"I Transitioned at Age 10" - Talk w/ Trans Teen
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
- In a sequel to my video interviewing a DETRANSITIONER, today we're interviewing a trans girl who transitioned at the age of 10.
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Thank you so much to Emily for being such a rockstar and being unafraid to share with us!
You can watch the prequel to this video where I interview a teen detransitioner here: ruclips.net/video/tPBLyb8H_iE/видео.html
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Love and kindness is all that matters. Keep up the great work you both do...🌈😇💞🙏
thanks for this blaire, means a lot, hope you have a good day today and thanks for sharing this. Love from qld australia.
Blaire White Emily was so sweet! Lovely guest and another awesome video!
Awesome interview, loved Emily 💖🐼💖
Can we just appreciate the fact that she has covered both a negative and a positive case of children transitioning? Even tho she’s personally against certain things, she’s clearly not ignoring the positive side of them and that’s what I really respect about her👏🏻
Brittany D what would you like her to do? Advocate for children to be put on life altering medication?
Brittany D why are you so condescending? How many years has the research been done? Name me all of your “credible” sources, all that aren’t biased, or have an agenda behind them. Children aren’t advised to be put on certain types of ssris until a certain age due to serious side effects later in life. So you’re going to tell me, that a medication that will permanently alter a child’s anatomy, is safer than antidepressants? I know it’s hard to see from the high horse you’re sitting on, but not every single person who disagrees with you, is “ignorant” or believes Blaire simple bc she’s trans. Pretty narrow minded take you have.
Brittany D she always addresses both sides, but gives her take on it. I’ve followed Blair’s for a long time and don’t agree with half of it but I appreciate her approach over many other LGBT creators who just dismiss and demonize arguments that they disagree with. This isn’t her first good video, shes been bringing very good insights since the beginning
Brittany D Honestly, you just seem like a bitch who has your head shoved all the way up your ass. I’ll check out your sources, although I would assume you would have provided links. The world health organization? For someone as smart as you believe you are, I’m shocked you listed them. I’d tell you to have a great rest of your day, but someone as miserable as you are, I can’t see it being a possibility.
Brittany D she brings up a lot of conversations that would have you demonized in many lgbt circles. I’ve been in these circles and they can get pretty dogmatic to the point where even bringing up something different from what they are saying, you are seen as being a “bully”, or “intolerant”. It really sucks which is why I appreciate people who at least acknowledge the other side. Also how can you say “100% false”m that’s the kind of dogma I’m talking about. I appreciate nuance and wish that lgbt communities could be more willin* to hear it
My ONLY criticism is that this video isn’t longer. I feel like there were a few times statements from both of you were prematurely cut off.
I just noticed a part where Blaire is talking and then it cut in the middle of her words to another question.
I agree. Some of those cuts are a bit too obvious, and I wonder why they were made
Too long of a video if you can’t trust her and her videos don’t watch it, if you edit videos you would know out it is.
@@unknownbrattybaby2918 It's one thing to edit a video where it's just you talking from a script and another when you're interviewing someone else.
JeannieLuv as ive said this has happened before with other media’s. You wouldn’t understand because you yourself don’t have to edit it. There can be issues with sound, video and other things that happened on the side that she has to edit out. The longer the video the more compilations and things you miss, y’all should ask for a live stream if it’s really an issue but I personally refuse to watch those. This is more entertaining and shows the key points of what she asked not the side conversations
Emily is proof that there are trans kids who do transition as minors and live happy healthy lives post transition and it was the right decision for them SPECIFICALLY. And Elle is proof that not ALL trans kids should transition. Transitioning should be medicalized not politicized.
Yes
Yes. Those who try to ban it for everybody have their own issues, sadly including our beloved Blaire. For them it's not really about The Children (i.e., pedophrasty), it's about their own insecurities (i.e., denialism). There's no reason to be polite and pretend that we don't all already know this, because we actually do.
See thats the thing, i transitioned at 14 but not hormones for 2 years, and the whole issue people have are the medical side. My development wasnt hurt, and superficial things like a moustache and deeper voice can just be fixed later without sacrificing health and sexual development
I feel like the reason her transition was so successful was because it was so thorough. She began puberty blockers 8 years ago and hormones 7 years ago, and had therapists and doctors working closely with her all the way from pre transition until after. Back then gay marriage was not quite/just becoming legal in the US, so therapists and doctors weren't so afraid to be labeled transphobic by doing their due diligence.
Now teens and kids are self diagnosing and getting hormones, with no therapy and no follow up. A clinic dedicated to facilitating transitions in the UK doesn't even offer therapy, psychologists don't feel they can tell anyone they're not actually trans, and they're resigning at an alarming rate. Arielle Scarcella made a great video on it.
Anyways, my two cents. Just goes to show that transitions could be successful and everyone could come out happy, even at a young age, if medical and mental health professionals were allowed to do their job thoroughly.
Gay marriage has absolutely nothing to do with the problems were seing with trans activists.
@@stephaniemoore8013 I simply meant that gay marriage just becoming legal at the time was an indication of where LGBT acceptance was. People were still debating over whether two adults should have the right to legally marry each other. With that being the climate of LGBT acceptance, there probably wasn't too many people getting their panties in a wad about requiring some form of therapy/medical opinion before transitioning, especially at a young age. As opposed to now, psychologists can't even do their job without being labeled transphobic.
I don't think therapy is necessary to give hormones when we're talking about adults since if adults are allowed to ruin their body with excessive alcohol then they can do whatever they want. Obviously for children extensive therapy should be necessary. But i really don't know any doctor who's prescribing hormones to kids freely without YEARS of therapy. Can u site your resources
@@notonfire7318 I agree, if you're an adult then you can do whatever the hell you want. Although I do think you should still consult your doctor and mental health professional, seeing as even adults need to go through those proper channels in order to get prescriptions and surgeries for other things. You're not getting medication for BPD or ADHD without having a diagnosis. So transitioning shouldn't be any different.
Although I do agree with you. I'm more libertarian and think adults should be able to ingest whatever they want. But just make it consistent. Don't require therapy and a diagnosis for some things and not others.
But my biggest issue is with kids and teenagers under 18. If you're not legal drinking age, can't get a tattoo without parental consent, or do a plethora of other things, then I don't think you should be able to medically transition without at the very least, going through the proper channels, including therapy.
