J Anal Psychol November 2020 PMID 33202051

Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress.

Robert Withers

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Several posts reference how the publication highlights the tendency to medicalize gender identity issues as a means of avoiding deeper psychological pain. For instance, discussions include excerpts that emphasize the dangers of hormone treatments, such as the potential for early onset osteoporosis or the need for therapists to confront trauma rather than default to medical solutions. The tone reflects concern and urgency with phrases like 'experimenting on kids' and 'sick society,' which underline a call for more thorough consideration of psychological health in relation to gender identity.

AgreementModerate agreement

Many discussions express concern or agreement with the article's critique of the current approach to transgender medicalization, indicating a general consensus on its relevance.

InterestHigh interest

There is considerable curiosity surrounding the publication, as many participants are actively sharing it and discussing its implications, suggesting high interest in the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some discussions delve into specific studies mentioned in the article, much of the engagement remains at a surface level with many expressing personal opinions rather than deep analysis.

ImpactHigh impact

A widespread belief exists that the arguments and data presented could significantly influence attitudes and policies related to transgender medicalization.

Abstract in brief

  • The author suggests that transgender medicalization can be an attempt to avoid psychological distress related to trauma and negative feelings.
  • Therapists may also struggle with their own fears and biases when addressing these issues, leading to a lack of effective support.
  • The author criticizes the weak evidence for a purely biomedical approach, warning that young trans individuals might face harmful medical interventions without properly addressing their psychological needs.

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Cassandra was right
@girls_women · X

@ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider society. It’s very calm & compassionate (and open access). https://t.co/4v78zfxjDZ

Mar 6, 2022 · 129 likes · 25 shares · 4,159 followers View post →
Rachel Barker
@RachelB97062555 · X

@KatyMontgomerie @cyclingweekly Studies that show that tend to only look at first 6-12 months. Longer term? Other issues raise their heads again. https://t.co/I9yQcSGihn

Mar 3, 2022 · 27 likes · 448 followers View post →
Caroline Franssen
@CoachCaroline · X

TRANS IDENTIFICEREN OM PSYCHOLOGISCHE STRESS TE VERMIJDEN Therapeuten vermijden om over trauma, misbruik en geweld te praten en bevestigen enkel in de transidentiteit. Dat is een gevaar voor jongeren die onnodig schade oplopen hormonen en operaties. https://t.co/1jTpjHq8y1 https://t.co/nRCeocB07J

Sep 4, 2022 · 25 likes · 5 shares · 20,318 followers View post →
Cassandra was right
@girls_women · X

@shadowbox_nz @RainbowYOUTH @janeclarejones This just popped up in my timeline. Have started on your articles & following. As a therapist, what do you think about this article, which suggests part of the affirmation model is about pain avoidance - by therapists & society, as well as the individual? https://t.co/4v78zffIfp

May 9, 2022 · 17 likes · 3 shares · 4,159 followers View post →
Cassandra was right
@girls_women · X

@LabelFreeBrands https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt https://t.co/i14yu56J0p

Apr 11, 2021 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 4,159 followers View post →
Maya R
@MayaRos34105203 · X

Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress - Withers - 2020 - Journal of Analytical Psychology - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/8Bd8CTK7kD

Dec 5, 2020 · 12 likes · 1 share · 1,307 followers View post →

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Barry Thain
@mindsci · X

This is a brilliant paper on trans therapy. "Imagine that a pre-surgical Attis has come to see me for psychotherapy, expressing the wish to medically transition." OK. But why has Attis come? What does he want us (therapists) to do? What is his problem? https://t.co/jo1NeVsKMk

Jan 23, 2025 · 1 like · 4,071 followers View post →
未来
@miraimiki2022 · X

RT @ErumaSnow: ロバート・ウィザーズ「トランスジェンダーの医療化と心理的苦痛を回避する試み」 分析心理学ジャーナル 65 (5), 865-889, 2020 トランス自認及びトランス医療が、当事者・セラピスト・社会の回避行動である可能性について https:/…

Dec 29, 2023 · 5 shares · 863 followers View post →
오늘은 아직 모르는
@cloud90114 · X

RT @ErumaSnow: ロバート・ウィザーズ「トランスジェンダーの医療化と心理的苦痛を回避する試み」 分析心理学ジャーナル 65 (5), 865-889, 2020 トランス自認及びトランス医療が、当事者・セラピスト・社会の回避行動である可能性について https:/…

Dec 29, 2023 · 5 shares · 891 followers View post →
尾﨑全紀@Masanori OZAKI
@ozakimasanori1 · X

RT @ErumaSnow: ロバート・ウィザーズ「トランスジェンダーの医療化と心理的苦痛を回避する試み」 分析心理学ジャーナル 65 (5), 865-889, 2020 トランス自認及びトランス医療が、当事者・セラピスト・社会の回避行動である可能性について https:/…

Dec 26, 2023 · 5 shares · 3,476 followers View post →
Eruma
@ErumaSnow · X

ロバート・ウィザーズ「トランスジェンダーの医療化と心理的苦痛を回避する試み」 分析心理学ジャーナル 65 (5), 865-889, 2020 トランス自認及びトランス医療が、当事者・セラピスト・社会の回避行動である可能性について https://t.co/MRRjGON2YU

Dec 21, 2023 · 9 likes · 5 shares · 93 followers View post →
KPSSREALITY/retired teacher
@kpssreality · X

RT @girls_women: @faithkuz @bjportraits And the terrible thing is that the vast majority of dysphoric teens recover over time anyway. This…

Dec 6, 2023 · 2 shares · 6,443 followers View post →
raney maash
@RandMarsh08 · X

@DmitrysPlane @cyberfrontier @Saminatorger Btw, actual studies don’t show that as I have included 3 studies that refute the claim that “gender affirming care saves lives.” It ruins lives, imagine having an orchiectomy in your healthy body. https://t.co/7nKg0XqRYE https://t.co/MZIWL0T2pw https://t.co/fwnLMQiS69

Oct 19, 2023 · 68 followers View post →
raney maash
@RandMarsh08 · X

@DmitrysPlane @cyberfrontier @Saminatorger https://t.co/fwnLMQiS69

Oct 19, 2023 · 68 followers View post →
NJada
@Herenotthere5 · X

Yes indeed https://t.co/Kh1VK6R76g https://t.co/CwT4ca2XIU

Sep 29, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 993 followers View post →
joolz
@joolzzt · X

@mishko27 @Lgb_Republic @PantiBliss @TTExulansic Blocking puberty effectively puts girls in to the menopause 30 years to soon, and causes early onset osteoporosis. The 'Young people: puberty blockers' section in this links to many studies. https://t.co/wWH9ytsUXc

