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Why is this specific thing completely unquestionable for self diagnosis without any kind of test? It seems to be treated as if no child could possibly feel slig
by HK-NC 1y ago
Why is this specific thing completely unquestionable for self diagnosis without any kind of test? It seems to be treated as if no child could possibly feel slightly less than the ideal representation of their sex and end up embracing the trans identity just like someone might embrace ADHD or autism because of some minor common personality trait. The difference being one annoyingly reminds people theyre ADHD every time they do something untoward, and the other could be rendered infertile due to hormones pr castration.
- const_cast 1y agoWe don't view it as unquestionable, we question it quiet a bit. Like, a lot actually. And people do change course if they want, that happens sometimes. And on the topic of infertility, it's complicated. Many people have no desire to have children, and many people are infertile anyway. I'm infertile due to cancer, and little did I know this was pre-determined at birth. I didn't even make it to my mid twenties before that chicken came to roost. But I face a lot less stigma and questioning about that. Everyone is quick to accept I'm infertile and that's that, and there's nothing anyone could have done. If this happened in my 50s this would make more sense. But, I didn't. I became infertile around the same time many people choose to transition. And yet, my infertility isn't a topic of discussion.
- seethedeaduu 1y agoThere are no tests that can show if someone is trans or not. > the other could be rendered infertile due to hormones pr castration. With the alternative of being mutilated forever due to testosterone and being forced to waste decades of your life existing in limbo. Although I should note that the claim that trans people become permanently infertile due to hormones is questionable.