Many detransitioners find telling their story impossibly painful. It takes courage to speak truth that others do not want to hear – especially when you used to be one of those trying to shout the truth-tellers down. They often feel deep shame, says Lisa Marchiano, the Jungian therapist. Some I have spoken with recall with remorse their own attacks on people who spoke against paediatric transitioning. Others regret having encouraged others to transition when, with hindsight, they were all caught up in the same craze. Many feel like fools for being so sure they wanted something and then
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