Morning Wire A Teen, a Diagnosis, and the Escape From Transgender Ideology
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Dec 20, 2025 
Simon Amaya-Price, a former gender-confused young man and detransitioner, shares his transformative journey from adolescence to activism. Joined by his father, Gareth Amaya-Price, they discuss the emotional and societal pressures leading to Simon's earlier decisions, including bullying and medical intervention. They reveal the challenges of navigating gender identity in youth, the impact of a medical system quick to affirm transgender identities, and their cross-ideological efforts to protect vulnerable youth from similar paths.
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Origin Of Simon's Gender Doubts
- Simon began questioning his gender around age 14 during heavy bullying and after losing his friend group.
- He also experienced a sexual assault and encountered gender identity concepts in school, which intensified his doubts.
GSA Exposure Fueled Transition Ideas
- Simon joined his school's GSA expecting peer support but found discussions and media promoting gender ideology.
- He learned about gender identity from YouTube creators like ContraPoints which shaped his understanding of dysphoria.
Ask What GSA Means First
- Gareth advises parents to ask schools what GSA stands for before letting children join groups.
- He warns many GSAs now focus on gender ideology rather than supporting sexual-orientation issues.
