The Lila Rose Show E260: From Aiden to Jessica: A Journey Back to Truth w/Jessica Rose | Lila Rose Show
Oct 24, 2025
Jessica Rose, a former trans man, shares her poignant journey from trauma and transition to healing and faith. She discusses the deep childhood wounds that led to her identity change and how physical transformation didn't alleviate her pain. After a suicide attempt, a life-changing encounter with God inspired her to detransition. Jessica emphasizes the importance of finding identity in Christ, the challenges of public perceptions, and offers hope to others grappling with their identities. Her story is a powerful reminder of redemption and self-acceptance.
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Childhood Protector And Early Trauma
- Jessica described becoming a protector at age 10 while her family shifted and a father figure went to prison.
- That early role and later assaults shaped her desire to present as a boy so she would not get hurt.
Finding The Word And Rapid Transition
- Jessica recalled learning the term transgender in a college class and immediately seeing a path to change her body.
- She cut her hair and began hormones within months, starting transition rapidly in 2015.
Hormones Don’t Cure Depression
- Jessica observed that cross-sex hormones do not cure depression and can worsen mental health early on.
- She experienced increased anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and substance use after starting testosterone.
