The ’savagery' of surgery should never have been on the table, for you or anyone. The fact that it was, is shameful. I appreciate your guts, your honesty and your strength. Looking forward to your book
I had a hard time reading this. I fear this will be my own son's path soon, and it is painful that he will allow nothing from me to help him. I hope your mother is still standing by your side.
I know you have lost a community in making decisions to take care of yourself. I hope you are developing new connections and new community. I look forward to reading your book although I know it may cause some visceral reaction in me as I see my own son in it. Lots of strength and health to you! And thank you for sharing this.
Thank you, Ritchie! I hope it helps you to know that I feel a rush of gratitude for you after reading the above, and I feel so much sorrow over what happened (is happening) to you. I just want to tell you that I value your hanging in there and telling the truth about what's being done in the name of compassion. Believe me, you're leaving a mark on the world, and it's very much needed. I know I am indebted to people like you, canaries in the coal mine, who call out warnings, hoping to help the whole culture correct course. It's going to take ages, but I believe your contributions to public knowledge will ultimately improve the future. Your clarity and talent at conveying how it all happened very much inspires this Mom in the U.S., who is currently losing her daughter to this madness, to be a canary too.
Real pariahs out there! Thank goodness you came out alive, although battered and scarred! You’re a survivor. Unfortunately, some didn’t make it. Appreciate the update re: book, Ritchie. Looking forward to it. I know it will be the raw truth.
Ritchie, as always I admire your willingness to share your story. So much hurt and betrayal you have experienced. It is just so beyond me how you have been so poorly treated by the mental health and medical communities. Of course you would trust them, why wouldn’t you? Such a tragic way to learn about the realities of care in our countries. I understand the tendency to blame yourself, but these were people who were supposed to care for you, to guide you and trust is the basis of these relationships. We are all vulnerable in our doctors and therapists offices. You were not well served. Egos got in the way of good and appropriate care.
Thank you Ritchie for bravely sharing your story. I am so sorry for all you went through and my heart goes out to you. None of it will be wasted as you allow it to be told in efforts to help others. Take care!
Ritchie your experience is a stab to anyone’s emotions. God knows what it was like for you and your family. You are trying hard to tell us though and that is so important for those affected by this horror.
Ritchie you're the only one I read who leaves me hungry for more. Thank you for your work. My nephew is being raised female. I suspect mommy aborted a daughter...your Mum is respectable
I heard that when you have nothing left to lose, you know real freedom. Seems like a big step into freedom, like the bottom is falling out. I greatly admire how you are using your freedom and I hope you are able to find comfort and joy as well. Your words stir all the emotions in me: sadness, regret, love and most importantly hope. ❤️ Thank you
There seem to be 2 main groups of trans folk,those who accept you can’t change sex and the extremists. I chat with a few of the realists on Twitter and they are fine. They support women, do not rant and rave and seem to be happy. No problem to anyone. Pity about the rangers. So sorry you have lost friends, that is hard.
There are so many stories of young people being pushed toward these surgeries by therapists, social workers and doctors, even pursued and given the hard sell (“if you don’t do it now you might have to wait another year for an opening”). What is wrong with people?
Needless to say, you made the right choice! While I am sure you pay a hefty price for speaking out, you are both helping so many others through your words and also facing your own truth - both noble pursuits. As always, thank you for your honesty.
Good luck! It's very sad that you can't have a different opinion or change your mind about anything these days and unless you are fully supportive of the other point of view, you're labeled as no good and your whole being is thrown by the wayside.
The ’savagery' of surgery should never have been on the table, for you or anyone. The fact that it was, is shameful. I appreciate your guts, your honesty and your strength. Looking forward to your book
Looking forward to reading your story in long form! Your voice is important. Thank you for sharing yourself and your experiences with us.
I had a hard time reading this. I fear this will be my own son's path soon, and it is painful that he will allow nothing from me to help him. I hope your mother is still standing by your side.
I know you have lost a community in making decisions to take care of yourself. I hope you are developing new connections and new community. I look forward to reading your book although I know it may cause some visceral reaction in me as I see my own son in it. Lots of strength and health to you! And thank you for sharing this.
Thank you, Ritchie! I hope it helps you to know that I feel a rush of gratitude for you after reading the above, and I feel so much sorrow over what happened (is happening) to you. I just want to tell you that I value your hanging in there and telling the truth about what's being done in the name of compassion. Believe me, you're leaving a mark on the world, and it's very much needed. I know I am indebted to people like you, canaries in the coal mine, who call out warnings, hoping to help the whole culture correct course. It's going to take ages, but I believe your contributions to public knowledge will ultimately improve the future. Your clarity and talent at conveying how it all happened very much inspires this Mom in the U.S., who is currently losing her daughter to this madness, to be a canary too.
Real pariahs out there! Thank goodness you came out alive, although battered and scarred! You’re a survivor. Unfortunately, some didn’t make it. Appreciate the update re: book, Ritchie. Looking forward to it. I know it will be the raw truth.
Ritchie, as always I admire your willingness to share your story. So much hurt and betrayal you have experienced. It is just so beyond me how you have been so poorly treated by the mental health and medical communities. Of course you would trust them, why wouldn’t you? Such a tragic way to learn about the realities of care in our countries. I understand the tendency to blame yourself, but these were people who were supposed to care for you, to guide you and trust is the basis of these relationships. We are all vulnerable in our doctors and therapists offices. You were not well served. Egos got in the way of good and appropriate care.
Thank you Ritchie for bravely sharing your story. I am so sorry for all you went through and my heart goes out to you. None of it will be wasted as you allow it to be told in efforts to help others. Take care!
Thanks for being so open and and lucid about the tragedy you went through
You're a light in the trans darkness for many and your voice is getting increasingly heard
I hope one day you get to meet all those you saved from a similar fate
Ritchie your experience is a stab to anyone’s emotions. God knows what it was like for you and your family. You are trying hard to tell us though and that is so important for those affected by this horror.
Ritchie you're the only one I read who leaves me hungry for more. Thank you for your work. My nephew is being raised female. I suspect mommy aborted a daughter...your Mum is respectable
I heard that when you have nothing left to lose, you know real freedom. Seems like a big step into freedom, like the bottom is falling out. I greatly admire how you are using your freedom and I hope you are able to find comfort and joy as well. Your words stir all the emotions in me: sadness, regret, love and most importantly hope. ❤️ Thank you
For a guy with no testicles you have massive cojones. Your courage is a gift to the world.
There seem to be 2 main groups of trans folk,those who accept you can’t change sex and the extremists. I chat with a few of the realists on Twitter and they are fine. They support women, do not rant and rave and seem to be happy. No problem to anyone. Pity about the rangers. So sorry you have lost friends, that is hard.
There are so many stories of young people being pushed toward these surgeries by therapists, social workers and doctors, even pursued and given the hard sell (“if you don’t do it now you might have to wait another year for an opening”). What is wrong with people?
Needless to say, you made the right choice! While I am sure you pay a hefty price for speaking out, you are both helping so many others through your words and also facing your own truth - both noble pursuits. As always, thank you for your honesty.
Good luck! It's very sad that you can't have a different opinion or change your mind about anything these days and unless you are fully supportive of the other point of view, you're labeled as no good and your whole being is thrown by the wayside.