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De transitioned former TW speaks of experience.

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TheClitterati · 28/10/2018 12:10

Moving account over several videos. They are now GC and argue for the importance of informed consent and a slow transition process. He says TRA's and supporting therapists are institutionalising negligence.

Compelling testimony but also shows very clearly that GC feminists are ultimately the real supporters of all people wishing to live lives outside of Trad gender roles.

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SirVixofVixHall · 28/10/2018 13:36

Yes, I agree wholeheartedly op. It is cruel, and it has become more acceptable as socially we focus more on the superficial, on the appearance of someone, and less on who and what they actually are.

BettyDuMonde · 28/10/2018 13:35

What an intelligent and dignified man.

He has every right to be raging for what happened to him, but instead he is telling his story (in two languages) to help others in similar situations and to warn professionals of the danger.

I wish I knew his name so we could credit him properly.

(He currently has 4 videos in English)

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TheClitterati · 28/10/2018 13:20

There is something very cruel about promoting the idea that someone can change sex, especially to vulnerable people.

He speaks of the shock when he finally realised that this isn't so, and how relieved and thankful that this occurred before he had too many surgeries.

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TheClitterati · 28/10/2018 13:12

the link he makes between his suicide attempts and the swift unquestioning transition he experienced lept out at me. TRA's are quick to blame GC people for trans people's suicidal feelings. But it is clear from this guys experience, how a swift transition was central to his suicidal feelings and attempt.

Much projection is going on. TRAs are blaming feminists & other GC people for the negative consequences of TRA actions/beliefs on trans people.

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SirVixofVixHall · 28/10/2018 13:04

I’ve only watched the first one. He says exactly what I feel about the whole issue. I think we all recognise the inherent fragility of the trans state, and that is part of the tiptoeing around transgender people and issues that we see on panel discussions etc.
I do not “believe” in transgenderism for all the reasons he so clearly states. I believe in allowing both sexes the freedom to step outside their given social roles if they want to. I don’t understand how lying, and propping up lies, has become entrenched in law. I can see how it can initially feel like a kindness, but it seems far kinder to me to accept someone’s sex , even when they step outside gender norms.
Miranda Yardley has also spoken about these issues, and the healthier mental state that comes with the acceptance of one’s sex.

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TheClitterati · 28/10/2018 12:45

In one video he talks about the increasing numbers of people like him now getting political and active. He also clearly speaks or TRA's as a separate group to trans people.

I feel really positive that other voices are starting to join in with GC feminists. The allies are (slowly) arriving.

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TheClitterati · 28/10/2018 12:38

I came across it on Twitter. Watched one video on phone in bed, got up, made massive coffee and watched the rest on the telly.

Love his dry, succinct and precise, German way of speaking.

And he seriously and methodically tears the whole house down. Instead of arguing with idiots on twitter I will be posting links to his YT.

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gendercritter · 28/10/2018 12:24

I've only watched some of it so far but it's amazing. Thank you for sharing.

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