“The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” George Orwell, 1984 For those of us at the front lines of the gender ideology debate, our society can seem Orwellian. Doctors, teachers, therapists, business leaders, judges, politicians, news media—even friends—tell us that nothing is wrong. … Continue reading Stop the Gender Identity Madness- Write a Letter
What’s in a Name?
A “Trans” Kid Named Rose is Still a Rose A long, long time ago, in a galaxy far away, in the fall of 2019, I had some close friends tell me that their daughter had announced that she was non-binary and had decided to name herself – pardon – theirself “Phoenix.” Like any good friend, … Continue reading What’s in a Name?
What it Means to Feel Male or Female: Response to an Article
I read an article by a trans-woman who was trying to explain what it means to “be trans.” I like to occasionally read these articles to make sure I keep an open mind about issues of gender and transition, and to see the sorts of things that people like my daughter, who claim to be … Continue reading What it Means to Feel Male or Female: Response to an Article
A History Lesson on Families
By a Historian I have now heard many heartbreaking stories about parents whose efforts to help their gender-questioning kids have been undermined by health professionals and schools. (Here are a few accounts: My daughter thinks she's transgender. Her public school undermined my efforts to help her., A Trans Estrangement, Outside influences: how our spirited daughter boarded the trans … Continue reading A History Lesson on Families
I suffer from parental dysphoria
I suffer from parental dysphoria. Parental Dysphoria is a new condition, growing in frequency as the transgender trend that is indoctrinating our children picks up steam. Specifically, it’s the discomfort with your sense of self and view of reality that results from your child’s sudden announcement that he or she is transgender. Parental Dysphoria commonly … Continue reading I suffer from parental dysphoria
Dear Daughter,
What do I want you to know deep in your core? I want you to know that I love and support you completely, no matter what. You are my child and an important part of our family, now and always. That will not change regardless of name, clothing, pronouns, or gender. I believe I demonstrate … Continue reading Dear Daughter,
Is Gender Innate? Spoiler: No.
According to the World Health Organization: “Gender refers to the characteristics of women, men, girls and boys that are socially constructed. This includes norms, behaviors and roles associated with being a woman, man, girl or boy, as well as relationships with each other. As a social construct, gender varies from society to society and can change over time.” … Continue reading Is Gender Innate? Spoiler: No.
My New Identity, Not By Choice
My daughter is a young adult, a very intelligent one at that, with a science-based college education. She tells me now, as an adult, that she is transgender. And my heart, my mind, and every fiber in my body screams, “NO!” because I know that she has been dragged into a cult, a cultural mania, however … Continue reading My New Identity, Not By Choice
My daughter and I
This is my story. I am a professional woman and I dedicated my life to the study and practice of medicine. For 25 years I practiced general psychiatry. I gave birth late in life. I had two children; a son and a daughter. My son and firstborn died suddenly when he was only five years … Continue reading My daughter and I
Autism and Gender Dysphoria
The link between autism and gender issues has long been recognized. Renowned autism expert Tony Attwood even mentions it in his seminal guide to autism, “The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome”, which was published in 2008 and now, as large numbers of young people with autism or autistic traits are presenting to paediatric gender clinics, the … Continue reading Autism and Gender Dysphoria