This is also from Mermaids in 2009, such a change in tone in ten years. It’s no wonder that previous parents have spoken out about concerns with Susie’s leadership.
“Gender Identity Disorders in infancy, childhood and adolescence are complex and have varied causes: in the majority of cases the eventual outcome will be homosexuality or bisexuality, but often there will be a heterosexual outcome as some gender issues can be caused by a bereavement, a dysfunctional family life, or (rarely) by abuse. Only a small proportion of cases will result in a transsexual outcome. Whatever the cause, a child with a gender identity problem is very often deeply unhappy, and their family will suffer as a result. It is essential that sympathetic and non-judgmental help be sought in order to help the child or adolescent, and their family.”