

499. Doctors Made Me A Eunuch - Call Me Sam
Jan 6, 2025
Call Me Sam, a detransitioner, shares his poignant journey through gender transition, highlighting the complexities of identity and the impact of personal trauma. He discusses the challenges of navigating emotional and physical changes, emphasizing the role of healthcare in understanding gender transitions. Sam reflects on his experiences with gender confirmation surgery and the feelings of disconnection that followed. In a cautionary tale, he underscores the importance of informed decisions about irreversible transitions and the value of peer support in healing.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Identity: A Journey of Transition
02:07 • 16min
Navigating Identity and the Role of Healthcare in Transition
18:18 • 5min
Navigating Gender Confirmation Surgery
22:49 • 7min
Navigating Masculinity and Gender Identity
29:20 • 22min
Navigating Identity and Surgical Detransition
50:52 • 3min
Cautionary Reflections on Transitioning and Experience
53:33 • 2min
Navigating Trauma: Importance of Peer Support and Healing
55:12 • 3min