Sep 21, 2023 · 1,805 followers View post →
AcheJ
@AcheJ6 · X

RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…

Aug 25, 2023 · 25 shares · 2,556 followers View post →
Sam Craven
@Sam_Cravenx · X

Controversial? Or correct? Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress - Withers - 2020 - Journal of Analytical Psychology - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/CGYapIKEng

Jul 18, 2023 · 110 followers View post →
NJada
@Herenotthere5 · X

RT @Herenotthere5: @JuliaMasonMD1 I've often shared around this piece by Bob Withers, very relevant and insightful: https://t.co/MF5qqk4dhl

Jun 12, 2023 · 2 shares · 993 followers View post →
Laura Wiley Haynes
@haynes_wiley · X

RT @Herenotthere5: @JuliaMasonMD1 I've often shared around this piece by Bob Withers, very relevant and insightful: https://t.co/MF5qqk4dhl

Jun 12, 2023 · 2 shares · 5,621 followers View post →
NJada
@Herenotthere5 · X

@JuliaMasonMD1 I've often shared around this piece by Bob Withers, very relevant and insightful: https://t.co/MF5qqk4dhl

Jun 12, 2023 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 993 followers View post →
A bisexual transsexual
@tswoman.bsky.social · Bluesky

I see the renowned anti-trans Yungian psychoanalyst Robert Withers is up to his old tricks again. Here he is, with another transphobe, admitting that he hated his trans client who brought action against him, & calling all trans people psychotic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xpoxmN-788&t=1723s

Jun 11, 2023 · 1 share View post →
uterusaurus
@uteru_saurus · X

@geraldposner @CabsnKings @WSJopinion This paper has a lot of resources. It starts off weirdly, but the section "Young people: puberty blockers" has a lot of info. The guy who wrote it is on twitter. Thank you for your work. https://t.co/4inTcinTej

Jun 9, 2023 · 1 like · 633 followers View post →
uterusaurus
@uteru_saurus · X

@StephanieJaneG6 @hannahsbee @BBCNewsnight Read the section "Young people: puberty blockers" in this science doc. It links to sources. New side effects are being identified all the time from the experiments being done on kids. 3/3 https://t.co/4inTcinTej

May 25, 2023 · 633 followers View post →
uterusaurus
@uteru_saurus · X

@CAGgoldenoldie @Jebadoo2 @TTExulansic ...Jennings' overeating may be triggered by hypothalamus damage, stopping it from controlling his appetite normally, similar to Prader-Willi syndrome. "Young people: puberty blockers" in this paper. https://t.co/4inTcinTej 2/2

May 13, 2023 · 633 followers View post →
raney maash
@RandMarsh08 · X

@KnottiBuoy @rosepoptosis @AndrewNJohns https://t.co/fwnLMQiS69 Psychological distress evasion manifests itself in the form of transgenderism for some. Trauma isn’t a one size fits all in terms of what psychological disorder one may have but it is always the foundation. Trauma breeds mental anguish.

Apr 28, 2023 · 68 followers View post →
tanea_zelandica
@zelandica · X

@bullburton @investigatemag Page 869 - references at end of linked paper https://t.co/28gTLpzW6E https://t.co/NynfCEjOVe

Apr 24, 2023 · 1 like · 1,149 followers View post →
tanea_zelandica
@zelandica · X

Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress - Withers - 2020 - Journal of Analytical Psychology - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/28gTLpzW6E

Apr 23, 2023 · 1 like · 1,149 followers View post →
Dr Waseem
@WAlladin1 · X

RT @psychsocwatchuk: SO.. Where are the revised BPS Gender Guidelines? Will they again avoid children and YP's issues? Will they lump them…

Apr 14, 2023 · 2 shares · 2,916 followers View post →
FakeBPSCommentary
@psychsocwatchuk · X

RT @psychsocwatchuk: SO.. Where are the revised BPS Gender Guidelines? Will they again avoid children and YP's issues? Will they lump them…

Apr 13, 2023 · 2 shares · 1,500 followers View post →
FakeBPSCommentary
@psychsocwatchuk · X

SO.. Where are the revised BPS Gender Guidelines? Will they again avoid children and YP's issues? Will they lump them inappropriately as before with being gay - and BDSM/Kink? AND WILL THEY AVOID FACING THE CORE ISSUE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS? #avoidance https://t.co/FokjxcFGJP

Apr 12, 2023 · 1 like · 2 shares · 1,500 followers View post →
Mrs Waters
@MrsWaters10 · X

@pointer_kroncrv Hier ook iemand die iets dieper op de materie ingaat. https://t.co/Oj2b02JemW

Mar 2, 2023 · 8 likes · 547 followers View post →
AcheJ
@AcheJ6 · X

RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…

Feb 23, 2023 · 25 shares · 2,556 followers View post →
Gender-Critical Citations
@terfcitations · X

Robert Withers, 2020. Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress. Journal of Analytical Psychology 65:865–889. https://t.co/qxng4TyslD, 17 November 2020.

Nov 17, 2022 · 1 like · 723 followers View post →
Cassandra was right
@girls_women · X

@HackneyTerven the trans situation too. In his 2021 article, Withers suggests we’re all (the person, their therapist, wider society) inflicting harm to avoid psychological pain. We need to learn to face it. I watched my Grannie die over several days. It was sad but 2/ https://t.co/g8JPdX42c1

Nov 7, 2022 · 3 likes · 4,159 followers View post →
Markus
@MRuhseler · X

RT @uteru_saurus: @MRuhseler @ZifferBar @KollontaiLjubow @ValentinCaUhl More and more bad effects are being discovered during these experim…

Oct 16, 2022 · 1 share · 161 followers View post →
uterusaurus
@uteru_saurus · X

@MRuhseler @ZifferBar @KollontaiLjubow @ValentinCaUhl More and more bad effects are being discovered during these experiments on kids. Early onset osteoporosis, brain matter changes affecting IQ. See the section 'Young people: puberty blockers' in this science paper... https://t.co/4inTciFu5R

Oct 16, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 633 followers View post →
uterusaurus
@uteru_saurus · X

@Technicallyowen @XtremeBarnett @1SimonEdwards You shouldn't trust biased TRA websites. Look for independent peer reviewed science papers. Here's a science paper that describes the bad side effects and links to other papers. https://t.co/4inTcinTej

Oct 9, 2022 · 633 followers View post →
MsUnderstood
@LisaSteel15 · X

RT @Transgendertrd: Nov 2020: Bob Withers @BobWithers52 published this piece. "This puts young trans people at risk of receiving potential…