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@@dreamerzone8 I saw the first video and I think it highlights the problems of healthcare systems rather than trans people. Like the fact that one trans guy had a waiting list of 2 years for therapy is really sad because gender dysphoria can be crippling to one's health. And I think it's also important for medical professionals to get a better understanding of what gender dysphoria is. My feelings remain the same. Puberty blockers should be allowed because they are reversible but hormones should be ideally harder to get. While we're still getting a better idea of what transgender means we also need to realise doctors and psychologists are probably the best bet at deciding to give hormones. Because in some cases dysphoria can be so bad that it leads to suicide and in that case giving hormones to a 16 year old is the best thing imo. It's not ideal but it's better than death
“Comments have been moved” ok thanks, put them back
they used to have it here, then they moved it back, and now its back to the top
Same I fuckin hate it's new location
I scroll down every time and then I need to scroll back up😑
RUclips loooves fixing the things that don't even need to be fixed 😒
Mel Trujillo first world problems 🤣🤣
Thank you so much Blaire for allowing me to share my story and for having this conversation 💖
Thank you for sharing!! Very brave and I appreciate the knowledge.
You're lovely and so beautiful!
You’re so pretty, lovely and inspiring 🥺💕
Hey, it's the girl from the video! Blair better pin this
Thanks for sharing your personal story Emily Tressa. I am happy that this remained a happy decision for you and think you are becoming a beautiful woman seemingly inside as well as on the outside. God Bless you forever! 💃💗
You're both so gorgeous, I love this discussion. A great feel-good video 😊
omg hi melonie!!!
I would love a follow up of her in about 10 years to see where she is. IMO she’s still a kid and has a long way before her identity as a person is solidified.
I think there are outliers like Emily and Blaire. I don't agree with kids medically transitioning ever, but I 100% agree that Emily was always a woman inside her soul. It's just a vibe. Your personality is formed by the age of 7 as is sexuality most of the time and your likes and dislikes are formed by the age of 5. It's off topic but it's an interesting parallel I noticed as a counsellor. I never wanted to eat meat because I felt in my soul that I couldn't harm an animal or eat one from age age of three and before that I'd cry over any meat as a baby. There's such a phenomenon as a born vegetarian, something in our genetics makes it so we're predisposed to being vegetarian. Then others decide to be for whatever reason that may be. I do think it's all in genetics and brain chemistry. I knew I was bisexual from a young age too and it was just intrinsic. I think a select few trans people were just always going to be trans no matter what and they were somehow switched up into the wrong body. I would never second guess Emily was a woman nor Blaire. It's really beautiful tbh for me. I love how Blaire represents both sides. As an LGBTQ person myself I'm sick of the 6'8 Blossom crazy linebackers spouting their bs and representing our community. Blaire is our queen ❤
I agree with this. I considered having a hysterectomy at 26 because I have endometriosis and it's very debilitating. I had a child when I was 20 and was sure that I didn't want anymore. In the end I went a different route and I'm so relieved I didn't make that decision because I'm 31 now and hope to have another baby in the future. I know that everyone is different and I'm not saying some people aren't correct when they decide they don't want kids at all, but it scares me to imagine making a decision like that when I was 18, let alone 12. I though I knew everything and definitely didn't ever want kids and wouldn't have been that concerned about my fertility. There is no way kids that age should be allowed to do this. Allow them to transition socially and get them help and support. But adults shouldn't be allowed to decide these things for children. I wasn't even allowed a hysterectomy for serious health issues at 26, even though I already had a child and my life was really difficult due to my condition. I'm so glad they refused to allow me to make that decision when I was still so young as things are much better now and I'm hoping to have another child one day. I'm 31 now.
I use to think I was a boy since I was in kindergarten, I hated girl clothes I always took my brothers clothes. I hated my hair being long. And I thought girls were so cute. My mom thought u was trans I even asked people to call me jake cause I thought the name was nice. But the older I got, the more I realized I just admired girls and how pretty are lol. More and more time passed I almost went to hormone blockers. I met this boy and I was at an awe, I never looked at boys a certain way but he was so handsome at our age. And so nice we became best friends and I talked to him about everything. He told me “you don’t act like a boy you just like boy things” I thought of what he said and I went home the middle of the night I looked at myself in the mirror and I smiled cause being a kid and the fact that the things I did was considered “boyish” I thought I was a boy. I looked at myself naked and I saw my boobs coming in and I was happy. I think about it all the time. If people didn’t label things as “for boys” “for girls” children wouldn’t be as confused. I wasn’t happy in my body I hated looking like a girl and being a girl. But that didn’t stick. I’m a woman naturally and I have a husband and when I tell him about that story he gets surprised and says “it sounds like you were a Tom boy” and that was exactly what I was. I look back and wonder if I didn’t meet that boy would I have made a decision I would regret? (Edit: thank you for this response I hope this made people feel less alone. I am bi for those who are wondering. Thank you all for reading my story. Have an amazing day and please stay safe)
I 100% agree with this. It's honestly sad.
I also had 'boy interests' and disliked girly things and thought I as a kid that maybe I was trans (this would have been late 90s). I also was starting to suspect that I liked girls in a like-like way, though I already knew I liked boys. I was super nerdy so what I did was research transgender topics online and read a bunch of testimonies from people who had transitioned happily, especially ftm transitioners, and what I found was that the way they described themselves wasn't like me at all. They all seemed to talk about internal/instinctive things, often a sense that started at a very young age, and a feeling of 'wrongness' around being seen as female (dysphoria, though I don't remember learning that term back then). The happy FTM transitioners that I saw had all taken a lot of steps to look handsome and strong and masculine (testosterone obviously, but also working out, tattoos, carefully groomed facial hair etc) and the idea of looking like that was not at all appealing to me. I was able to realize thanks to these people who wrote about their experiences that I was just a girl who liked "boy" things, and that was one of my first steps in realizing how utterly stupid gender norms were. My interests weren't the same thing as my identity and neither was how I dressed. I think had been born 10-15 years later, I'd have encountered all the (for lack of a better term) tumblr ideology instead and have maybe been lead down a different path. It would have been extra confusing if I was lesbian and not bi. I'm really grateful I didn't have that culture around as my main reference when I was more impressionable.
