Beautiful piece. The critical role gays and lesbians play in this cannot be overstated. Marriage equality was achieved because gay and lesbian conservatives made the case to conservatives. Gay and lesbian liberals made the case to liberals. The same is true with this fight. Those of us who are gender nonconforming or who are gay or lesbian have to make the case demonstrating the harm done to us. Liberals need to make the liberal case against the toxic gender affirming treatment model. The movement will fail to make lasting change if it remains the current darling of the right. You are doing the work that will make the difference. Thanks for your sacrifice and be sure to take care of yourselves too.
Quote: "Liberals need to make the liberal case against the toxic gender affirming treatment model. The movement will fail to make lasting change if it remains the current darling of the right."
Here's one liberal who agrees wholeheartedly. There are many of us. We're currently being drowned out by the woke mob (and yes, as a lifelong liberal I use "woke" as a pejorative), but we keep fighting.
The Democrats have totally and utterly abdicated their responsibility on this and handed the rabid rightwing a gift on a silver platter. Unfortunately, I don't think anything will wake them up except the avalanche of medical malpractice lawsuits that is to come and the eventual refusal of insurance companies to cover any of this barbarism.
Thank you, Kara. Your words and unwavering advocacy have been a beacon of strength and clarity. The Abolition of Sex didn’t just inform me—it empowered me to speak out and take action. Your courage continues to inspire and guide my work.
It’s very telling how the activists will just stand with placards and soundbite chants but not actually stand up and argue their case. It’s almost as though they know that what they say is utter horseshit.
Thank you for your courage and unending devotion to the truth. I am one of the parents scared of potentially losing my children due to my refusal to affirm a delusion. My partner is all in on the trans train, driving it down the tracks at a breakneck speed. My 10-yo son has claimed a NB identity since he was 7. What child knows who he is, in any way, at 7? Now he gets lovebombed on a regular basis and is special for his "bravery" for claiming to NB. No wonder he doesn't "feel" like a boy. Being a boy is basic, bland and boring. No one celebrates you for being just a boy or girl. There are no parades for "cis" people. And my partner tells me I'm the one causing him psychological damage for not affirming his identity.
As a parent who must remain anonymous for fear of breaking contact with my own beautiful young adult child, I am among the throngs grateful for all of you. Your work and your bravery matter. Thank you!
Wow that clip of the therapist talking was impactful and not in the way she intended as you say, I had the thought as a therapist with over 25 years experience in this area that there is no way most therapists (or other medical specialists) providing such care can claim to be practicing within any identified scope of practice since there is virtually no training that teaches about the current risks of affirming clients’ identities as trans when it comes to differential diagnosis and the possible longer term outcomes that so many detransitioners have experienced.
I would have loved for someone to ask a follow up question after the conversion therapy question (if she thinks she’s engaging in a back door conversion therapy) how she was trained and if she is aware of detransition and regret, especially for many who say they are gay and lesbian, why are these identities not to be believed as well? What’s her answer to those who desist or detransition who say they were in fact escaping their authentic self? I’d love to hear her explain the existence of people who were sitting in that room, and I’d have loved for someone to tell her that if she denies the existence of detransitioners she is practicing outside the scope of her knowledge and expertise
Thank you for sharing what this was like, from the inside. All of your testimonies were clear, honest, and very powerful. Thank you so much for all you are doing.
Love the "Save the Tomboy" Tshirt. THANK YOU, everyone.
The ONLY thing I would add to Dr. Reed's speech is that we SHOULD NOT BE DOING THIS TO ANIMALS, EITHER. SAVE THE ANIMALS FROM BEING RAPED INTO TRANS IDEOLOGY, TOO.!
Beautiful piece. The critical role gays and lesbians play in this cannot be overstated. Marriage equality was achieved because gay and lesbian conservatives made the case to conservatives. Gay and lesbian liberals made the case to liberals. The same is true with this fight. Those of us who are gender nonconforming or who are gay or lesbian have to make the case demonstrating the harm done to us. Liberals need to make the liberal case against the toxic gender affirming treatment model. The movement will fail to make lasting change if it remains the current darling of the right. You are doing the work that will make the difference. Thanks for your sacrifice and be sure to take care of yourselves too.