Sep 30, 2022 · 14 shares · 1,962 followers View post →
Marieke
@MariekeIsBoos · X

@marcelbar8 Het risico op suïcide neemt overigens juist toe NA transitie. Dat is een van de redenen dat steeds meer landen stoppen met het Dutch Protocol en juist inzetten op de onderliggende problematiek. https://t.co/Bn9jwBPL4w

Sep 28, 2022 · 4 likes · 2,982 followers View post →
uterusaurus
@uteru_saurus · X

@MavenOfMayhem Hopefully they got PBs after Tanner stage 2, so they aren't sexually dysfunctional or sterile, but there are still dangers eg early onset osteoporosis, lower IQ, faulty cognitive brain development See the "Young people: puberty blockers" section here... https://t.co/4inTcior3R

Sep 12, 2022 · 633 followers View post →
uterusaurus
@uteru_saurus · X

@moshunie @rms432 @genderfaithful Blockers... early onset osteoporosis, gene expression affected, diminished great matter in the brain, lower IQ etc. "Fear and stress responses [...] affected" maybe why TRAs are so paranoid? We are *experimenting* on children. It's an abomination. https://t.co/4inTcior3R

Sep 9, 2022 · 5 likes · 633 followers View post →
Emma Bateman
@EmmaBatemanGPW · X

@Ria__Patel @RoyalDocksRob @BPSSexualities Conversion therapy is a controversial topic. There are many therapists who are concerned about homophobic attempts to 'trans the gay away', as I am sure you are aware. There is a reason why countries like Iran and Pakistan are so keen on transition. https://t.co/4W1SrbECp4

Sep 7, 2022 · 7,989 followers View post →
Bob Withers
@BobWithers52 · X

@sam_suite @Cotdail @qsilverfox ‘puberty blockers’ are used to chemically castrate sex offenders. They thin the bones and disrupt the development of sheep’s brains; these kids are being experimented on https://t.co/hFYIbz6JDB

Sep 6, 2022 · 3,065 followers View post →
Ad de Boer
@ad_de_boer · X

RT @CoachCaroline: TRANS IDENTIFICEREN OM PSYCHOLOGISCHE STRESS TE VERMIJDEN Therapeuten vermijden om over trauma, misbruik en geweld te p…

Sep 4, 2022 · 5 shares · 3,144 followers View post →
IL mio nome è Nessuno
@incidenten · X

RT @CoachCaroline: TRANS IDENTIFICEREN OM PSYCHOLOGISCHE STRESS TE VERMIJDEN Therapeuten vermijden om over trauma, misbruik en geweld te p…

Sep 4, 2022 · 5 shares · 1,014 followers View post →
Gerda Kievitsbosch
@GerdaK9 · X

RT @CoachCaroline: TRANS IDENTIFICEREN OM PSYCHOLOGISCHE STRESS TE VERMIJDEN Therapeuten vermijden om over trauma, misbruik en geweld te p…

Sep 4, 2022 · 5 shares · 407 followers View post →
Lydia
@LydiaBellona · X

RT @CoachCaroline: TRANS IDENTIFICEREN OM PSYCHOLOGISCHE STRESS TE VERMIJDEN Therapeuten vermijden om over trauma, misbruik en geweld te p…

Sep 4, 2022 · 5 shares · 274 followers View post →
TJ, #FullMetaJacket
@coristus · X

RT @CoachCaroline: TRANS IDENTIFICEREN OM PSYCHOLOGISCHE STRESS TE VERMIJDEN Therapeuten vermijden om over trauma, misbruik en geweld te p…

Sep 4, 2022 · 5 shares · 2,430 followers View post →
Co de Vroome
@VroomeCo · X

RT @CoachCaroline: TRANS IDENTIFICEREN OM PSYCHOLOGISCHE STRESS TE VERMIJDEN Therapeuten vermijden om over trauma, misbruik en geweld te p…

Sep 4, 2022 · 5 shares · 1,673 followers View post →
Caroline Franssen
@CoachCaroline · X

TRANS IDENTIFICEREN OM PSYCHOLOGISCHE STRESS TE VERMIJDEN Therapeuten vermijden om over trauma, misbruik en geweld te praten en bevestigen enkel in de transidentiteit. Dat is een gevaar voor jongeren die onnodig schade oplopen hormonen en operaties. https://t.co/1jTpjHq8y1 https://t.co/nRCeocB07J

Sep 4, 2022 · 25 likes · 5 shares · 20,318 followers View post →
Dr. Rejoiner, #NotMovingOn,
@VinaigretteGirl · X

@NetNeutral101 @boundarysetter1 @B3nAnderson @The_Deemster @jpossj They are not monolithic entities. They’re made of individuals. The American medical system is appallingly poor in many ways; the APA used to tout lobotomies. You could read this: https://t.co/R6UPdK9ghk

Aug 31, 2022 · 4,957 followers View post →
Anne James
@NWtoG · X

RT @girls_women: @uhler_jon Do you know this article? The author argues that whole trans rush to medical/surgical interventions rather than…

Jul 30, 2022 · 1 share · 3,481 followers View post →
Cassandra was right
@girls_women · X

@uhler_jon Do you know this article? The author argues that whole trans rush to medical/surgical interventions rather than therapy is caused by all concerned (patient, therapist, society) trying to avoid confronting pain. https://t.co/4v78zfxjDZ

Jul 30, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 4,159 followers View post →
Bob Withers
@BobWithers52 · X

@LousyJester @AzazelTheKnight @Book_Worm_83 The research claiming regret rates are low is very poor and not applicable the recent cohort of young people. Here’s a link to an article I wrote explaining what I think is going on. It’s worrying. https://t.co/fOIsXxT7Uv

Jul 23, 2022 · 1 like · 3,065 followers View post →
Bob Withers
@BobWithers52 · X

@RitzLazyArtist @LacyWhite4ever @Meat_Robots @JAC2995 @CorgiSnoots @Pinus_longaeva @DiamondEyesFox @Admiral_lj @BlueArthropoda @pittparents The studies claiming that detrans rates are 1% are seriously flawed. Their quality is very poor and they don’t apply to the present cohort of young people. The recent Cambridge study suggested much higher rates and read my critique of Wiepjes et al here https://t.co/fOIsXxT7Uv

Jul 20, 2022 · 1 like · 3,065 followers View post →
Bob Withers
@BobWithers52 · X

@alexandrasaurus If we’re trading papers here’s one of mine you might enjoy. Oh no wait a minute I’m Hitler aren’t I? https://t.co/fOIsXyaIM3

