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Feminism and Diversity

He loved Big Brother

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2. I read the article.

Reply to Neoma (Original post)

Sun Jun 17, 2012, 10:16 AM

Jun 2012

I wish we lived in a society where having a penis and liking Hello Kitty at the same time didn't require a visit to the clinic to take the drastic step of preventing puberty in a child's life. That is a rite of passage that all genders should go through, I believe. As a clinician, I believe puberty is a very important period for one's sexual exploration, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.

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Transgender kids get help navigating a difficult path [View all] Neoma Jun 2012 OP

Jo Olson, mentioned in the article - very intelligent person. tabatha Jun 2012 #1

I read the article. He loved Big Brother Jun 2012 #2

Going through puberty in the wrong gender would be traumatic. Starry Messenger Jun 2012 #3

Amber is very lucky to have aware, supportive parents who can afford therapy Zorra Jun 2012 #4