I agree with this so much, growing up with older brothers I always wanted to be included with them. When they would play with other boys, the other boys wouldn't want me to play but my brothers would always include me and I would act more boyish to fit in ( I would rough while playing football to not be seen as the girl who has to play). Even now as an adult, my 6 yo nephew will sometimes says things like it's just for boys (he loves me and plays with me but he does love being classed as a lad with his grandads) but my dad will just say she's one of the boys ... I am a lot more girly now but I am still a tomboy at heart and will not be left out because I am a girl.
100% feel this however my family just told me I was a tomboy from the beginning, thank God. I took a lot of pride being more interested in "boyish" things. I remember being 5 in the car with my mom and I say, "mom, I don't want boobies. They're gross." 🤣 I'm 20 now, have a husband and a son. I have definitely learned to be a little more feminine but I still wear boy clothes occasionally and still do more "boyish" stuff 😅
I was somewhat similar growing up too I was definitely a tomboy in the 90s as a child but slowly transgender became more mainstream almost trendy and the word "tomboy and tomgirl" phased out so everyone who originally felt like a tomboy would've been conditioned into thinking that we were really trans. Boy am I glad that I didn't grow up with that kind of social conditioning. Otherwise I would've done something I would've regretted as well. Im proud to be a natural born woman who happens to embrace my masculine side as well. And I wouldn't have it any other way
Seems like Emily's doctors were educated and extremely involved with her, both physically and mentally. I think too many people fall prey to uneducated doctors/therapists with agendas and are scarred permanently by the incompetence of these 'professionals'. Best of luck in college Emily and I hope you enjoy your major and youtube career!
Trans has become a too lucrative business and therefore way too many quacks just want to cash into transtrending.
@Turquoise Cheetah , probably you didn't noticed, that Emily did start transitioning way before, this whole transtrending kids became a fad amongst woketards. Back in these days, this whole process was still in the hands of top professionals, who enforced a strict protocol, that especially woke progressive parents had no chance to do any harm. Also: bipolar personality disorders, autism, borderline, mental development deficiencies, pathological narcism etc. were still seen as counter indications, which meant that any potential transitioner, who was diagnosed with any of these, was denied any form of trans related treatment first. This actual surge of really horrible left radical trans wannabes and regretters just became apparent after these once so strict standards of care became watered down, because they were falsely declared by left extremists as "discrimination". - I saw this all coming an warned the community about the dangers and guess what .... they called me a Nazi!
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And at that age it also relies on the parents to really spend time to make sure their kid is getting the best care. As much as people want to say it'll be fine, you just don't know, this is something that the medical community needs more time discussing especially with the parents.
Kate there needs to be a global ban on these treatments for under 21.
her skin is literally glowing she looks so good, drop the skincare routine
SisG ma’am, almost no one has clear skin at 17 or 18
s4ltyp1stach10sh3ll Rt lol
T blockers
Thats not her skin its concealer.
He**
I think what is so difficult is that a transgender kid probably knows he/she is transgender since early age, but not all kids that feel that urge to experiment the other sex are transgender. And many kids go through that phase actually and it goes all the way through puberty when we affirm ourselves at many different levels.
So I am really happy for Emily in that respect.
I am still, however, overall against the transition of kids and teens because we still do not have a sure mechanism to know if the kid is actually transgender or is just going through some sort of confusion or growing pains.
Yea thats true. I literally wanted to be a boy and I so would never ever want that now.
I cut my hair and wore boys clothes and said I wanted to be a boy before I went through puberty. I played sports and wasn’t interested in anything girly. When I spent time with my dad I pretended to shave my beard etc and copied him. I was horrified by going through puberty and never looked up to beautiful women wanting to be like them so I don’t really understand the dysphoria in young children.. they copy and imagine and don’t understand that stereotypical likes and dislikes don’t make you a particular gender.
I also pretended to shave my face and flexed my muscles in pictures, tried and succeeded in beating the boys in gym class. In elementary school before I even knew trans was a thing I pondered what it would be like to be a boy. Not saying this is what Emily here felt but I am saying this could easily be mistaken for true signs that a child needs to transition when they're really just having a healthy curiosity and imagination.
Believe me when I say real trans people when they were kids were not just thinking about this in a fleeting thought. LISTEN TO TRANS PEOPLE, and stop trying to inject your opinions about something you clearly dont understand or experience. It's absurd that the only time we feel listened to is when we're getting fetishized and we have to explain something sexual. Really disgusting. You want a guideline? We are the guideline, real trans people just trying to live happy lives and fulfill our dreams to be successful in society, without feeling socially excluded, like anyone else.
i agree !!!!!!!
It's definitely a case-by-case thing. Not all trans teens/kids are the same.
Aether Slugstar yeah they should get all the help and support they need to they make an informed decision to make sure if they are actually suffering from gender dysphoria instead or other dysphoria or just being “too girly to be a boy” or “too boyish to be a girl”
@@odessaollandini7198 well said! very very well said. Cheers!
That's why the make suppressants for puberty 💜 its a much better alternative
Chyna Ortega yeah blockers are fine for the most part. I’m so glad my friend didn’t go female to male because I knew she was making a mistake
@@odessaollandini7198 I recommend this video - JK Rowling and the detransition narrative. Really sheds a light on this kind of thing - m.ruclips.net/video/bFURGp99ofE/видео.html
Emily needs to be protected from the crazies that critique Blaire. Blaire can handle it but idk if an 18 yr old is ready to deal with the insanity that is transtrenders. i feel for her hard
I agree but also Blair’s crazy fans. Theirs a small but mighty portion will make her feel bad about her decision.
@@annabelcrescibene4257 that too.. the internet is not safe lol
The majority of people caught up in that debate are 14-18 lol
Annabel Crescibene The crazies that hate Blaire will use Emily's story to combat her personal beliefs of children not being allowed to transition, even though she clearly states that the whole point of doing this was to provide a success story from the other side of the arguement because she doesn't completely disagree with child transition. People are way to quick to judge or jump to conclusions it's sad.
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There's a saying that goes, "Once you start winning, your haters come from everywhere"
So Elle's detransion gets more dislikes then this success story? Why ? Both of their experiences are valid . Elle's experience isn't invalid because you may not agree with it.
There are unfortunately a lot of trans people who feel threatened and betrayed by detransitioners and will attack them online (and sometimes IRL). It’s totally unfair that someone has to suffer not one, not two, but three times: first when they think they’re trans so they go through the difficulty of transitioning, second when they realise their mistake and try to detransition, and thirdly when they are then attacked and bullied by the people who called them “family” not two minutes ago. It’s just horrible.
