'My Life Felt Ruined' - Talk w/ Detransitioned Woman

Today we're interviewing a young detransitioned woman who recently appeared on '60 Minutes'. She's speaking out on her experience and attempting to help others through her story.
● Twitter & Instagram: @msblairewhite
● Grace's Twitter: @HormoneHangover
● Snapchat: imblairewhite

[samanthawilbur]

If you respect a transition..you have to respect detransition..its all about freedom of choice..right?

[BreakerInc]

If Transitioning is going to be talked about, De-Transitioning should be as well. You cannot make a fully informed choice without both sides, and it's just ignorant to think you can. So glad to see this video!

[unicornishcornish]

The fact that there's so much hate against detransitioners makes me think there's something more going on. Like maybe there are others regretting their choice but would rather attack someone who admitted it than allow themselves to come to that painful realisation

[cringeycronk]

Honestly the phrase “any negative comments you have towards Grace, send towards me” is such a badass line

[BM-fzyc]

Puberty for young women is extremely uncomfortable and often painful. I can’t imagine how many young girls are confusing that discomfort and awkwardness with dysphoria..

[evalinemama]

I got my breasts removed due to cancer. The grief hit me harder than I ever imagined it would.

[emalee]

Detrans reddit was one of the first places I went when deciding to trans. I wanted to understand what reasons people regret doing it. No one in the medical community, not even my therapist ever once challenged my decision. I had to look for it on my own.

[livelybrytnie]

This is EXACTLY what happened to me. I was 14-15 so luckily I didn't have permission from my parents to get surgeries. I used to bind and was consumed by the LGBTQ community. I made it my entire personality and was miserable. My entire life I've been modest, I hate showing off my thighs, bottom and breasts. And kids online that were older than me convinced me it was because I was meant to be a boy... As it turns out, I'm really just a modest person. It's so scary to think of what would have happened if my parents didn't take social media away from me at that time. I was able to soul search. I just had deep rooted misogyny toward myself and thought men had it easier. I am now 17 and love being a girl. If people ask for my pronouns all I say is that I'm a girl.
As my mom always tells me, sometimes simplicity is better

[kimdavid]

I'm glad this wasn't a "thing" when I was growing up. I was a big Tomboy and preferred outside, physical activities to playing with dolls and learning to cook and clean. I HATED puberty!! I hated my first bra and my period starting at 11. I never once thought I was really a boy though. As I got older I embraced my femininity and happily got married and had children. I'm so glad I wasn't influenced by society into thinking I was a boy!!

[CINRZ]

I was sexually assaulted many years ago, and as a result ended up developing what I thought at the time was dysphoria but now know it was a way of dealing with trauma. But at the time I felt it would fix me if I transitioned, and that I wouldn't experience what I went through again. I thankfully never did transition, but I was incredibly close to doing it, it was only through dating my partner who is legitimately trans that I realised my issues weren't gender identity based but trauma based. I'm so glad that I didn't go through with anything. But I'm greatful that we can talk about this, I hope we can look further into this and work towards supporting each other on all ends of the spectrum.

[flipful]

One more thing: Self hatred is a valid part of adolescence because it can be gross and scary. More open hearted conversations about that please.

[isocore]

I wanted to be a boy for a long time. I hated bras so I still don't wear them to this day, I use a cup because I hate pads and tampons.
I never considered becoming a boy though because I didn't believe anything to be wrong with being a masculine female. I think it's sexist to think women can't have masculine temperaments.

[lauren]

People need to realize that most detransitioners are not transphobic or anti-transition. They are not trying to invalidate your trans experience, just speak on why it wasn’t right for them.

[yutorzh]

They are literally shaming her for having gender disphoria and wanting to feel comfortable with herself. Wtf?

[a.harrington]

I am trans and I 100% believe that this topic is so important! It needs to be talked about much more, especially with youth

[sandrahind]

She’s absolutely beautiful and my heart absolutely breaks for her. 😭😭😭

[justenfinch]

'Is it traumatic?' 'I don't really know what that word means anymore.'

So true.

[amexicanfox]

‘Trans activists’: be proud of whatever you do with your body!
Person: *detransitions for their own purpose*
‘Trans activists’: this is unacceptable

[antoniasinfield]

We're going to see a lot more people like Grace in the next decade. I'd be very interested to know how many people transitioning today, would be the same in 30 years.

[sylviablack]

It’s so true that girls carry such a burden when they develop. Being sexualized before your mind is strong enough to handle it is horrible. I developed early and said out loud I want to cut them off, crying, but that was then. You grow into your person and you gain confidence. Some female bodies are obviously boys trying to get out but I see a lot of just girls that just aren’t ready to be women making this decision too.