Jul 16, 2022 · 3,065 followers View post →
Bob Withers
@BobWithers52 · X

@mgorinev @madblackcatlady @Constance_1844 @SBalveda I have published on this and there is no scientific evidence that medical transition works for gender dysphoria. The ‘evidence’ is all anecdotal and treatments are off label https://t.co/fOIsXxT7Uv

Jul 12, 2022 · 3,065 followers View post →
not in denial
@not_in_denial1 · X

Powerful paper by @BobWithers52, "Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress". https://t.co/5Wz9u2gSys

Jun 26, 2022 · 72 followers View post →
Mark Givens
@ShibbyDissident · X

@Chyoko These are experts saying this. https://t.co/EwhWGhjNRv https://t.co/R5tf29wAav

Jun 7, 2022 · 2,038 followers View post →
BroadWithABrain
@BroadWithABrain · X

RT @girls_women: @shadowbox_nz @RainbowYOUTH @janeclarejones This just popped up in my timeline. Have started on your articles & following.…

May 9, 2022 · 3 shares · 3,889 followers View post →
Pip Cooper
@Pixil8 · X

RT @girls_women: @shadowbox_nz @RainbowYOUTH @janeclarejones This just popped up in my timeline. Have started on your articles & following.…

May 9, 2022 · 3 shares · 2,805 followers View post →
Cassandra was right
@girls_women · X

@shadowbox_nz @RainbowYOUTH @janeclarejones This just popped up in my timeline. Have started on your articles & following. As a therapist, what do you think about this article, which suggests part of the affirmation model is about pain avoidance - by therapists & society, as well as the individual? https://t.co/4v78zffIfp

May 9, 2022 · 17 likes · 3 shares · 4,159 followers View post →
uterusaurus
@uteru_saurus · X

@SassyScarecrow @FondOfBeetles @DuncanHenry78 @mjg59 @Klopps_mug @tlchimera @RebeccaRHelm This is the paper I mentioned. It gives sources so you can verify. Check the section on puberty blockers. Robert is on twitter if you want to ask anything. https://t.co/4inTcinTej

Apr 30, 2022 · 1 like · 633 followers View post →
NJada
@Herenotthere5 · X

We need to know that transitioning is not THE option. It's not a solution, it's a life of crap-fitting at best. It's hard, it is, but it doesn't have to be this way. https://t.co/MF5qqk4dhl

Apr 20, 2022 · 1 like · 993 followers View post →
GGLaRue
@gigilarue4 · X

@sullydish @cmclymer @libsoftiktok @thecassreview @NYT @washingtonpost https://t.co/5cCHZkZ9kH

Apr 4, 2022 · 2,467 followers View post →
Cassandra was right
@girls_women · X

@PeterTatchell If you’re just starting your journey into this horrific trend, Peter, here is some excellent, peer reviewed (open access) information about how society & individuals are avoiding the real clinical issues when we prematurely affirm transgender identities. https://t.co/4v78zfxjDZ

Mar 20, 2022 · 3 likes · 4,159 followers View post →
Petal
@FuriousBanshee · X

RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…

Mar 12, 2022 · 25 shares · 1,285 followers View post →
GGLaRue
@gigilarue4 · X

@triviagirl112 @scottsummers_87 @ipmilat @MsBlaireWhite Agree https://t.co/5cCHZkZ9kH

Mar 10, 2022 · 1 like · 2,467 followers View post →
Grown_UpWoman
@Grown_UpWoman · X

RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…

Mar 7, 2022 · 25 shares · 2,401 followers View post →
Zoe-troposphere
@ZasinXylophone · X

RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…

Mar 6, 2022 · 25 shares · 489 followers View post →
PeadarKropotkin
@PeadarKropotkin · X

RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…

Mar 6, 2022 · 25 shares · 272 followers View post →
Holly Hart
@HollyHa88436899 · X

Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress - Withers - 2020 - Journal of Analytical Psychology - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/3SOWpHigdg

Mar 6, 2022 · 421 followers View post →
Sedimentary Stardust
@SedimentaryStar · X

RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…

Mar 6, 2022 · 25 shares · 45 followers View post →
Lucia Crestfallen
@LuciaCrestfall2 · X

RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…

Mar 6, 2022 · 25 shares · 1,261 followers View post →
Susan Too
@susanetoo · X

RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…

Mar 6, 2022 · 25 shares · 1,196 followers View post →
Talie Iraix
@iraixmoshi · X

RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…

Mar 6, 2022 · 25 shares · 293 followers View post →
catsies
@catsiesxx · X

RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…

Mar 6, 2022 · 25 shares · 11,593 followers View post →
Theresa #Remain #FBGC
@theresawoman · X

@Gaynotqueer1 @alexadotm https://t.co/oZTRcaIQeJ

Mar 6, 2022 · 1 like · 1,634 followers View post →
Theresa #Remain #FBGC
@theresawoman · X

@merlin10341 @AquilakaHecate @Opticheart @eva_kurilova @KDansky https://t.co/oZTRcaIipb

Mar 6, 2022 · 1,634 followers View post →
#IstandwithJKRowling #KPSS
@anne_joseypye · X

RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…

Mar 6, 2022 · 25 shares · 5,419 followers View post →
Theresa #Remain #FBGC
@theresawoman · X

@disseminatrix13 @ScotGovFairer @ScotParl https://t.co/oZTRcaIipb

Mar 6, 2022 · 1,634 followers View post →
Theresa #Remain #FBGC
@theresawoman · X

@forestpines @ScotGovFairer @ScotParl This https://t.co/oZTRcaIipb

Mar 6, 2022 · 1 like · 1,634 followers View post →
Theresa #Remain #FBGC
@theresawoman · X

@ScotGovFairer @ShonaRobison @ScotParl This https://t.co/oZTRcaIipb

Mar 6, 2022 · 3 likes · 1,634 followers View post →
Theresa #Remain #FBGC
@theresawoman · X

@RadicalRoo @ripx4nutmeg This https://t.co/oZTRcaIipb

Mar 6, 2022 · 1 like · 1,634 followers View post →
Amyah
@AmyahA_ · X

RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…

Mar 6, 2022 · 25 shares · 1,072 followers View post →
Sekhmet of the Terven KPSS
@Lauralols · X

RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…

Mar 6, 2022 · 25 shares · 5,708 followers View post →
Unturned
@ArtUnturned · X

RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…

Mar 6, 2022 · 25 shares · 2,115 followers View post →
Harpy Harridan
@myAgeNoMate · X

RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…

Mar 6, 2022 · 25 shares · 1,717 followers View post →
Theresa #Remain #FBGC
@theresawoman · X

RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…

Mar 6, 2022 · 25 shares · 1,634 followers View post →
Tara_Norman/Stegacervix
@TanyaN090770 · X

RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…

Mar 6, 2022 · 25 shares · 1,923 followers View post →
Billy Bragg's Umbrella
@business_noone · X

RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…

Mar 6, 2022 · 25 shares · 1,369 followers View post →
Cassandra was right
@girls_women · X

@ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider society. It’s very calm & compassionate (and open access). https://t.co/4v78zfxjDZ

Mar 6, 2022 · 129 likes · 25 shares · 4,159 followers View post →
Rachel Barker
@RachelB97062555 · X

@KatyMontgomerie @cyclingweekly Studies that show that tend to only look at first 6-12 months. Longer term? Other issues raise their heads again. https://t.co/I9yQcSGihn

Mar 3, 2022 · 27 likes · 448 followers View post →
Angsuman Chakraborty ✪
@angsuman · X

Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress https://t.co/nHHpRJBMTz

Feb 16, 2022 · 7,530 followers View post →
Hacker News 20
@betterhn20 · X

Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress https://t.co/99Lkkd9bRG (https://t.co/sfoxOVecvn)

Feb 11, 2022 · 2,258 followers View post →
Winson Tang
@winsontang · X

Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress https://t.co/A9tG9QV6Th

Feb 11, 2022 · 9,044 followers View post →
sjoerdapp
@sjoerdapp · X

Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress https://t.co/3t2VMPcOK9 2

Feb 11, 2022 · 1,672 followers View post →
HN Front Page
@hn_frontpage · X

Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress L: https://t.co/KNS9BLLUMa C: https://t.co/u0sX0Vhiot

Feb 11, 2022 · 2,546 followers View post →
Bob Withers
@BobWithers52 · X

@JennyFitz2000 @LottieOTootle @MinFreerHMG If you are seriously asking what I think why don’t you try reading this article? https://t.co/JFhpI3BARv

Feb 7, 2022 · 3,065 followers View post →
Cassandra was right
@girls_women · X

@UpsyDaisy666 It is chilling. I’m concerned that the affirmation model is an expression of avoidance of pain to the ultimate detriment of the people concerned. This then results in far more pain and long term harm. See this (peer reviewed, open access) article: https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt

Jan 7, 2022 · 1 like · 4,159 followers View post →
seateakay
@Kelly6Ct · X

RT @girls_women: @TwisterFilm 2nd is about how we’re avoiding pain by *not* treating trans presenting young people with the full range of t…

Dec 15, 2021 · 1 share · 1,502 followers View post →
Parents of Desisters
@DesisterParents · X

RT @girls_women: @RousersV @will_malone @leakylike @Medscape You’re not alone: https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt https://t.co/gPDXWUNXOI

Dec 4, 2021 · 2 shares · 3,755 followers View post →
Terps Official
@OfficialTerps · X

RT @girls_women: @RousersV @will_malone @leakylike @Medscape You’re not alone: https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt https://t.co/gPDXWUNXOI

Dec 4, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,493 followers View post →
Cassandra was right
@girls_women · X

@RousersV @will_malone @leakylike @Medscape You’re not alone: https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt https://t.co/gPDXWUNXOI

Dec 3, 2021 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 4,159 followers View post →
ibichka
@ibichka · X

Very important work on trauma and transidentification by @BobWithers52 https://t.co/ekPBnBjGf5 #gender #sexnotgender #transgender #mentalhealth

Nov 23, 2021 · 3 likes · 55 followers View post →
joolz
@joolzzt · X

@kassicandles @PhilosophyTube 3 Read about the effects of PBs. The author is on twitter. https://t.co/wWH9ytsUXc

Nov 20, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,805 followers View post →
#Transgender
@Transgender_Sci · X

Response to 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress' (Withers 2020) and to Herdzik's (2021) response to Withers https://t.co/klGKETFZr4 #PubMed #Transgender

Nov 10, 2021 · 1 like · 193 followers View post →
joolz
@joolzzt · X

@LexianBut Ah, Turban, the TRA who shouldn't have a job. Research looks at BOTH sides. He uses bad suicide stats then 'forgot' to compare it to suicide stats for people *post* transition. He also lies about PBs. PBs cause brain damage & early onset osteoporosis. https://t.co/wWH9ytsUXc

Nov 7, 2021 · 1,805 followers View post →
Luke #LiberateScotland
@lukewmorrison · X

RT @joolzzt: @DrLauraEL Wrong. Puberty blockers cause early onset osteoporosis and affect cognitive brain development in ways we haven't e…

Nov 6, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,124 followers View post →
cg
@NorteSur7 · X

RT @joolzzt: @DrLauraEL Wrong. Puberty blockers cause early onset osteoporosis and affect cognitive brain development in ways we haven't e…

Nov 6, 2021 · 2 shares · 4,681 followers View post →
joolz
@joolzzt · X

@DrLauraEL Wrong. Puberty blockers cause early onset osteoporosis and affect cognitive brain development in ways we haven't even discovered yet because you are experimenting on kids. Read the section on puberty blockers in this. The author is on twitter. https://t.co/wWH9ytsUXc

Nov 6, 2021 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 1,805 followers View post →
Nikole
@Victory0thePpl · X

For further consideration: Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress https://t.co/QsRNeTNQuK

Nov 1, 2021 · 171 followers View post →
joolz
@joolzzt · X

@brightstrangely @bullrike @Kiwipally @Orwellisunwell2 @latsot @Megalodon_16 @witchyisbak @Seinneann @Chappymaggs @Seamusismycat @dormantwrapper @SazCaz81 @lecanardnoir @WitchMagazeen @scrufwiththecat @noir2point0 @Phildidgee @TheShyWoof @FondOfBeetles @Grymma @Amanda_S_82 @Mr_Melts_ @FfsAllen @yibsnooboo @MsVanillaRose @Adrianaislay @TinaPJMD @Svenssonkristo1 @Book_Worm_83 @Saucy_Sadie @dinahbrand2 @Marxoid1 @cheomitII @helenstaniland @D24Journalist @oolon @_oatc_ @Opticheart @lonesomedabs @LRKDC PBs are why Jazz Jennings had the penis of a 10yo at 17. That wouldn't have reversed if he'd decided he wasn't trans. PBs AREN'T thinking time. We are *experimenting* on kids. Robert's paper is new. He's on twitter. See the PB section. https://t.co/wWH9ytsUXc 2/4

