drop the T—going from LGBT Courage to LGB Courage—seems like a major shift. A decision with big implications. They could be positive and necessary, but at this point I am not sure what they even are.
Is there no longer any place in the movement for people who identify as trans themselves, but are appalled by medical transition for minors, invasion of all-female spaces, etc.? If so, what prompted the change?
Has the movement decided there is no subset of people for whom transition might be the only viable path—is “trans” simply a pathology in all cases? If not, where is the line drawn? Are there any walks of life (getting a job, renting an apartment) where a civil-rights framework is relevant for those who may never desire a “path back”?
Genuinely curious about these questions, would welcome some clarification!
I, too, would appreciate reading the reason for the name change. My view is that it is perfectly alright and necessary that not all groups be all things to all people. I found it alienating and inconsistent to have the T in the name, because there is no objective medical test proving anyone is "transgender," "born in the wrong bosy," or has a "brain/body mismatch." This is just based on societal, male dominant/female subordinate sex-role stereotypes that perfectly reflect no one, and that hopefully we're all gradually moving away from. I dont think it serves anyone to pretend that they're the opposite sex. Its just gaslighting oneself and others to use the term, "transgender," or use "preferred pronouns."
If anyone wants a more inclusive group, they can create one.
I have gotten a couple of “message requests” since posting this, but unfortunately can’t get messages without downloading the Substack App. And my phone is too damn old to support the App. My Apologies! I can be reached at jojoryan56@yahoo.com.
Thank you for your ongoing courage and dedication. Josie and I have just made another donation, and I have restacked to encourage others to do so as well.
Winter gets added to the list of effeminate young boys who were gaslit into believing they are girls because they like "girlie" things. It makes me so sad. Kai Shappley - a very articulate young boy - was another, as was Jazz Jennings and Jackie Green. And the boy in NY that a psychologist told me about when he used that boy's story of being effeminate from a young age as proof that people can be born in the wrong body. That's 5 boys that I know of who fit this pattern. I am sure there are many more. This is a horrible, homophobic (as most such boys will turn out to be gay) trend.
You guys, on the other hand, are doing such important work. I have donated and will donate again, but am also happy to join you in your mission in any way that would be helpful. I am a parent in this so I am ALL IN.
The name change is a good one. While I appreciate that the old name was well intentioned, it never really made much sense. The allyship you had hoped to achieve was not truly possible.
Changing the name by dropping the “T” eliminates not unites. This is not a positive move by any stretch - this decision lacks courage and delegitimizes your cause.
Very much regret that you have centered a child victim in your video in a way that could easily damage and humiliate this young person. Really so much compelling material you didn’t need to use this child unwittingly
Really shows "courage" to bait-and-switch a group to scapegoat 1% of the population who wants to be LEFT ALONE. They don't want to cut into kids or make everyone transgender. This anti-science fear-mongering is going to drive us all off a cliff.
Love the new look and powerful video. Thank you for your hard work in the trenches of it all.
BRAVO!!
Thank you for your continuing courage in standing up to this insanity.
Thank you. The child in the video breaks my heart. But also, I suppose, gives some hope. Such bravery. I hope he is okay and getting the support he needs.
I also feel very sorry for the father. He represents millions of gas lit parents. What a burden to live with. Helen Joyce's comment is exactly on point. Trans ideology turns the whole family into victims.
The decision to Drop the T—going from LGBT Courage to LGB Courage—seems like a major shift. A decision with big implications. They could be positive and necessary, but at this point I am not sure what they even are.
Is there no longer any place in the movement for people who identify as trans themselves, but are appalled by medical transition for minors, invasion of all-female spaces, etc.? If so, what prompted the change?
Has the movement decided there is no subset of people for whom transition might be the only viable path—is “trans” simply a pathology in all cases? If not, where is the line drawn? Are there any walks of life (getting a job, renting an apartment) where a civil-rights framework is relevant for those who may never desire a “path back”?
Genuinely curious about these questions, would welcome some clarification!
I, too, would appreciate reading the reason for the name change. My view is that it is perfectly alright and necessary that not all groups be all things to all people. I found it alienating and inconsistent to have the T in the name, because there is no objective medical test proving anyone is "transgender," "born in the wrong bosy," or has a "brain/body mismatch." This is just based on societal, male dominant/female subordinate sex-role stereotypes that perfectly reflect no one, and that hopefully we're all gradually moving away from. I dont think it serves anyone to pretend that they're the opposite sex. Its just gaslighting oneself and others to use the term, "transgender," or use "preferred pronouns."
If anyone wants a more inclusive group, they can create one.
I have gotten a couple of “message requests” since posting this, but unfortunately can’t get messages without downloading the Substack App. And my phone is too damn old to support the App. My Apologies! I can be reached at jojoryan56@yahoo.com.
Thank you for your ongoing courage and dedication. Josie and I have just made another donation, and I have restacked to encourage others to do so as well.
Great news!
Love the new logo and mission statement. You are inspiring!
How can we share the video? Is there a link to just the video?
As many may have noticed X appears to be having some service issues, we will be releasing the video once X is back up and functioning.
Can it be posted to YouTube, please, for those of us not on X?
Winter gets added to the list of effeminate young boys who were gaslit into believing they are girls because they like "girlie" things. It makes me so sad. Kai Shappley - a very articulate young boy - was another, as was Jazz Jennings and Jackie Green. And the boy in NY that a psychologist told me about when he used that boy's story of being effeminate from a young age as proof that people can be born in the wrong body. That's 5 boys that I know of who fit this pattern. I am sure there are many more. This is a horrible, homophobic (as most such boys will turn out to be gay) trend.
You guys, on the other hand, are doing such important work. I have donated and will donate again, but am also happy to join you in your mission in any way that would be helpful. I am a parent in this so I am ALL IN.
The name change is a good one. While I appreciate that the old name was well intentioned, it never really made much sense. The allyship you had hoped to achieve was not truly possible.
Changing the name by dropping the “T” eliminates not unites. This is not a positive move by any stretch - this decision lacks courage and delegitimizes your cause.
Log-cabin “journalists” iitching to kiss the ring as if they aren't going to get thrown under the bus too.
Knee surgery has a higher rate of regret than gender affirming care does but by all means guys, bend the knee because “the children”.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 for dropping the T. NOW you are really showing some courage.
Very much regret that you have centered a child victim in your video in a way that could easily damage and humiliate this young person. Really so much compelling material you didn’t need to use this child unwittingly
Disappointed because i AM a supporter and have been since you were founded.
Good luck! We support your good and courageous work.
Fantastic video - sensitively portrayed and makes its important points in very powerful ways.
Really shows "courage" to bait-and-switch a group to scapegoat 1% of the population who wants to be LEFT ALONE. They don't want to cut into kids or make everyone transgender. This anti-science fear-mongering is going to drive us all off a cliff.
Wonderful growth! Thanks for all you do!