@@tatemitchell1479 because detransitioners take away rights. if they wouldn't then no one would care. Like that one detransitioner in the UK who decided to make it harder for all trans kids cuz she decided to go on hormones.
@@derpyweirdomaool8180 I don’t see any actual “rights” being taken away, I see things being better monitored so that people don’t make grave errors of judgement. When I was 16 I thought it would be a great idea to run away from home, so I did it, no money or anything. I nearly lost my life to a mugger after only 4 nights alone. Kids can be reckless and giving into every whim isn’t good for them, they need guidance. But to disagree with me is your right, which I aim not to infringe upon.
@@tatemitchell1479 that's running away, not transitioning to be happy. Not the same dude
@@derpyweirdomaool8180 When you’re that young, it’s difficult to distinguish what’s temporary and what’s possibly permanent. Like I said, you have every right to disagree as it’s your opinion, but I am also entitled to mine.
As someone who's trying to understand this aspect of our society, I appreciate the fact that you present a balanced view on these topics, and present pros and cons.
Despite being an “amateur” with a RUclips channel, Blaire has done a better job covering all sides of this issue than all 24,601 cable news networks combined.
I see the Les Miz reference there 👀👀
@@nicolegoh9748 ooooh me too
Every time I need a Random Really Big Number to use for hyperbole or rhetorical effect, I pick that number... and yes, it’s a Les Mis reference.
I’ve been doing it since middle school (and I’m now middle-aged) and I think you’re the first person to ever call me on it. I award you 24,601 Internet Points.
izzy startin you only get 24,600 Internet Points. Nicole Goh was in first place.
@@ianshaliczer hehe
I think the way Emily has transitioned is an excellent example of how a child can transition. first socially transitioning for a couple years, then starting blockers when a doctor informed her of irreversible pubescent changes, then starting estrogen after a year of blockers. it seems like all of her doctors/therapists were careful with her transition and made sure it was the right thing for her.
blockers have little to no permanent issues, other then minor things like being shorter in the case of mtf compared to to their peers. hormones are where issues start happening I think 16-18 is area in which they should think of doing hormones, as by this age bracket you still get a few years of teenage growth, social transitioning I think can start anytime and blockers are used in cis kids anyway if they start puberty too earlier e.g girl starts getting a period at the age of 8, so I think they can happen prior to puberty because it stops puberty for those that don't want their assigned at births puberty and those that still questioning have that grace period where they can confirm and doesn't matter which way they go in the end they are not adversary affected in the long run.
as someone who wish they didn't push their thoughts down and started earlier, now I am ready to start but sadly can't because of covid having everything closed.
@Turquoise Cheetah what are you on about?
Kec's Dragalge actually sex hormones close your growth plates, so if anything puberty blockers with late hormones treatments which is what you want would make them much taller than their peers because the growth plates would stay open until sixteen.
@@HollyMontgomery98
"We are not sure if puberty blockers have negative side effects on bone development and height. Research so far shows that the effects are minimal"
Kec's Dragalge yes we do they’ve been using hormone blockers for kids with precocious puberty since the eighties, and as long as kids take calcium supplements and receive adequate vitamins their bones should remain healthy, mind you I’m not an expert I’m mainly going off of what I remember my endocrinologist telling me.
She is beautiful. It's great to hear from trans people that can look at things objectivly and not push for people to transition until they're 1000% sure it's the right decision. Sounds like she had a great support system of doctors to ensure her flings weren't just a phase.
I don’t care how Emily felt, ten is still way to young. This video didn’t convince me in the slightest that teens should be allowed to transition. One thing that really stuck out to me was when Blaire asked Emily about not being able to have children in the future and if that was something doctors discussed. I mean ….Emily was 10. At that age you’d most likely would shrug that question off in confusion and be more interested in doing what feels good to you. I do understand that this video was about showing another side. It will be interesting(maybe not the right word) to see the consequences these types of drugs have on women and men ten, twenty, thirty, etc, years down the line. I know gender dysphoria does exist but I don’t believe the way to overcome it is through unnatural means. What I mean by that is to force our bodies to do something unnatural, like try and turn into the opposite gender.
But people have overcome it through surgery and hormones like Blair here. 🤔
your beliefs are fine but they dont rule other people. it's America.
@@MrsLPAmy We won't know the answer to that until the future.
Edit for context: Medically all the things that are injected into an individual when they try to "transition" will have terrible consequences in the future.
@@Poopoopeepee6969 What a backhanded insult your comment is. Not allowing children to transition because "I just think it's bad" isn't the take. Not allowing children to transition because it's medically harmful and they don't really know what they want, is a fact. Saying, "It's America" people can do what they want, doesn't in anyway justify somebody doing something wrong. You CAN do what you want in many parts of the world, but wrong is still wrong and right is still right.
@@SkyClears Many trans people who have transitioned have lived and died happily. It's not like this is a new phenomenon. There is enough data on this. But, I'm not a doctor in the end.
it’s sad how society has corrupted the definition of a trans person and this may lead to more people who are not actually trans to transition and regret it
It's not society, It's the activists. They are a tiny group of people. They are just loud, well connected, and fully committed to putting feelings over facts, regardless of the consequences.
Yep. I look back at my childhood. Tomboy who had personal issues. I could see some activist convincing me I'm trans.
Yep
Yeah, they need to stop making it so trendy. It's only going to hurt people. There can be feminine guys and masculine girls. Not everyone is trans.
When I first joined the military I cut all my hair off and I was in a lesbian relationship. My hair made me feel masculine and I preferred to wear “boy clothes” with it and it really had me thinking maybe I’d be better off as a male. Fast forward 6 years later I have long hair and prefer to wear almost exclusively dresses. I don’t know what I was thinking and I’m glad I didn’t make any snap decisions.
I think there just needs to be better screening for people who aren’t trans but have different reasons for feeling “dysphoria”, like trauma or body dysmorphia
Facts 👏🏼
Yeah cause some people hate their body’s but are Tom boys/girly boys that doesn’t make you gay or trans you can be people should support you but their has to be therapy to help them figure out what they want how they are feeling and making sure they are ok and are reacting positively mental to social and medical transitioning
Most of the time when detransitioners tell their stories, it was always their doctors not challenging them enough to get to the route of the problem. Sometimes they would even be flabbergasted at the patients when they say they shouldn't take hormones rn cause it could be something else.
dysmorphia / trauma and dysphoria are two completely different things, I don't understand what you mean
Yeah, my doctor asked me those type of questions when I was first transitioning although those things never happened to me, but I am very thankful that someday that will save someone else.
