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Title: Boy starts hormone treatment at TWELVE after realising he was trapped in girl's
Post by: Natasha on June 23, 2013, 04:19:40 PM
Post by: Natasha on June 23, 2013, 04:19:40 PM
Boy starts hormone treatment at TWELVE after realising he was trapped in girl's body aged 18 MONTHS
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By Melissa Thompson
6/23/13
Bursting through the front door, Leo Waddell says a quick hello to his mum before racing up to his bedroom.
Home from school, his mind is buzzing with the important things that occupy a 12-year-old lad's thoughts... football, music, playing on his Xbox.
Except that Leo isn't a typical boy. In fact, physically, he's still exactly what he was the day he was born. A girl.
Back then, he was christened Lily by doting mum Hayley.
But at just 18 months, she reveals it was obvious her toddler daughter Lily wanted to be her little son Leo instead.
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By Melissa Thompson
6/23/13
Bursting through the front door, Leo Waddell says a quick hello to his mum before racing up to his bedroom.
Home from school, his mind is buzzing with the important things that occupy a 12-year-old lad's thoughts... football, music, playing on his Xbox.
Except that Leo isn't a typical boy. In fact, physically, he's still exactly what he was the day he was born. A girl.
Back then, he was christened Lily by doting mum Hayley.
But at just 18 months, she reveals it was obvious her toddler daughter Lily wanted to be her little son Leo instead.
Title: Re: Boy starts hormone treatment at TWELVE after realising he was trapped in girl's
Post by: Tristan on June 23, 2013, 05:39:30 PM
Post by: Tristan on June 23, 2013, 05:39:30 PM
I love stories like this. It's always good that they push us to start early
Title: Re: Boy starts hormone treatment at TWELVE after realising he was trapped in girl's
Post by: Kate Thomas on June 23, 2013, 10:51:19 PM
Post by: Kate Thomas on June 23, 2013, 10:51:19 PM
I can't help but wonder how kids like Leo are going to shape the future as they get older. I think things will work out well.
Title: Re: Boy starts hormone treatment at TWELVE after realising he was trapped in girl's
Post by: King Malachite on June 23, 2013, 10:54:17 PM
Post by: King Malachite on June 23, 2013, 10:54:17 PM
Didn't read the store because it would just make me bad about not starting early, but judging from the title, that's wonderful! I'm jealous.
Title: Re: Boy starts hormone treatment at TWELVE after realising he was trapped in girl's
Post by: kelly_aus on June 23, 2013, 11:24:13 PM
Post by: kelly_aus on June 23, 2013, 11:24:13 PM
Quote from: Tristan on June 23, 2013, 05:39:30 PM
I love stories like this. It's always good that they push us to start early
It's certainly a positive story.. But I'd be careful saying they've 'pushed' any one or any thing..
Title: Re: Boy starts hormone treatment at TWELVE after realising he was trapped in girl's
Post by: Liam on June 23, 2013, 11:44:21 PM
Post by: Liam on June 23, 2013, 11:44:21 PM
Awesome! So happy for him and so much respect for his family.
Title: Re: Boy starts hormone treatment at TWELVE after realising he was trapped in girl's
Post by: VenomGaia on June 24, 2013, 12:08:44 AM
Post by: VenomGaia on June 24, 2013, 12:08:44 AM
Cheers to Leo. I'm certainly jealous of him, I would wish to start early like that!
However, isn't transitioning too early bad for you? I remember hearing that you should wait until after puberty to avoid damage, but theoretically, doesn't starting HRT befoe puberty increase it's effects...?
However, isn't transitioning too early bad for you? I remember hearing that you should wait until after puberty to avoid damage, but theoretically, doesn't starting HRT befoe puberty increase it's effects...?
Title: Re: Boy starts hormone treatment at TWELVE after realising he was trapped in girl's
Post by: Kate Thomas on June 24, 2013, 02:03:44 AM
Post by: Kate Thomas on June 24, 2013, 02:03:44 AM
he is just on hormone blockers till he is 16 or better. It just delays development till the proper decisions can be made.
Title: Re: Boy starts hormone treatment at TWELVE after realising he was trapped in girl's
Post by: Tristan on June 24, 2013, 10:01:18 AM
Post by: Tristan on June 24, 2013, 10:01:18 AM
Quote from: Kelly the Trans-Rebel on June 23, 2013, 11:24:13 PMMy bad. Poor choice of words
It's certainly a positive story.. But I'd be careful saying they've 'pushed' any one or any thing..
Title: Re: Boy starts hormone treatment at TWELVE after realising he was trapped in girl's
Post by: StellaB on June 24, 2013, 11:02:40 AM
Post by: StellaB on June 24, 2013, 11:02:40 AM
Yes! Thank you! Thank you!
This is a heartwarming story from all aspects. Kudos to the parents for doing what they did and also for sharing the story with a tabloid newspaper.
Kudos also to the Mirror for publishing it and the reporter for writing such an article.
Richard Littlejohn, are you reading?
This is a heartwarming story from all aspects. Kudos to the parents for doing what they did and also for sharing the story with a tabloid newspaper.
Kudos also to the Mirror for publishing it and the reporter for writing such an article.
Richard Littlejohn, are you reading?