Oct 29, 2021 · 4 likes · 1,805 followers View post →
joolz
@joolzzt · X

@ElleHalladay @h_dops @Charly13 @UCDSB Gender clinics who profit from it think medicating children for life is a good idea

Oct 19, 2021 · 1,805 followers View post →
Holly Hart
@HollyHa88436899 · X

Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress https://t.co/3hB6ZAlPsL

Oct 5, 2021 · 421 followers View post →
WitchKraft #SexMatters
@WitchKraft3 · X

RT @joolzzt: @oldanimefan @justme505030 @WitchKraft3 @PhillisMinaj @avalanche_andy Wrong. PBs were designed for precocious puberty. They ar…

Oct 1, 2021 · 2 shares · 4,833 followers View post →
latsot
@latsot · X

RT @joolzzt: @oldanimefan @justme505030 @WitchKraft3 @PhillisMinaj @avalanche_andy Wrong. PBs were designed for precocious puberty. They ar…

Oct 1, 2021 · 2 shares · 13,700 followers View post →
joolz
@joolzzt · X

@oldanimefan @justme505030 @WitchKraft3 @PhillisMinaj @avalanche_andy Wrong. PBs were designed for precocious puberty. They are not licensed to stop puberty, people are experimenting on kids. There are side effects like bone density and brain development issues. Read the medical papers in 'Young people: puberty blockers. https://t.co/wWH9ytsUXc

Oct 1, 2021 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 1,805 followers View post →
Teil_der_Lösung
@ROGD_GER · X

RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…

Sep 29, 2021 · 117 shares · 746 followers View post →
joolz
@joolzzt · X

@mrafree There isn't any. But there IS evidence that it causes irreversible damage. There's a section on blockers in this paper published last year https://t.co/wWH9ytbjyC

Sep 23, 2021 · 1,805 followers View post →
Sall Grover
@salltweets · X

@ERunswickBMA https://t.co/oSVIsWxK2U

Sep 14, 2021 · 170,784 followers View post →
joolz
@joolzzt · X

@Emahnnnn @bullrike @MsVanillaRose @DutchDykes @Seinneann @shortthorts @Grymma @TerfSlayer42069 @Megalodon_16 @LucieWestenra @LizGarland6 @fembycat @Jax23118079 @CherwellLinda @WitchMagazeen @Jewelsparklies @Amanda_S_82 @DoggoDomination @Luuuma7 @latsot @Mr_Melts_ @FondOfBeetles @etotheipie @Jimmy20723610 @vjpsyverson @2damntrans @TinaPJMD @revowens @UnnamedDeluca @TheShyWoof @Phildidgee @FfsAllen @yibsnooboo @Adrianaislay @Svenssonkristo1 @Book_Worm_83 @Saucy_Sadie @dinahbrand2 @Marxoid1 @cheomitII @helenstaniland @D24Journalist @oolon @_oatc_ @Opticheart @lonesomedabs @LRKDC @sophie_charity Research paper from last year. Robert is on twitter if you have questions. The section on 'Young people: puberty blockers' may be odd special interest. https://t.co/wWH9ytsUXc

Sep 11, 2021 · 1,805 followers View post →
joolz
@joolzzt · X

@Luuuma7 @sugarpuffedminj @Megalodon_16 @LucieWestenra @MsGiveZeroFox @realm_of_sara @bullrike @DutchDykes @TransMender @Seinneann @Jewelsparklies @ganonyersel @TerfSlayer42069 @WitchMagazeen @LizGarland6 @fembycat @Jax23118079 @CherwellLinda @Grymma @Amanda_S_82 @DoggoDomination @latsot @Mr_Melts_ @FondOfBeetles @etotheipie @Jimmy20723610 @Eristae @vjpsyverson @2damntrans @TinaPJMD @revowens @UnnamedDeluca @TheShyWoof @Phildidgee @FfsAllen @yibsnooboo @MsVanillaRose @Adrianaislay @Svenssonkristo1 @Book_Worm_83 @Saucy_Sadie @dinahbrand2 @Marxoid1 @cheomitII @helenstaniland @D24Journalist @oolon @_oatc_ @Opticheart @lonesomedabs I doubt you can manage all of this as it has long words, but you can try the section "Young people: puberty blockers". This was published late last year and the author is on twitter. https://t.co/wWH9ytsUXc

Aug 28, 2021 · 2 likes · 1,805 followers View post →
joolz
@joolzzt · X

@TransRedPanda @ILOVETINY @NicolaJayneHod1 @TheShyWoof @NaCI_blonde @MsVanillaRose @Pendles_Nina @KelliePirie @Megalodon_16 @Amanda_S_82 @Adrianaislay @Seinneann @TinaPJMD @Svenssonkristo1 @latsot @Book_Worm_83 @Saucy_Sadie @dinahbrand2 @Marxoid1 @cheomitII @helenstaniland @D24Journalist @oolon @_oatc_ @Opticheart @zorzokoko @lonesomedabs @LRKDC They do cause damage that cannot be undone. It's even worse when kids go straight onto cross sex hormones, as 98% do, making them sterile. This is a new study. Check the section "Young people: puberty blockers". The author is on twitter. https://t.co/wWH9ytsUXc

Aug 8, 2021 · 1,805 followers View post →
Women’s rights matter. I stand with JK Rowling
@Truthan47270654 · X

RT @TaniaAMarshall: Excellent read of ‘Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress’ - Withers - 2020 - Journ…

Aug 1, 2021 · 4 shares · 694 followers View post →
Helena V
@mandarina5 · X

RT @TaniaAMarshall: Excellent read of ‘Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress’ - Withers - 2020 - Journ…

Aug 1, 2021 · 4 shares · 339 followers View post →
Peter Garbutt #Sortition #UBI #GND
@PeterG4NES2019 · X

RT @TaniaAMarshall: Excellent read of ‘Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress’ - Withers - 2020 - Journ…

Aug 1, 2021 · 4 shares · 6,378 followers View post →
Zoeness
@zoeness1 · X

RT @TaniaAMarshall: Excellent read of ‘Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress’ - Withers - 2020 - Journ…

Aug 1, 2021 · 4 shares · 499 followers View post →
Tania Marshall
@TaniaAMarshall · X

Excellent read of ‘Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress’ - Withers - 2020 - Journal of Analytical Psychology - Wiley Online Library ⁦@BobWithers52⁩ #trans #detrans #gender #psychotherapy https://t.co/DPEXSsZUsH

Aug 1, 2021 · 4 likes · 4 shares · 34,298 followers View post →
SwallowThePill KPSS
@pill_swallow · X

