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how are there so many myths about detransition when the community has been in the public eye for less than 5 years?
myth: most detrans people just discovered they were nonbinary
reality: non-binary people are by definition not detrans or reidentified because they still identify as trans
reality: non-binary people are by definition not detrans or reidentified because they still identify as trans
myth: detrans people with dysphoria detransition because their dysphoria 'disappeared'
reality: while this does happen to some people, most detrans and reidentified people i know suffered with dysphoria for years after detransitioning
reality: while this does happen to some people, most detrans and reidentified people i know suffered with dysphoria for years after detransitioning
myth: most people detransition because they don't have the money or support network to transition
reality: these people typically still identify as closeted trans people. most d/r people, in my experience, had the resources but chose to detrans for other reasons.
reality: these people typically still identify as closeted trans people. most d/r people, in my experience, had the resources but chose to detrans for other reasons.
myth: detransitioners were in some way different from people who transition happily (didnt pass, had doubts, self diagnosed)
reality: people who go on to detransition are indistinguishable from other trans people and many were diagnosed with gid by a professional
reality: people who go on to detransition are indistinguishable from other trans people and many were diagnosed with gid by a professional
myth: anyone who isn't really trans will experience 'reverse dysphoria' as soon as they start hormones
reality: many detrans people are on hormones for years before detransitioning. a significant number of detrans people are still happy with the cosmetic effects of hrt.
reality: many detrans people are on hormones for years before detransitioning. a significant number of detrans people are still happy with the cosmetic effects of hrt.
myth: detrans people are selfish and don't want to help to identify which trans youths might be likely to detransition (saw this yesterday)
reality: there are no 'tells' for potential detransitioners and it's not detrans people's job to prevent transition regret in others
reality: there are no 'tells' for potential detransitioners and it's not detrans people's job to prevent transition regret in others
myth: detransition is just another stage of exploring gender identity, it's not a big deal
reality: many detransitioners reject the idea of gender identity altogether. the lasting trauma and health issues many detrans people experience is a big deal.
reality: many detransitioners reject the idea of gender identity altogether. the lasting trauma and health issues many detrans people experience is a big deal.
myth: trans people are usually well educated about detransition and should be considered authorities on the subject
reality: trans people/orgs silence and deplatform detransitioners at every opportunity and spread misinformation instead. listen to detransitioners!
reality: trans people/orgs silence and deplatform detransitioners at every opportunity and spread misinformation instead. listen to detransitioners!
