@transition_justice: Forrest Smith started transition at 20 with hormones, blockers, "top surgery," and an orchiectomy. Only six months later, a spiritual experience reconnected him with God and his family — and he chose to detransition. He now argues gender-affirming care is cosmetic, not medically necessary, and should require years of therapy plus full out-of-pocket payment. Clip from our Denver event. #TransitionJustice #detransition #genderaffirmingsurgery #estrogen #protectvulnerableadults
Unbelievable that insurance covers these surgeries including Medicare. It’s sooooo messed up.
2026-07-15 10:13:34
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tarahmascara :
Health insurance covers this but not ivf for women who struggle with fertility is crazy.
2026-07-17 23:44:54
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Jolene Bergonzi :
They need to arrest these doctors.
2026-07-16 01:46:50
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Bobbi 🤍🌸 :
They are still doing puberty blockers for children in Phoenix, Arizona at the Children’s Hospital😡😡😡 they are not waiting until they’re 18. It’s absolutely appalling.
2026-07-20 04:58:34
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pinkp310 :
This is his expedience and that is perfectly fine but that doesn't mean that it's every one else's experience! Pushing to ban care for others is wrong. Many trans people are happy and it has saved their lives, each person should be allowed to be who they are and get the medical care they need.
2026-07-15 12:14:22
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kelli :
Shame on doctors for doing this to people
2026-07-15 11:38:35
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ValarieKaiN :
I am glad to see people telling their stories and thoughts after going through the process.
2026-07-14 21:03:21
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Steph :
Right? And these men in power want to consider a 12 year old to carry a child as old enough to after it being caused by trauma.
2026-07-16 06:32:08
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Maddisonnnn<3 :
My heart aches for this man. That is such a Permanent life changing decision to make at only 20 years old. That’s so crazy that any doctor or surgeon would even allow this .
2026-07-27 07:19:03
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flock :
You’re a brave person Forest. Thank you for speaking out
2026-07-16 01:01:10
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MarieG :
This is sad
2026-07-14 23:30:09
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Murph :
This is unbelievably sad
2026-07-15 22:59:21
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Zulma Arizmendi :
A coworker of mine wanted a tubal ligation and the doctors told her to really think about what she was requesting because she was still young and might change her mind later. She was 26. So it baffles my mind that they do these surgeries for really young people.
2026-07-19 04:30:32
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Darlooney :
Yes to everything you just said
2026-07-16 16:48:00
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intheAether :
your body was never the issue!!
2026-07-18 08:52:33
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Lisa 🇺🇸 :
Totally agree with you . Thank you for speaking.
2026-07-16 02:50:06
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catherineb721 :
Thissssss!!!!
2026-07-16 16:55:00
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Hanna :
I agree 21 at least
2026-07-15 22:14:27
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Bobbi 🤍🌸 :
How can we hear this entire podcast from all of them???
2026-07-20 04:57:26
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Valdina :
nice...
2026-07-14 19:44:18
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daphnebrogdon :
Brave for speaking up.
2026-07-20 17:58:38
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Myalexandralife :
I'm 60 and very happy with my transition, it took me till the age of 54 and a lot of self introspect to make the decision. Definitely not a decision to make as a young adult.
2026-07-15 05:40:39
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angelbeetroot :
All the doctors and psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, administrators need to be held to account and sued with licenses revoked and tried for malpractice. Remember their oath is to first, “Do no harm.” Cutting off one’s healthy body parts is harm.
2026-07-15 03:08:11
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Crystal :
Should be at least 25, when the brain is fully developed. But also should include a full psych evaluation including removal of internet/p*rn use for a certain duration. I’m convinced that p*rn use has caused a lot of these thoughts for young people
2026-07-15 00:37:45
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