@ErinInTheMorn *this* not only makes a stronger case for the treatment, but also feels like a significant argument in the favor of the legitimacy of trans identities.
that was never a burden of proof that needed to be met, and the opponents won’t care one iota, but it’s still fascinating.
@ErinInTheMorn if the changes in hormone equilibrium itself did nothing, but the noticeable change of secondary sex characteristics reduced depression and suicidality (as the observational studies already show)
that, to me, is still more-than-sufficient evidence in support of the treatment
these ghouls love to trot out the word "mutilate" to refer to surgical care
if you don't want that, then maybe prevent your kid from getting saddled with facial hair they'll have to laser off, or a square jaw they'll have to get sanded down
i get being wary of HRT and surgery for minors. I absolutely get how people could have concerns that don't come from a place of bigotry.
i DON'T fucking understand how anyone could oppose puberty blockers without a deep-seated hatred for trans people.
Idaho's house just passed HB 675.
It passed by a vote of 55-13.
It would make providing gender affirming care to trans teens a felony with a life sentence..
Worse... it makes leaving the state with your trans teen to move elsewhere and provide them with care a felony as well.
(i should bring up that there's a misinterpretation in the original tweet, the bill doesn't felonize gender-affirming care in other states.
but it sure does still felonize getting it in Idaho)
@SlyDante777@ShadowTodd i feel like a lot of candidates mentioned here followed the “their career recovered through strict risk aversion” arc, but the All-That-You-Can’t-Leave-Behindening is the one i feel in my bones
so, discord, now that “discord mod” is shorthand for “adult who preys on minors”, i can probably assume you’re all going to hunker down on venues for interactions between students and randos on your platf—OH, OK, THAT’S A CHOICE