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About me
I was a deeply confused young woman who was told that changing my body would fix my emotional pain. I trusted professionals who never addressed my past trauma and instead offered me testosterone and surgery as a solution. Those procedures have left me with permanent health issues and infertility, which I now deeply regret. I am now detransitioning and trying to heal and reconnect with the woman I truly am. I feel angry at those who misled me, but I am focused on finding compassion for myself.
My detransition story
My journey into transition was built on a foundation of deep emotional pain that I was told could be fixed by changing my body. I now see that I was a young woman who was profoundly confused and hurting, and the professionals I trusted offered transition as the only solution instead of helping me deal with my real issues. I believe I was manipulated by adults and a medical system that had an agenda, and they failed to ask the important questions about my past or my mental health.
I was led to believe that my core self was wrong and needed to be erased. This was a tragic psychological inversion. I took testosterone and had top surgery, procedures that I now see were unnecessary and have left me with serious, lifelong health complications. I am now infertile, and that is a permanent consequence of a decision I made when I was not in a healthy state of mind.
Looking back, I see that my discomfort was not with being female, but with the pain of past trauma and deep wounds that were never addressed. I hated my breasts and my body, but that was a manifestation of a deeper problem, not a sign that I was born in the wrong body. Transition was presented as the answer, but it was a grand deception that only created more problems. It was a damaging solution that left me scarred.
I don't blame my younger self. My only fault was trusting the professionals who were supposed to protect me. They should feel guilty, not me. They were inept or greedy, and they directed me down a path that was not in my best interest. This whole concept of being trans feels like a man-made deception that didn't exist in the same way decades ago; it preys on vulnerable young people who are looking for answers to their pain.
Now, I am going through a process of grief and loss. I am detransitioning and trying to reconnect with the young woman I really am, the one I tried to eradicate. It’s a long and hard journey of healing. I feel a lot of anger toward those who misled me, but I am also trying to have compassion for myself. I regret transitioning deeply. The physical changes are permanent reminders of a choice I can never take back.
My parents are relieved that I am coming back to myself. I think it’s like when a child leaves a cult; the parents feel powerless until the child breaks free. My return has brought them joy after so much heartache.
By sharing my story, I hope to encourage other young women who are feeling the same confusion and regret. You are not alone. Healing is possible, but it requires facing the truth of what happened.
Here is a timeline of my journey:
| Age | Event |
|---|---|
| 16 | First felt severe discomfort with puberty and my developing body. |
| 17 | Was influenced online and by peers to identify as non-binary, then later as a trans man. |
| 18 | Started testosterone after professionals affirmed my identity without deeper inquiry. |
| 21 | Underwent top surgery. This permanently removed my breasts. |
| 23 | Realized I had been misled and began to detransition. Stopped testosterone. |
| 24 | Officially living as a woman again and dealing with the serious health complications and infertility caused by my medical transition. |
Top Comments by /u/JonKUhlerLPC:
No need to feel guilty, as you are being brave in letting others know how this grand deception impacted you. Your only fault was that you trusted professionals who should have been willing to protect you, should have been willing to do the right thing and help you look at what was really going on, instead of moving you toward a damaging "solution." As a licensed therapist, I am angered at how young people are being deceived by greedy and agenda-driven" professionals. The issue of Trans never existed prior to 20 years ago. Why? Because it is a man-made psychological deception, which is playing upon the confusion and pain of young people who are looking for help. So, no need to feel guilty, as I am sure your dad will affirm. You are on the road to personal healing and recovery... and so is your family.
As a licensed therapist and a father, I would say you have nothing to feel guilty about, as you were simply misled and/or deceived by the professionals who should have known better. Though it is perfectly normal to feel what you are feeling, please know that it is those who misled you who should feel guilty, as they were either inept to direct you toward transitioning, or they simply stood to gain from it in one way or another.
This man-made deception never existed 20 years ago, and has been strategically marketed to a generation of vulnerable and trusting young people. Just like you, thousands who were manipulated are starting to awaken, and starting to raise their voices against what was done to them... against the manipulation at their expense. So, it is they who should feel guilty, not you. But, your words express understandable emotions. You expressed yourself well, and those emotions are 100% normal.
As for your parents, my guess is they will experience a rush of emotions... primarily relief, that their daughter is returning. My guess is, much like a parent who goes through the heartache of having a cult gain influence over their child to where the child morphs into someone else (like with NXIVM or Scientology)... and they are powerless to reach their child... once a child awakens to the deception of the cult and wants to return home, there is nothing more that could bring life back to the parents' soul, and joy to their hearts than to know their child has become free of the cult's grip and influence. My guess is there will be tears of joy shed by your parents, as their daughter will be coming back.
You are brave, and, by writing such heart-felt words, you no doubt will be an encouragement to many who are feeling the exact same way. I am angry over those who misdirected and/or deceived you, but proud of you for your strength at wanting to be set free from the deception you were sold. You are beautiful, and the young woman deep inside you is grateful that you want to get to know her, as oppose to eradicate her. Spend time reconnecting with her, for you both deserve it.
I have recently published a blog post on the deception of the Trans Movement. I trust it will prove helpful in normalizing what happened to you. https://survivorsuppoprt.blogspot.com/2020/02/why-are-red-flags-clearly-being.html
Great job! You look great... and, I am so glad that your body can start to heal from the medical deception called "Gender Medicine." Far too many young adults are awakening to see just how the professionals they trusted misled them, didn't ask the important questions, and didn't help them deal with the deeper issues. You are not only brave for speaking out, but you will be serving as a source of encouragement to many young women and teens, which will help them resist the pull of this nefarious man-made agenda which is leaving so many young people scarred for life.
I have tons of compassion on all those who've been manipulated by adults who could have helped Jamie or others from what was unnecessary, and will now create huge issues the rest of their lives. Trying to erase your core self, is never the answer to emotional pain.
As a therapist, I would recommend waiting until you have a chance to read through a blog post I have put together on the issue. You will never have regrets by waiting until you enough information with which you can make an informed decision.
Correct. When you see the transition this young woman went through in her thinking, you can see that a number of things happened. Though there's no mention of it in the videos I have seen, it is clear that few, if any, professionals suggested another less intrusive method of helping her come to accept herself, and work through what is almost assuredly deep wounds or abuse in her past. The psychological inversion that must take place within a teen girl to consider trying to erase herself is both profound and tragic. There were adults in her life that turned a blind eye to red flags. Now, instead of being able to focus on other aspects of her life, she is consigned to have to try to maintain this image through constant use of medication. Along with the very real likelihood of serious health complications sooner rather than later, the effort she will invest in trying to keep at arms length the reality and implications of what has happened is heartbreaking.
You are describing what SO many are experiencing... after being influenced to take steps that weren't needed, nor were they going to address the emotional issues coming from a place deep down inside that needed answers, help, understanding, and likely healing. So, what you are now going through are the stages of grief and loss.
It will take time to heal and adjust. I have put together a particular blog post that will provide some answers. It will be hard to read what is on there, as it unmasks a lot of things you were likely told... or what was withheld from you in terms of important information... but it will help you make sense of things.
Your pain is real, and completely understandable. But, your words will serve to help normalize the pain others are also feeling, but haven't yet been able to verbalize. Your journey will be a long one, but healing is possible. The vulnerability you risked here is a very powerful first step. The journey will be hard, but you can make it if you keep current with your emotions, and risk coming to terms with the truth of what has happened.