TRIGGERnometry Trans Clinic Whistleblower Speaks Out - Jamie Reed
Apr 16, 2023
Jamie Reed, a healthcare professional and whistleblower from a transgender clinic, reveals alarming insights from her time at St. Louis Children's Hospital. She discusses the rapid medicalization of children, emphasizing risks associated with puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones. Reed highlights a surge in young girls seeking treatment and critiques the influence of social media on identity. She raises ethical questions about parental rights, informed consent, and the potential long-term consequences of current practices on youth and society.
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Initial Observations at the Clinic
- Jamie Reed, a case manager at a transgender clinic, initially felt excited to help trans youth.
- However, she quickly noticed disorganization and a rapid increase in patients, exceeding initial projections.
Social Contagion and Transgender Identity
- Jamie Reed believes social contagion plays a role in the rising number of young people seeking transgender care.
- She observed patients attributing their feelings to online influences.
Language Policing at the Clinic
- Jamie Reed describes the strict language guidelines at the clinic, avoiding terms like "boys" and "girls".
- Instead, staff used phrases like "assigned female at birth" to avoid being deemed transphobic.