You know, all I see are two beautiful young women having a kind and civilized conversation - both Blaire and Emily are so at peace with their transition that they look totally natural!
Best I have ever seen,so far !
it should NOT be for kids. period. you know this.
Oh my god she looks like Cinderella, Emily is so gorgeous.
for real
Still a guy
BMW_M4 how can you look at her and call her a guy lmao
Tena Ghoul he is a guy period just looks like a girl
@@georgmamaev6856 exactly
I think its important to understand that even if as a trans person you disagree with blaire (ik i personally dont agree w her on how she handles a lot of subjects), its important to realize that her approach to lgbt issues through a conservative lens is helpful for trans people who find themselves in the same position as her, and for conservatives who misunderstand what being trans is.
Love her
True. It's sad because you just have to watch her for a few seconds to tell exactly what you wrote.
Honestly her channel has done exactly that for me! I started watching and constantly calling her “he” in my head because of how conservative I am/was and how I didn’t really respect trans people, but Blaire’s channel has really been enlightening and taught me so, so much! Her work is amazing, helpful, and informative, and I wish more people would talk about how much love and care she has for the people around her on ALL sides of the story. It’s people like her who can really make a difference: a level-headed conversation does far more than any screaming ever will.
@Brittany D I don't think attacking them does any good. They admitted to not understanding trans issues or even respecting trans people,but said they do now because of her. Isn't that a good thing? I've been watching Blaire off and on for about a few months now, and I agree with a lot of the things she says. Children transitioning young can be a dangerous thing for them, because not all the children end up being trans. And pushing onto your child that they must be trans is not okay, it's damaging,just as much as making a child who is showing signs of being trans conform to their assigned gender roles
Someone said she changed their mind about trans people in a positive way, and what you take away from that is that she "caters to transphobes" and "spreads misinformation" just because you don't hold the same views? There's nothing wrong with disagreeing with her, I do on many topics, but why are you pretending the good things she's done are bad?
I want to say that posting videos like this on your channel is helpful to people who have transitioned because they can share their personal experiences!
It's also helping people who are thinking about transitioning as well as those who haven't decided their orientation yet.
For most of the stories, it also shows that there are a lot of family members who are extremely supportive!
That being open and honest is important and absolutely ok!!
That there's no reason to be afraid of who you want to be because you have people behind you (the majority of people have supportive families).
Also, for those with no family support, there are a lot of supportive outlets!
(Support Groups, Facebook pages, etc...)
Finally, these interviews/storytimes are helpful for those of us who don't really know what transitioning is all about!
So for all those reasons above, thank you so much 4 posting these videos!
Elle and Emily are so well spoken, and have such refreshing and well rounded perspectives on life. Especially at such a early stages of adulthood! I hope they both have incredible and beautiful lives, and thank you for sharing their stories!
Yeah. This is such a huge grey issue. Hopefully the more it's talked about the more young people will be able to accurately determine whether or not they are trans.
I think it’s important to explore why kids have dysphoria before jumping into a transition. Sometimes it is a symptom of trauma and not a full-blown, permanent identity.
@@viviannichols3582 Agreed ♥
It’s really not. 10 year olds and kids in general shouldn’t be making any life changing decisions ever.
Susan Q I’m just saying that’s step one. I personally wouldn’t put a kid of my own on that path at that age, but I am open to giving parents that freedom if they at least work through a lot of precautions first.
@@susanq6030 To me, that's just as harmful as manipulating a kid into thinking a certain way and then regretting transition later.
If your kid needed a procedure or they'd die, you wouldn't do it? That's msssed up.
I am not a fan of kids transitioning, but Emily's transition blew my mind, I'm a practicing Catholic but to be honest I wouldn't wish gender disforia on anyone, must be terribly saddening, I'm glad Emily is happy!
I'm very happy to see liberal Catholics, I think that religion has a very bad reputation regarding things like trans rights.
Thank you for breaking the cliche of Catholics being against things like these! As a transgender, I can say your comment was truly heartwarming and full of tolerance. Thank you!
@@dank90 it is still a sin whether we like it or not, I am not saying this to attack anyone, I simply want everyone to know that people who live like this won't inherit the kingdom of God.
@@andycristureanu4131 the greatest sin I've seen today is you speaking for God. Jesus broke bread with prostitutes, but you know how he'll judge someone?
God bless, I pray you find your way to showing God's love instead of your own judgements. After someone finds God and the church they'll have plenty of time to seek God's grace. Driving someone away from that love is only helping the devil, at least in the short term. I pray that God turns your sin towards his ends and sets right what you have made wrong.
@@tmmroy I am not speaking for God, that is exactly what God said. And when he ate with prostitutes, he did that because he loves the people, but hate the sin, I Don't hate anyone, that's actually why I am saying this, because I love you bro.
Emily is literally gorgeous and seems like an intelligent, mature young lady. She will go far!
Key point in Emily's dialogue: "I think for my specific case since I've been so young, I've always needed therapist letters, doctors have made sure that I've been consistent, persistent and insistent about this, like it's not just a phase or anything. I've gone to therapy for years since before I transitioned too, so I've had records and people to back this up as well, that it's not just like a phase or something. I think it's really important to definitely have guidelines and regulations and things to back it up, because I feel like there are also some trans people that might just jump right into it."
Emily looks like a combo of Emily Browning and Poppy. She is so cute.
Please Don't Feed The Vegans she’s adorable
Yep she’s gorgeous
Thank you love 🥰
I am always really surprised when I hear that it's even possible for people to transition without undergoing extensive therapy beforehand.
In germany you cannot start any sort of treatment until you haven't visited a therapist for the specific reason of gender dysphoria for atleast 12 months...
I think that is so so important to make sure mistakes dont happen.
12 months is nothing compared to your entire life. Children cannot make these decisions.
@@markh.876 CHILDREN should not make that decision, professionals should make it after an extended period of figuring out the validity of a persons feelings I.E. 12months(low end) of therapy
@@jarnomon1 There is no research showing that anyone can do this. The "professionals" are financially invested in the gender industry and cannot be trusted. It's pseudo-science. Nobody who hasn't matured into an adult can possibly decide to transition.