@KassidyStrang @AngelaVolkov You're not a psychotherapist, you're parroting narrative that is 100% false. @SashaLPC & @stellaomalley3 are experts in their field and host Gender A Wider Lens podcast @widerlenspod. Why not defer to professionals instead of continuing to spread lies? https://t.co/hvzqKr9dwm

Jul 31, 2021 · 1 like · 5,055 followers View post →
joolz
@joolzzt · X

@bullrike @Leeningtowerof2 @ACLU This is an excellent paper on repercussions. The author is on twitter if you have questions. There an interesting bit about a transman being more comfortable as a straight TM than a butch lesbian. We should support kids, with expert help, not push them. https://t.co/wWH9ytsUXc

Jul 13, 2021 · 1,805 followers View post →
joolz
@joolzzt · X

@C_Arny3 @Haemathoclysm @bernlou99 @ACLU Not that I expect you to read it, but here's a recent study. The author is on twitter if you have any questions. https://t.co/wWH9ytsUXc

Jul 12, 2021 · 1,805 followers View post →
Hanspeter Steininger
@hpsteininger · X

"We examine the possibility of misinformed therapists “transing the gay away” ... Bob delves into his view of psychosomatic symptoms ... to understand our current fixation with one’s subjective sense of identity." https://t.co/lvQDfvy3KE

Jun 28, 2021 · 1 like · 388 followers View post →
Hanspeter Steininger
@hpsteininger · X

@illionas @ALLIANCELGB https://t.co/lvQDfvy3KE

Jun 28, 2021 · 388 followers View post →
MaryK
@MaryMaryWOMAN · X

Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress https://t.co/XtEV1GRqBE

Jun 14, 2021 · 338 followers View post →
CattyArt
@CattyArt1 · X

https://t.co/WQvE5EODog

Jun 5, 2021 · 5,226 followers View post →
Bob Withers
@BobWithers52 · X

@CaptSassyPants1 Very happy to admit fear is a big part of it as I attempt to explain in this article https://t.co/JFhpI3BARv

May 7, 2021 · 3,065 followers View post →
Tomboy Taylor
@Tomboy_Taylor · X

RT @faithkuz: https://t.co/pvUUtGWQG0

Apr 24, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,368 followers View post →
GCMom
@GCMom_7777 · X

RT @faithkuz: https://t.co/pvUUtGWQG0

Apr 24, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,752 followers View post →
Faith Kuzma
@faithkuz · X

https://t.co/pvUUtGWQG0

Apr 24, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 1,459 followers View post →
Imogen Loynachan
@ImogenLoynachan · X

@caitlinmoriah @newthoughtcrime https://t.co/Tb8wbwfZJz

Apr 23, 2021 · 1,524 followers View post →
Trans_Lies_Matter
@WeCantChangeSex · X

RT @girls_women: @faithkuz @bjportraits And the terrible thing is that the vast majority of dysphoric teens recover over time anyway. This…

Apr 22, 2021 · 2 shares · 3,528 followers View post →
Jude
@Jude90293402 · X

RT @girls_women: @faithkuz @bjportraits And the terrible thing is that the vast majority of dysphoric teens recover over time anyway. This…

Apr 22, 2021 · 2 shares · 7,585 followers View post →
Cassandra was right
@girls_women · X

@faithkuz @bjportraits And the terrible thing is that the vast majority of dysphoric teens recover over time anyway. This heart rending account is evidence of a truly sick society.

Apr 21, 2021 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 4,159 followers View post →
Cassandra was right
@girls_women · X

@TwisterFilm 2nd is about how we’re avoiding pain by *not* treating trans presenting young people with the full range of therapeutic options. It’s full of compassion for all concerned: https://t.co/g8JPdWLSXT

Apr 17, 2021 · 7 likes · 1 share · 4,159 followers View post →
CisSanity
@CisSanity · X

RT @girls_women: @LabelFreeBrands https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt https://t.co/i14yu56J0p

Apr 12, 2021 · 4 shares · 611 followers View post →
PollySolipsism
@PollySpin · X

RT @girls_women: @LabelFreeBrands https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt https://t.co/i14yu56J0p

Apr 11, 2021 · 4 shares · 7,070 followers View post →
Reality Girl Zine
@RealityGirlZine · X

RT @girls_women: @LabelFreeBrands https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt https://t.co/i14yu56J0p

Apr 11, 2021 · 4 shares · 16,581 followers View post →
Cassandra was right
@girls_women · X

@LabelFreeBrands https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt https://t.co/i14yu56J0p

Apr 11, 2021 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 4,159 followers View post →
Betsy Bell
@BetsyHBell · X

@bescofield @RockSchooled @maxo531 https://t.co/NQ5qnBI5yQ

Apr 10, 2021 · 1 like · 22 followers View post →
Cassandra was right
@girls_women · X

@ImWatson91 https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt

Apr 5, 2021 · 4,159 followers View post →
Cassandra was right
@girls_women · X

@sarahstuartxx @DidyouRedo @ripx4nutmeg This article points out that meeting post-op people causes large-scale mind-change. https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt

Apr 2, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 4,159 followers View post →
Sydney Moore
@SydneyAllMoore · X

RT @girls_women: @JoshuaM1994 Try this one. It’s free to read. https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt

Apr 2, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,797 followers View post →
Cassandra was right
@girls_women · X

@JoshuaM1994 Try this one. It’s free to read. https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt

Apr 2, 2021 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 4,159 followers View post →
Bob Withers
@BobWithers52 · X

@tomgabion Tightly reasoned argument there Tom! Actually it’s you who doesn’t know what affirmative therapy does https://t.co/JFhpI3BARv

Mar 19, 2021 · 3,065 followers View post →
Cassandra was right
@girls_women · X

@EdwinWine1 It might be “how you go mad in the age of social media”? You might like this too, it’s about how medicalising (rather than using talking therapies) is a pain avoidance strategy when treating trans people. It’s so compassionate, it makes me feel hopeful. https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt

Mar 17, 2021 · 4,159 followers View post →
Louise
@_loobyloo · X

A bit of light reading for your Saturday morning: Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress https://t.co/TVsTLyv1Xp

Mar 13, 2021 · 1,630 followers View post →
mumble italiano
@folkposse · X

RT @girls_women: @phobefem Real people’s lives being wrecked by this ideology. https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt https://t.co/7cbhqtHQnd

Feb 28, 2021 · 1 share · 670 followers View post →
Cassandra was right
@girls_women · X

@phobefem Real people’s lives being wrecked by this ideology. https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt https://t.co/7cbhqtHQnd

Feb 28, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 4,159 followers View post →
Cassandra was right
@girls_women · X

