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Are you that desperate to be a victim? You’d accuse others, very rudely, without any proof, just so you can play a game of gotcha?
In another post I have mentioned having over 2 decades of experience with troubled youth and young adults. You might find the comment, you might not, I tend to delete comments often.
In my line of work suicide of those we aim to help is a very real possibility. During those years we have lost 11 transitioned young people who explicitly mentioned their new body being a large part of the reason why they took that drastic step. They are not found in the statistics linked in this thread. Other factors did play a part, true. But those are the ones that explicitly mentioned it. A few of those mentioned explicitly how they felt under informed about the negative possibilities. They were mostly told, by people like you, online and in other trans communities, that life will be much better afterwards. Medical professionals downplayed the medical risks, complications, pain, discomfort. Oh they were mentioned, but downplayed.
The worst thing I could wish upon you: may you be treated how you treat others.
Perhaps some more context is required.
It is something I often do, to gauge the mindset of a community. Its openness, how prone they are to being offended, hostility, etc.
Posting something similar, adapted to the issues of the_donald for instance, yielded eerily similar results. Accusations, open hostility, bans, etc. Same for some lgb subs.
The open and accepting trans and lgb communities I’ve posted similar comments were met with understanding, a willingness to educate. They would’ve responded by pointing out that the 2 statements are not equal, cannot be compared. The 15yo sharing the nudes hasn’t spent years talking to professionals about it. While the 15yo contemplating transitioning most probably has, therefore is much more informed and quite possibly can make that decision.
One of the things we try to teach our youngsters is that while you might’ve had bad experiences in the past, it does not mean every new person you meet will hurt you. Something most people tend to forget.