It’s an honestly posed question. The Trevor Project started out nobly, with a raison d’etre that everyone agreed with: preventing young gay people from suicide. For unknown reasons, the Trevor Project does not provide that history on the current iteration of its website (in fact, what the CEO says is that the Trevor Project has been about young people … Continue reading Why does the Trevor Project want to separate kids from their parents?
Why I Can’t Tell You My Son’s Therapist’s Name
My son has a great therapist. That sets us apart from, I think, the great majority of parents. Mental health care for children is difficult to get, and it's even more difficult to get mental health care that doesn't just check the box or blunder about, but actually helps a child. My son's therapist, who … Continue reading Why I Can’t Tell You My Son’s Therapist’s Name
It takes a village…
Many would interpret the saying “it takes a village to raise a child” to refer to the efforts of a community striving to encourage the mental and physical growth of children in a safe environment. Today, unfortunately, in Canada, that village is working to separate children from their parents, rather than helping the parents along. … Continue reading It takes a village…
A Small Sigh of Relief?
I finally took a breath…but only a small one. It’s been two very long years since my son began identifying as “trans”—two years of me living in fear that my child would choose to medically harm himself in the name of an identity. But finally, after two years of me loving him unconditionally, but never … Continue reading A Small Sigh of Relief?
How to diagnose a child as transgender (according to the professionals)
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) recently released the 8th version of its Standards of Care (SOC). Health professionals around the world will use these guidelines when they make decisions on how to diagnose and treat transgender-identified people. As the parent of a trans-identified child as well as a public health professional, I … Continue reading How to diagnose a child as transgender (according to the professionals)
Stop the Gender Identity Madness- Write a Letter
“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?
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,