Erin Reed
The reason I fight so hard for trans kids is because I was a trans kid myself. I knew who I was in the year 2000, 12 years old, behind my computer, using the name Erin. I wanted puberty blockers so badly. My body shifted and changed in horrifying ways that I suffered for 15 years over.
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Show threadErin ReedMar 8
I was aware the whole time. Some years were better than others, some I managed to squash away this part of myself. And now that I've been transitioned for 7 years, I see how much better life is. But it involved painful surgeries, hair removal, voice training, the works.
Show threadErin ReedMar 8
Whats worse... even with all of this, it's nowhere near as good as it could have been if I had access to care when I was young. I knew who I was back then. So many of us do. They deserve the chance I never got to have.
Show threadErin ReedMar 8
I even had ideas back when I was 5. I kept indicating that something was wrong to my parents, who were very confused mind you. There was no language for it then. God I wish I had the chance the trans kids do today. And I'll keep fighting for them to keep that chance.
Show threadDebbie Goldsmith 🏳️‍⚧️♾️🇺🇦Mar 8
@erininthemorning.com I didn't have the words for it at the time (it was the 1960s) but, same.