@@markh.876 I am assuming you have evidence for that? Psychiatrists have been around for decades, while I agree that they are not going to be accurate in their diagnosis 100%of the time. If anyone can decide it's those who studied 5 years+ to be qualified to do that sort of diagnosis...
Youd look less like a tin hat owner if you would tackle issues like the lack of long term research with teen transitioners
@@jarnomon1 There is nothing about "qualifications" in themselves that make a field scientifically validated and evidence based. You can get a qualification in woo woo. Psychiatry is not a scientific field, and "gender medicine" avoids psychiatric treatment anyway. People with gender dysphoria diagnoses are discouraged from psychotherapy to accept their own bodies.
I don't think banning children transitioning the situation just let social transition first and then blockers and hormones. With the advice of doctors and therapists.
Like depends usually some folks transitions at 17 hormones at get surgery at 18 if that make sense.
This is so true, when I was 10 I wanted to be a girl so bad and I hated my body but now I’m realizing that if I had made the decision to transition I would definitely regret it.
Same if I was a kid today I would have ended up a trans man 100% and I'm not sure how long it would have taken me to realize it would have ruined my life.
Why did you hate your body? What made you want to be a girl so badly?
I have no affiliation or connection to Trans, in any way. I just like to learn, understand and listen to different perspectives: sane people who say sane things. Thank you for saying sane things in these insane times.
Yes you do. Trans people are... People. You are a person. Human rights are for all humans. You very much have a connection. Examine that ignorance and bigotry a bit. What a stupid thing to say.
RoRo7051 Seriously?. Get a grip dude...
Your comment was very nice OP :)
@@kshatriya1414 Yes, seriously. The comment was a very ignorant one. Saying you have no connection to another human being is just stupid as fuck.
RoRo7051 he wasn’t trying to be rude, he was quite respectful. You had to nitpick and feel victimized. They worded it wrong yes, but they meant they don’t know anyone trans. I can be a human, yet know completely nothing about a specific group of people. Like Sikhs. I know nothing about them and have no affiliation, but I can learn about them. Or Indigenous people.
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They always say you're one sided, but I think you're one of the few that acknowledges all aspects of being trans. You don't sugarcoat it. You don't try to hide things. You always do your best to keep it transparent. Keep up the good work Blaire!
MonicaLovesPugs yup I don’t always agree with her conclusions but she definitely approaches topics with facts and nuance than most lgbt creators and I appreciate her so much for that. Especially when demonization of any opposition is so common in LGBT circles.
Yes, I appreciate her for looking at both sides of the coin - personally she’s not for child transitioning, but she still is incredibly positive and polite to people with opposing views. Also, Emily is Meghan Fox and Jennifer Laurence’s daughter and no one can change my mind.
Exactly. That's why I love Blaire. ❤ she's so real. 😭
I love this channel cause it shows both sides, she just interviews everyone. And also asks hard questions, like how child transitioners feel about current views or potential policies
I am worried about this obsession with identity. It’s not a fad to be gay or trans snd that is how it’s being portrayed and taken by many.
It will backfire
Why isn’t this longer bb? There’s so many cuts we can tell more was said.
Because Blaire pushes an agenda
So much more may have been said, but the cut stuff was probably just tangential or repetitive. I doubt Blaire would cut out any important information. :)
She cut the unimportant stuff so its not too long
YeahOkBuddy watch the stream
@@alybanana415 There was a stream? I wasn't notified of a stream, I don't see a link to the stream archive.
I’m studying to be a therapist, and given my experience being trans, I feel like it could be valuable for becoming a gender therapist. But what scares me is this broadening definition of the term “trans”. I don’t want to scare potential clients off for not diagnosing everybody I see, but I just don’t think that telling some people what they want to hear is a good thing.
Cheshire Cat just follow the DSM and do what is best based on clinical research. Have integrity and don’t worry about what people think. Also, you don’t necessarily have to tell them what you think. Guide them for their benefit. Many psychologists are highly Machiavellian, which isn’t always bad.
My therapist has never told me what he thinks except for 2 instances, one of which being him telling me that the reason my mum treated me the way she does is because she is narcisstic. The other is personal. But besides that all he ever did was ask questions or give advice if I wanted it concerning psychology issues as I am studying psychology Bachelor as well. Although for me I want to go into the criminal field.
His opinion has always been that a therapist isn't there to talk, they're there to ask questions and to guide the patient through the process of self-reflection and self-improvement. That doesn't mean that you shouldn't diagnose someone, that's your job, among other things. But he's always described himself as more of a red string I can hold onto than an arrow pointing me in any direction. He's just a tool nothing more (in his words not mine xD). And honestly, as a therapist you will not be liked by every patient. That's inevitable, I would not even start thinking about that. My therapist is amazin and has had people leave horrible reviews, like THE worst 😂 We have enough therapists already too afraid of stepping on someone's toes to diagnose properly, we need more therapists unafraid to be the „bad guy" if necessary.
@@axessenter Yes, if they "tell" you anything, it should be what you NEED to hear, not what you want to hear. Ideally though they guide you to tell yourself.
We need more like you because it’s so dangerous... many end up committing suicide too... you will help so many!!!
It sounds like you’ll be a wonderful therapist. If clients run from you then ultimately it’s their decision, but don’t allow yourself to compromise what you feel is right because people who are struggling struggle with accepting the truth you tell them.
Messing with hormones at such a young age is terrible. Even with women on birth control it effects us in so many ways with hormones people don’t seem to realize the harm it does with our daily function. Stop letting kids do these things
You do realize hormones are naturally produced in the body right? The hormones trans people take are bio identical. I get the feeling for you it would be better a trans person goes through puberty and have to deal with social rejection, exclusion and isolation, and pay thousands of dollars just to reverse puberty's effects...
Thank you! The hormones synthetic cross-sex hormones are dangerous enough, but it’s also extremely detrimental to block a child’s puberty as well!
...did you not watch the video and just decide to comment before watching the first minutes?
So I’m on a roll binge watching all of Blair’s old videos and omg I loved this! Can I just say how absolutely STUNNING this young woman is?! And articulate and well mannered also!!! Wishing her a wonderful and happy life!
Blair is always beautiful also!
Have to agree with you,Rachel !
Liberals: "Blaire is transphobic"
Blaire: *Acts like this girl is her own daughter.
