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[–] supplier@hexbear.net 28 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Heated debate about transgenderism. Looks like my dad had taken the bait and watches too much media. He dismissed transitioning as a legitimate treatment for gender dysphoria, insisting that those afflicted should take SSRIs or some such. My wife and I made the point that transitioning IS the treatment; it is drastically better in terms of outcomes and (can be) much less invasive and impactful. I think he also watched that (PragerU?) "documentary" that was promoted on X, I was able to shut him up by telling him that only 1 or 2 people in the last decade have regretted transitioning, but conservative media makes these cases seem more common than they are. Finally moved off the topic by pointing out that I dont really think its a big deal who plays which sports, considering the material state of the world. Now I'm kicking myself for not saying trans rights are human rights, and for moving to a meta-conversation about discourse like a fucking lib.

[–] axont@hexbear.net 12 points 2 years ago

People like your dad are why I don't talk much with my family anymore. I'm nonbinary, visibly so, and I got tired of being singled out at every family function

[–] cleoburymortimer@hexbear.net 9 points 2 years ago

thanks for sticking up for trans ppl <3