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Authenticity Assessment: Not Suspicious
Based on the comments provided, the account shows no serious red flags and appears authentic. The user's story is highly consistent over time, detailing a specific personal history of trauma, transition, detransition, and religious conversion. The language is emotionally varied and context-appropriate, and the account shows a natural progression of engagement, including defending their views in a debate. The profile is consistent with a passionate individual whose faith is central to their detransition narrative.
About me
I started transitioning at 18 because I was deeply depressed and traumatized, and I thought becoming a man would fix my self-hatred. I had surgery to remove my breasts and took testosterone for two years, but it only made me realize I couldn't fix my internal pain with external changes. My decision to transition was a quick reaction to my trauma, not a real solution. I detransitioned at 21 and soon after found a profound healing and peace through my faith in Jesus. My identity is now secure in Christ, and I regret the permanent changes I made, believing true healing is spiritual, not medical.
My detransition story
My name isn't important, but my story is. I'm a woman, and I want to share my journey from transitioning to detransitioning in the hope that it might help someone else.
It all started for me when I was 18. I was in a really dark place, dealing with deep depression and the aftermath of some serious trauma, including an abusive relationship and a deep-seated fear of men. I was desperate for a way to escape how I felt. I hated my body, especially my breasts. I became convinced that my discomfort was because I was supposed to be a man. I thought testosterone and surgery would fix the deep unhappiness inside me.
So, at 19, I had a double mastectomy to remove my breasts. I remember staring in the mirror afterwards and feeling this crushing realization that it didn't help me. The internal pain was still there. I was on testosterone for about two years, but it didn't solve my problems either. I learned the hard way that making external changes can't fix internal problems. The picking yourself apart never stops if the root cause isn't addressed.
For me, that root cause was trauma. My decision to transition was a reaction to that pain, made on a whim without thinking about the long-term impact. I was also influenced by what I saw online; it felt like the only solution presented to me at the time.
I made the decision to detransition a few months before I turned 22. It was a hard choice, but I knew I had to stop and face what was really going on. Then, something incredible happened. In my moment of greatest despair after detransitioning, I cried out to God and found Jesus. Giving my life to Him completely changed everything. It was the only thing that ever truly helped me, after years of therapists and psychiatrists who couldn't. He gave me a revitalized hope and showed me a love that allowed me to finally heal. He even worked on my body in ways that medically don't make sense, helping me feel more comfortable in my skin again.
I don't regret my detransition for a second. I do, however, deeply regret transitioning in the first place. I regret the permanent changes I made to my body, especially the surgery. I now believe that medical transition doesn't address the real issues, which are often spiritual and rooted in trauma. My identity is now firmly in Christ, and that has brought me a peace I never thought possible.
I know my views are strong. I'm against medical transition because I believe it's a physical solution for a spiritual problem. But I also believe in love. I get frustrated with both sides sometimes—the LGBTQ+ community and conservative Christians. There's a lot of hate and lack of empathy out there, and we need to bridge that gap with compassion.
Here is a timeline of my journey:
| Age | Event |
|---|---|
| 18 | Decided to transition due to trauma, depression, and body discomfort. |
| 19 | Had top surgery (double mastectomy). |
| 19-21 | Was on testosterone hormone therapy for approximately 2 years. |
| 21 | Stopped testosterone and began to detransition. |
| 22 | Found faith in Jesus Christ, which became central to my healing and life. |
| 22 (now) | Living as a detransitioned woman, finding peace and identity in my faith. |
Top Comments by /u/YouAreLoved1000:
Im sorry, and although you did make the decision to do all these things, there is a ton of manipulation and deception involved. If you ever need someone to talk to you can reach out to me. I just want you to know that you are loved, and beautifully and wonderfully made!
You look so beautiful! I can see the difference! I want to encourage you to keep trying to figure out your own style and what you feel good wearing. It took a bit for me to find that, but once you perfect it I think it will help you a lot with your confidence. Your a very beautiful girl!!! And I see light in your eyes, and your face glowing, it’s amazing! :,-)
I didn’t find the Lord until a few months after my detransition. Giving my life to Jesus completely changed everything for me, and is the only reason I am alive today. I thought at first I was entering another cult, until I discovered how real he actually is.
Im sorry If i didn’t communicate the message the right way, because I do not agree with brushing it off! I think it is important to speak to that child, show them love, and find out what is the root of this issue. But medically transitioning a child is not the solution, that was the point I was trying to make. If children are not able to make other life altering decisions, they should not be making this one.
For me it was the realization of what the testosterone was doing to me, and that HRT was not able to alleviate the root of my problems which was trauma, specifically fear of men. I thought testosterone would help, didn’t help. Though removing my breasts would help, and I remember staring in the mirror thinking “this didn’t help me”. The further you go, the picking yourself apart never stops, because external changes cannot solve internal problems. It was not easy, but I made the decision to detransition based off these things. If you would like to speak about it more in depth, feel free to reach out! And also remember you are loved!!! 🥰
I think something that may help you is not considering or labeling yourself a leftist or conservative. This is something our country does, to polarize people and force them into two extreme groups of issues. I am a Christian, and believe in biblical principals, but I would not go to the extreme of the right wing because of how many of them lack empathy.
I want to tell you, that yes there is hope! Stick to the process, and over time you will begin to look more feminine. I know it seems impossible now, but you will be shocked to see how much you change in just 6 months. And I encourage you, too seek out God, and learn more about him. When I began to follow God, I saw changes physically and emotionally like never before. You are beautiful, and you are loved! Have a blessed day. 🥰
I do not desire to tell you how to think, but as someone who was on hormones for two years, and now regrets it, I would say do not take this, and do not go down this road. Changing physical aspects of yourself will not change how you feel internally. I say this with love, I hope it doesn’t sound harsh. What I realized is that I made the decision to transition due to deep rooted traumas that I have. There is always a root as to why people transition, and changing physically will not solve the problem. I do want you to know though, that there is hope! After detransitioning i was saved by Jesus, and He has shown me a love and given me a renewed life. I was in a dark and horrible place, until His light found me. I want you to know Jesus loves you, and I am here if you need to talk. God bless you!
Hi! I completely understand, I removed my breasts as well at 19, and I am 22 now. I know how to sounds to some people, but after giving my life to Jesus, I have a revitalized hope. He radically changed me from a depressed girl in a horrible abusive relationship, to now being able to stand alone with Him. It’s a long story, but He has worked a genuine miracle in my life, and has even changed me physically in ways that medically make no sense. All this to say, I am confident He is capable of working a miracle when it comes to restoring body parts that were lost due to deception. If you feel led to please reach out, and remember that you are beautiful and eternally loved!! 🥰
First let me say I am so sorry for your losses. My grandma died from covid a few months ago, and my grandpa had Alzheimer’s, it runs in my family. I want you to know that even if you don’t feel it, you are loved, and you are seen and heard, if not by no one then by me.
I definitely believe that what you are experiencing is due to trauma. I know that the feeling of gender dysphoria is very real, but it has an underlying root of trauma, which transitioning will not correct. I can tell you this from personal experience, because I transitioned due to trauma and on a whim.
If you would like, you could message me personally, and I will try and help you any way I can. Have a beautiful and blessed day!