Quote: "Liberals need to make the liberal case against the toxic gender affirming treatment model. The movement will fail to make lasting change if it remains the current darling of the right."
Here's one liberal who agrees wholeheartedly. There are many of us. We're currently being drowned out by the woke mob (and yes, as a lifelong liberal I use "woke" as a pejorative), but we keep fighting.
The Democrats have totally and utterly abdicated their responsibility on this and handed the rabid rightwing a gift on a silver platter. Unfortunately, I don't think anything will wake them up except the avalanche of medical malpractice lawsuits that is to come and the eventual refusal of insurance companies to cover any of this barbarism.
Well said.
Excellent post. Thank you all for what you are doing in NH.
Thank you, Kara. Your words and unwavering advocacy have been a beacon of strength and clarity. The Abolition of Sex didn’t just inform me—it empowered me to speak out and take action. Your courage continues to inspire and guide my work.
It’s very telling how the activists will just stand with placards and soundbite chants but not actually stand up and argue their case. It’s almost as though they know that what they say is utter horseshit.
Well done for standing up for the truth.
Thank you for your courage and unending devotion to the truth. I am one of the parents scared of potentially losing my children due to my refusal to affirm a delusion. My partner is all in on the trans train, driving it down the tracks at a breakneck speed. My 10-yo son has claimed a NB identity since he was 7. What child knows who he is, in any way, at 7? Now he gets lovebombed on a regular basis and is special for his "bravery" for claiming to NB. No wonder he doesn't "feel" like a boy. Being a boy is basic, bland and boring. No one celebrates you for being just a boy or girl. There are no parades for "cis" people. And my partner tells me I'm the one causing him psychological damage for not affirming his identity.
I’m so sorry, you shouldn’t have to go through this for believing in reality. This mass delusion can only hold for so long I pray.
My heart breaks for your unloved child.
Keep up the great work, you are indeed courageous.
As a parent who must remain anonymous for fear of breaking contact with my own beautiful young adult child, I am among the throngs grateful for all of you. Your work and your bravery matter. Thank you!
Wow that clip of the therapist talking was impactful and not in the way she intended as you say, I had the thought as a therapist with over 25 years experience in this area that there is no way most therapists (or other medical specialists) providing such care can claim to be practicing within any identified scope of practice since there is virtually no training that teaches about the current risks of affirming clients’ identities as trans when it comes to differential diagnosis and the possible longer term outcomes that so many detransitioners have experienced.
I would have loved for someone to ask a follow up question after the conversion therapy question (if she thinks she’s engaging in a back door conversion therapy) how she was trained and if she is aware of detransition and regret, especially for many who say they are gay and lesbian, why are these identities not to be believed as well? What’s her answer to those who desist or detransition who say they were in fact escaping their authentic self? I’d love to hear her explain the existence of people who were sitting in that room, and I’d have loved for someone to tell her that if she denies the existence of detransitioners she is practicing outside the scope of her knowledge and expertise
Do good things, meet good people.
Thank you, LeAnne.
Thank you for taking the time to read my words.
Thank you so very much for what you do. Really- I can't thank you enough.
Wow, great job everyone. I am astounded at the courage it takes to travel the country and tell these stories. You guys are heroes.
Beautifully expressed. Thank you to each of you.
Thank you for sharing what this was like, from the inside. All of your testimonies were clear, honest, and very powerful. Thank you so much for all you are doing.
Thank you!!
Love the "Save the Tomboy" Tshirt. THANK YOU, everyone.
The ONLY thing I would add to Dr. Reed's speech is that we SHOULD NOT BE DOING THIS TO ANIMALS, EITHER. SAVE THE ANIMALS FROM BEING RAPED INTO TRANS IDEOLOGY, TOO.!
Such a beautiful, moving piece. These words took my breath away: “We outnumbered them.” The photograph is outstanding. Thanks so much to you all.
It was such an inspiring trip I am still walking in the clouds my friend.
An amazing turn of events! You are the Avengers! I am so proud of all of you for standing for the truth.