BLAIRE!!! This video was so sweet.
Nah the word is used to describe those that don't believe that trans people exist. If y'all think it's a slur or offensive that's your own fault; it's just a word.
Charlie It’s not a slur, it’s just a word to categorize people who treat trans people wrongly... like calling someone racist. Usually it has negative connotation because most rational people know it’s wrong. The people who don’t find it offensive are usually just transphobic, so that’s a little silly to say
People really love to misuse the word "trans" and "racist".
All "transphobic" really means is a hush word for anyone who disagrees with gender radicals and their definition of what "trans" means. It's sad, because there are people out there who actually hate transsexuals and wish to cause them harm, which isn't the same as a person who believes transitioning is a serious issue, and it should be given a lot more thought than simply letting people "identify" as something that they're not.
I’m liberal af And I don’t think Blaire is transphobic
Constructive criticism: I feel like maybe you should ask more questions, and get your interviewee talking more. I feel like I learned nothing about this girl and her personal journey, and just listened to your opinions and her agreeing with them.
Thats always the case because blaire just wants to make money 10 minuits is the best for making money
Black Archon That’s a pretty negative outlook on Blaire. We should stick to positive constructive criticism.
@@blackarchon8778 how on earth does her lack of interviewing experience got anything to do with that??
she asked a lot of questions!! it seems like the lady on the right was a little shy and blaire needed to kind of lead the conversation to help her open up and share her journey
@@blackarchon8778 I mean, RUclips is literally her job so yeah, she wants to make money off her videos lol
Emily...you are so sweet and brave for sharing your transition story! I'm impressed with the fact your medical team were so thorough and took such great care of you. That is the scariest part for me with the transitioning children. I've heard stories of some of the children and parents being left hanging with improper medical and mental care. Thank you Blaire for making a point to share all sides of the transitioning journey! I wish every journey could be as happy as Emily's!
I can't stop spacing out on her face. She's so pretty oml 😭
make up is a crazy thing
Blaire saying she has the future ahead of her is just adorable
Oh cause of the pandemic? Lol
AmethystEyes no it’s just sweet
Caesar The Bubbleman what she said that?????? it was just wholesome moment u could switch ppl out and I’d say the day thing
The best thing I’ve ever been told by my therapist “Transitioning doesn’t cure your depression, yes it will make you feel better but there’s other causes for your mental state, so don’t expect do be a 100% happier. It will make you feel better yes, but don’t get your hopes up”
EXACTLYYYYY SO MANY PEOPLE THINK IT'S A "CURE-ALL". NO.
@@Eli-ou8sq Yeah but at the same time you don't hate or doubt detransitioners. Nor do we change the actual medical/psychological definition of being transsexual.
Yep that's why suicide rate of transitioned people are high even in places that except trans people.
Thank you so much Blaire for sharing these videos, this needs to be heard more.
Wow. Her transition is FLAWLESS. So intersting to see what early blockers and hormones can do!!
I hope it doesn’t mess up a future sex change surgery like poor Jazz Jennings who has no sexual function now
yeah that’s why it’s preferable to transition younger (only if sure and doctor approval) bc u face less harassment and pass better. like emily is getting a lot more respect than other trans people who transitioned later just bc she passed which is achieved often through puberty blockers and such which improves quality of life if used on the same person and makes them feel more like their gender whe
I can see why some parents would want their children to transition early on in life. They will transition much better. But the problem is most of these kids don't actually know what they want and will regret it. Especially in this day and age where it's almost trendy.
Yea the stats on this are crazy, it’s something like 50-70% of young kids literally just grow out of the desire to change sex. They’re more likely to grow up and figure out they are gay, but not truly trans. Some just plain grow out of it I’m sure, but that’s the basics of what the science says.
Yes! It’s like a double edged sword.
"Almost" is a huge understatement😂
Thank you for siting this article! I'm a trans teen and I'm trying to find common ground with my mother who is of the belief that I will detransition if I medically transition. For some reason she's set in the belief that science says that this is more likely and she wouldnt give me examples. Now I know that a lot of those studies have either blown up the numbers or are inconclusive in some way. However after reading that article I understand the reasoning in waiting until adulthood to medically transition.
I do that science can fine something for these people that transition to be happy and safe. Cutting through the bull of deep talk. That's what anyone would want. Fingers cross.
Emily is beautiful, and I really appreciated hearing her side.
T Davidson xoxo i thought we humans described things as what they are, not as what they wish to be so as not to hurt their feelings 🤷♂️
banter Nbeards yeah exactly. She’s a woman. Always has been always will be. She’s just one that was born in a male body
Bread science would disagree with you. Spiritual mumbo jumbo loses to science every time
banter Nbeards there is a scientific basis for being transgender. It’s not just ‘feelings’. Please research the female and male brain
HIS
she’s very well spoken i love her! subscribed to her channel 🥺
Just want to say thank you for being so honest and blunt about these things. I have never found logical reliable info on these subjects that I felt I could digest in the past. Being a straight guy I have little understanding how anyone could “feel” like a different gender. I have plenty of female traits but that’s just part of being human to me. We all have both energies, I just don’t understand the need to change your body. I respect anyone who approaches it like you though. You look at all sides of it instead of just saying oh yeah one I transition everything is perfect. We definitely need a better definition of trans and how to diagnose dysphoria. Seems we definitely have a lot of people thinking they are trans or have dysphoria when that’s probably not the case. I appreciate you pointing out the good while also hi lighting the not so good. All in all Thank you for just being you.
I feel like it’s more the FTM transitioners that are the issue, there’s so many female detransitioners which is probably due to trauma and push for more masculine females to transition
literally, where's the representation for butch women??
I've noticed this too. A lot of trenders are 'ftm' as well.
Honestly, I think it's because quite a few of the de-transitioners were tomboys and wanted to be a boy. I felt that way and hated wearing dresses and hung out with boys all the time. If I was told I was trans, I probably would have believed it. I don't think a lot do it because it's trendy, but because they didn't want to have the feminine standards pushed onto them as children.
@Al S As a female CEO... the 1970's called and they want your self defeating mentality back.
@Al S is this an American thing? Im from Germany and girls dont even wear makeup until like 5th or 6th grade.
Also I very rarely see girls wear dresses here.
She looks just like that Victorias Secret model Candace Swanepoel!
Wow she does!
A Williams ha... ha. Nah it wasn’t funny.
