TRIGGERnometry Why I Detransitioned - Exulansic
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May 19, 2022 A former YouTuber shares their reflective journey through gender identity, emphasizing the complexities of transitioning and the impact of medical interventions. The discussion raises crucial questions about puberty blockers for children and long-term health risks of hormone therapies. The hosts challenge mainstream beliefs on identity, comparing today's issues with historical narratives. They also explore the relationship between autism and gender dysphoria, revealing how societal pressures shape self-identity, alongside ethical concerns regarding treatments for youth.
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Exulansic's Trans Experience
- Exulansic, influenced by Judith Butler's teachings at UC Berkeley, identified as trans for four years.
- This period involved exploring gender ideology and observing friends' transitions, ultimately leading to detransition.
Transitioning: Playing God?
- The concept of being "born in the wrong body" relies on a religious notion of a soul separate from the body.
- Medical transition attempts to create unnatural functions and appearances, deviating from the restorative purpose of medicine.
Testosterone's Double-Edged Sword
- Testosterone, while relieving anxiety, carries significant health risks, particularly for the heart.
- Prescribing it to teenagers for mental health reasons knowingly shortens their lifespans.