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Maria / 30 / The Netherlands
“I don’t believe in gender dysphoria as a diagnosis on its own; it’s rather the result of other underlying issues. Knowing the stories of other (de)transitioned girls and young women, I learned that we have a lot in common: body dysmorphia (think of EDs), internalized homophobia, neurodivergence, (sexual) traumas, and other possible mental disorders.
We wish to bury whatever pain it is that we carry deep inside of us and accept the false promise that we can create our own identity, even change our sex, as if who we are now will never be enough.
We reject our reality and try to run away from womanhood; sadly, it is not something we can escape. This is the way our body works, and to be in good physical health is a blessing. Therapy for these issues is what we need. I know we all are capable of finding the source of our suffering and learning to trust our inner strength.
What would also help us is an environment that does not limit the way we express ourselves. There is no wrong or right way to be(come) a woman. Walking, talking, laughing, and thinking in a “masculine” manner does not make us a guy. Appreciating sports, the color blue, cars and short hair does not make us a guy.
We are perfect the way we are.”
Maria / 30 / The Netherlands
“I don’t believe in gender dysphoria as a diagnosis on its own; it’s rather the result of other underlying issues. Knowing the stories of other (de)transitioned girls and young women, I learned that we have a lot in common: body dysmorphia (think of EDs), internalized homophobia, neurodivergence, (sexual) traumas, and other possible mental disorders.
We wish to bury whatever pain it is that we carry deep inside of us and accept the false promise that we can create our own identity, even change our sex, as if who we are now will never be enough.
We reject our reality and try to run away from womanhood; sadly, it is not something we can escape. This is the way our body works, and to be in good physical health is a blessing. Therapy for these issues is what we need. I know we all are capable of finding the source of our suffering and learning to trust our inner strength.
What would also help us is an environment that does not limit the way we express ourselves. There is no wrong or right way to be(come) a woman. Walking, talking, laughing, and thinking in a “masculine” manner does not make us a guy. Appreciating sports, the color blue, cars and short hair does not make us a guy.
We are perfect the way we are.”