@ImWatson91 @IsleLesbos You do. The drugs & surgery entrap rather than emancipate. https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt https://t.co/q0GS5AHRvZ

Feb 26, 2021 · 3 likes · 4,159 followers View post →
Michael
@Michael_AW77 · X

RT @girls_women: @nytimes Drugs and surgery are an expedient way of numbing psychological pain without addressing it. https://t.co/g8JPdX3u…

Feb 26, 2021 · 1 share · 5,418 followers View post →
Cassandra was right
@girls_women · X

@lightbit0420 @ipa1869 @Acorn_2_oak @tapchat Here’s the link (it’s Open Access & peer reviewed from 2020): https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt

Feb 26, 2021 · 4,159 followers View post →
Cassandra was right
@girls_women · X

@nytimes Drugs and surgery are an expedient way of numbing psychological pain without addressing it. https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt https://t.co/qF2JVFn9fY

Feb 26, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 4,159 followers View post →
Alivi
@Alivi70891406 · X

RT @Transgendertrd: Nov 2020: Bob Withers @BobWithers52 published this piece. "This puts young trans people at risk of receiving potential…

Feb 13, 2021 · 14 shares · 218 followers View post →
BirdsNest
@2022timeflies · X

RT @Transgendertrd: Nov 2020: Bob Withers @BobWithers52 published this piece. "This puts young trans people at risk of receiving potential…

Feb 8, 2021 · 14 shares · 3,697 followers View post →
Neverfallingforit
@Neverfallingfo1 · X

RT @Transgendertrd: Nov 2020: Bob Withers @BobWithers52 published this piece. "This puts young trans people at risk of receiving potential…

Feb 7, 2021 · 14 shares · 5,620 followers View post →
Caro - NO TO SELF ID
@100_born · X

RT @Transgendertrd: Nov 2020: Bob Withers @BobWithers52 published this piece. "This puts young trans people at risk of receiving potential…

Feb 7, 2021 · 14 shares · 1,646 followers View post →
Lord Luvaduc
@AnneKni38953689 · X

RT @Transgendertrd: Nov 2020: Bob Withers @BobWithers52 published this piece. "This puts young trans people at risk of receiving potential…

Feb 7, 2021 · 14 shares · 1,902 followers View post →
coccinellanovem
@coccinellanovem · X

RT @Transgendertrd: Nov 2020: Bob Withers @BobWithers52 published this piece. "This puts young trans people at risk of receiving potential…

Feb 7, 2021 · 14 shares · 21,373 followers View post →
Miriam
@BruerMorris · X

RT @Transgendertrd: Nov 2020: Bob Withers @BobWithers52 published this piece. "This puts young trans people at risk of receiving potential…

Feb 7, 2021 · 14 shares · 2,697 followers View post →
ZeroOption4Sheffield
@ZeroOption4Shef · X

RT @Transgendertrd: Nov 2020: Bob Withers @BobWithers52 published this piece. "This puts young trans people at risk of receiving potential…

Feb 7, 2021 · 14 shares · 465 followers View post →
Sunshine on Ice - Like-minded non hedgehog
@SDewherst · X

RT @Transgendertrd: Nov 2020: Bob Withers @BobWithers52 published this piece. "This puts young trans people at risk of receiving potential…

Feb 7, 2021 · 14 shares · 2,139 followers View post →
Oiorpata
@Oiorpata · X

RT @Transgendertrd: Nov 2020: Bob Withers @BobWithers52 published this piece. "This puts young trans people at risk of receiving potential…

Feb 7, 2021 · 14 shares · 3,589 followers View post →
extinciónperoya!
@extincionperoya · X

RT @Transgendertrd: Nov 2020: Bob Withers @BobWithers52 published this piece. "This puts young trans people at risk of receiving potential…

Feb 7, 2021 · 14 shares · 540 followers View post →
Genderpunt
@genderpunt · X

Het is verleidelijk voor jongere, behandelaar én samenleving om ogen te sluiten voor psychische problemen en transitie als oplossing te zien. Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress https://t.co/mnRtR2NXKO

Jan 15, 2021 · 1,532 followers View post →
Fernando Riveiro
@friveiro · X

RT @tecnoloxia: Unha crítica ao "tratamento afirmativo" de xénero sen atención á saúde mental e que agora queren blindar por lei neste país…

Jan 3, 2021 · 1 share · 132 followers View post →
María L
@tecnoloxia · X

Unha crítica ao "tratamento afirmativo" de xénero sen atención á saúde mental e que agora queren blindar por lei neste país, sendo algo seriamente lesivo para as e os menores. Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress. https://t.co/KbOYRCbQUh

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@MayaRos34105203 · X

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Dec 5, 2020 · 12 likes · 1 share · 1,307 followers View post →
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Nov 22, 2020 · 117 shares · 1,960 followers View post →
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Nov 22, 2020 · 117 shares · 9,491 followers View post →
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Nov 22, 2020 · 1,244 followers View post →
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Nov 22, 2020 · 117 shares · 1,244 followers View post →
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Nov 22, 2020 · 117 shares · 17,194 followers View post →
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Nov 21, 2020 · 117 shares · 4,199 followers View post →
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Nov 21, 2020 · 117 shares · 83 followers View post →
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@skogskant · X

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Nov 21, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,731 followers View post →
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Nov 21, 2020 · 117 shares · 1,578 followers View post →
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Nov 21, 2020 · 117 shares · 17,334 followers View post →
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Nov 21, 2020 · 117 shares · 2,441 followers View post →
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Nov 21, 2020 · 117 shares · 295 followers View post →
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Nov 21, 2020 · 117 shares · 4,029 followers View post →
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Nov 20, 2020 · 117 shares · 2,331 followers View post →
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Nov 20, 2020 · 117 shares · 3,749 followers View post →
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Nov 20, 2020 · 117 shares · 3,957 followers View post →
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Nov 20, 2020 · 117 shares · 2,528 followers View post →
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@WeCantChangeSex · X

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Nov 20, 2020 · 117 shares · 3,528 followers View post →
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Nov 20, 2020 · 117 shares · 4,001 followers View post →
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Nov 19, 2020 · 117 shares · 372 followers View post →
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Nov 19, 2020 · 117 shares · 29 followers View post →
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Nov 19, 2020 · 117 shares · 9 followers View post →
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@RadicalRoo · X

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Very interesting read. Keep reading, it gets really interesting after the first paragraphs. Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress. By Robert Withers. https://t.co/Bn9jwBPL4w

Nov 19, 2020 · 2,982 followers View post →
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Nov 18, 2020 · 117 shares · 3,421 followers View post →
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