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to think body dysmorphia should never result in removal of healthy tissue

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Dancingsquirrels · 05/09/2025 08:34

People will rightly be horrified by this story about a surgeon taking steps that resulted in his legs being amputated https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yvpx20le2o

And yet when a young girl / woman wants her breasts removed, TRA think it's something that should be encouraged

I know I'm preaching to the choir here

The picture shows a person seated in a living room. They are wearing a blue shirt and have prosthetic legs. The room includes a coffee table and sofa.

Surgeon Neil Hopper jailed after amputation of own legs

Neil Hopper claimed that injuries to his legs were the result of sepsis and not self-inflicted.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yvpx20le2o

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Waitingfordoggo · 05/09/2025 09:04

I hear you. It’s amazing to me that many people will read this story and be horrified while simultaneously cheering on the ‘rights’ of young people to mutilate their bodies in order to be their authentic selves.

And actually, not just young people- people of any age. Why is it that people can clearly see the surgeon amputation story as an example of profound mental illness, but not people with trans identities having their bodies mutilated? What is the difference between having your legs removed and your penis/testicles/breasts removed based on a feeling/overwhelming desire? I just keep coming back to the conclusion that a large proportion of people are really fucking stupid.