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Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
I say, give as many non invasive interventions as possible, therapy, counseling, safe spaces gender affirming behavior until we know for certain that we are not severely damaging peoples bodies before they can consent.
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Here's the thing. Not doing HRT/puberty blockers is as much a permanent, potentially damaging choice as HRT/puberty blockers. Inaction isn't safer than action just because it's passive.
Again, my best friend is a trans woman. I regularly see how the effects of male puberty are still traumatic wounds for her even after HRT and surgery. Having gone through all three she rates male puberty as more traumatic than having an alcoholic, abusive stepdad or living on extreme poverty-level spending.