A reader focuses the Dish discussion: There’s a pretty basic point that may deserve explicit mention. A major purpose of puberty-blocking drugs, in particular, is to DELAY the moment of decision until one is prepared to decide. One can discontinue these drugs and undergo puberty later on, with no further intervention. I understand fully why people … Continue reading Leelah Alcorn’s Last Words, Ctd
Three readers keep the thread alive by questioning the second emailer in this post: “Why are all gender non-conforming kids being actively encouraged to transition or to take puberty-blocking drugs?” really made my blood boil. I have a young relative who is trans, and I remember the great pain he had when his parents held back at first … Continue reading Leelah Alcorn’s Last Words, Ctd
People are doxxing Leelah Alcorn’s parents and I’m just… :/ — SJW Vivian (@VanguardVivian) December 31, 2014 A reader notes that Leelah was also posting on Reddit – here and here. Another continues to question the conventional narrative: Yes, it’s a tragedy that she didn’t feel accepted by her parents and had to endure Christianist “therapy.” That said, … Continue reading Leelah Alcorn’s Last Words, Ctd
If you’re a trans teen and you can’t imagine your life going forward, I’m 31 years old and I work in a bookstore. I’m a #RealLiveTransAdult — Red Durkin (@RedIsDead) December 30, 2014 If you’re a trans teen and you can’t imagine your life going forward, I’m 41 years old and happy and stable. I’m … Continue reading Leelah Alcorn’s Last Words, Ctd
Heartbreaking in so many ways: If you are reading this, it means that I have committed suicide and obviously failed to delete this post from my queue. Please don’t be sad, it’s for the better. The life I would’ve lived isn’t worth living in… because I’m transgender. I could go into detail explaining why I feel … Continue reading Leelah Alcorn’s Last Words
A reader merges the Leelah Alcorn thread with another popular one: You’re no doubt unsurprised that I disagree with your reader who characterized Leelah’s suicide as “the worst and most selfish way to get satisfaction.” I can imagine far worse and more selfish ways of receiving satisfaction over grievances. In fact, I don’t have to imagine them, … Continue reading Suicide Leaves Behind Nothing, Ctd
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