Hi Everyone I reread the article briefly and the following passage caught my attention;
QuoteAccording to the NHS clinical policy, treatment for young people "focuses on psychosocial and psychological support." Gender-affirming hormones and surgery may be available later or in adulthood.
Now where have I seen this before? Yes, that's right, it's like history repeating itself, going back when being gay was illegal and all sorts of treatment were used including aversion therapy. "Maybe available later", in other words 'Gate Keeping' and delaying the process as much as possible so the clients will go away, which in the long run will cause more psychological damage.
Basically this time around the treatment seems like more psychological pressure. There was a story from NPR and the treatment of two transgender children, where one child was allowed to express themselves with out any interference. The other child was stopped at every turn by experts. You can guess which child thrived and the one who did not.
What is happening in America is spilling over into England. It will get reversed later on. In the mean time affected parents will find a way around this current restriction.
Leave the child alone and let them develop as themselves with guidance not restrictions.
I was Fracking Furious then, when I heard it for the first time and even remembering it now, I still feel the same way.
I will leave it at that.
HugsSarah B