A Williams 𝓼𝓱𝓾𝓽 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓯𝓾𝓬𝓴 𝓾𝓹🧚🏼♀️💓
You're right.
Hey y’all, let’s all be kind. We don’t all know her intention. The comment comes across as distasteful but that doesn’t mean it was malicious, and none of us should be mean either.
Respect that you share both sides.if anything it gives your voice more pull/truth because youre being fair/realistic with your approach rather then self focused. Thanks for this content
I love that you give maximum information without bias so people can be well informed. I have found your content to be very interesting so far. Thank you for being here 💗
Her skin is FLAWLESS. Wow. Goals.
And blaire’s !
Ikr she’s beautiful
She is a child, after all.
@句丹句句と 尺ヨ尸卞丹尺 U know I'm 16 and even with make up my skin wouldn't look that good lol.
I think she's a really beautiful girl
@句丹句句と 尺ヨ尸卞丹尺 This comment scared me. What do you mean "changes a lot"? What should I be looking forward to?
Thank you Blaire for making this video. It's rare to see both sides being promoted equally and I'm really glad that you used your platform for this.
Funny how Emily went through all the therapy and treatment and medical explanations were things she would understand and she and her therapists really worked hard to make sure it was right for her. Like Blaire said, 8 years ago was a different time.
I enjoyed this interview with Emily and was sorry when it was over! Thank you to both Blaire and Emily!
She’s stunning and looks to have such a supporting environment.
10:06 the thumbs up and geniuene care and interest from Blaire is so cute, she’s so sweet about making the girl comfortabe all the way through💕 she has such a lovely heart
I found you & your one of the most educational trans that I have heard. Helping me understand my 17yr old sons sexuality. Thank you for everything you do.
emily and blaire are both absolutely gorgeous. like this isn’t fair
Women that are difficult isn't that fkn all of them, 40 and still yet to find a lady who's not crazy, jesus christ can't we just watch a bit of TV go for a walk smoke some weed and chill out
I know right
I can’t concentrate on what they’re saying
Oh come on, most of you women are way better looking than you give yourself credit for. You don't have to have perfect skin, honestly it's the little imperfections that make someone actually good-looking because it's what makes you unique. Lighten up on yourself already!
@Katie Johnson oof that's a big mood
Remember they've had plastic surgery
Blaire is the most underrated LGBTQ+ icon tbh.
She covers so many stories exposing the people in the community who give all of us a bad name, she shares many different sides and points of view on topics, and she shares her thoughts and opinions with us in a very intelligent and concise way.
Thank you Blaire for always creating amazing videos and providing great LGBT+ and specifically trans-focused education for everyone to enjoy all while being absolutely STUNNING :) 💕
Also this video was a great sequel to the last one and I appreciate you giving these wonderful people a voice and platform to share their stories
‘Consistent, persistent, and insistent’-well said! A lovely and bright young lady. Thank you both for a great discussion.
I absolutely love how you present this information, from all sides. Thank you!
How is Elle doing? It's been a while and I hope she's doing okay
Check her channel, she’s doing okay
If you check out her Twitter she seems to be slipping into being a terf sadly. She started out cool being open and accepting by talking w Blair and Kalvin but now she’s Starting To believe trans people don’t exist.
@@kingbee2537 yeh i seen some of her tweets... disheartening
@@kingbee2537 what's her twitter @
@@kingbee2537 whats a terf
I’m not trans, but it’s so sad for me to know how children so young out of the womb already feel such horrible mental stress and dysphoria I really want to know why or how that happened. Children should be out enjoying and learning about the world they entered into not stressing about how they were born.
I really hope more science comes out and research on this so we can understand why things like this happen
Agreed, one would think children would be less stressed since modern technology has helped with all of our basic needs, and meets most wants. Instead 3 years olds are stressing about fitting in or not being good enough. It truly breaks my heart.
There is science and research about it already, it’s just a chemical imbalance in the brain. That’s literally the only reason why. (I’m trans)
@@naomialvarado5153 I thought that people who were a different gender than their biological sex had brains that were wired differently. Like if they were a female but saw themselves as male, it was because their brain was wired to be male?
If it's a chemical/ hormonal imbalance, would it be much less invasive to just take medications/ hormones to correct that instead of entirely switching genders?
( I'm not saying that people shouldn't transition but I'm rather just making the case that if it's a chemical imbalance, wouldn't it be more simple to take medication that would help even out that imbalance? Like how depression can be treated with medication and therapy?)
@@mistid1485 that`s why trans people have a need to take hormones like testosterone and estrogen
Misti D that is not scientifically or medically possible to do so. The treatment for gender dysphoria IS transitioning. As a trans person I don’t see anything wrong with myself. I don’t need to “fix” my imbalance.
You also cannot compare gender dysphoria to depression. that’s very idiotic and ignorant. Medications and therapy dont “cure” depression. Some people have depression for the entire lives.
These transition stories are lovely when there's a happy ending 🥰 I wish Emily all of the best luck and happiness 🙏🏼
This was amazing and so sweet to see.
Happy Emily was able to do what was right for her. Love this 💜💜💜
i loved this video but i wish blaire (or her editor) wouldn't have cut off emily so much in the editing process. it feels as though we're missing the realness of the interview when we don't allow a full thought/sentence to come through.
In the beginning I thought the cuts were to just speed up the discussion, cut out repeditivness or non important pieces, but very quickly, both women were being cut off mid word/sentence, and it was very distracting!
If I could have transitioned at 10, I wouldn’t have nearly as much depression and anxiety. The damage testosterone did to my body is mostly irreversible... and I’m fairly lucky to not have drastically masculine features.
With all that being said, there should definitely be medical guidelines and psychiatric evaluations before young transitioners are treated. The medical code F64.2 exists for a reason.
Same for me (FtM)..
If you transition before puberty, you won't need as many surgeries.
For females the growth of breast tissue is stopped and their voice dropps naturally.
For males: their voice doesn't drop, they don't grow as much in size and don't have typical male features sush as angular, firm chins and jawlines
Stacy Stuart you’re beautiful
I really do think it's case by case like jazz tried to cut off her penis when she was a child and those extreme cases are what make me think some kids should be aloud to take hormone blockers before puberty so they can start traditioning more social do I think they should get surgery no not untill they are old enough to know the precautions I used to think I was trans all the way up till like freshman year and now i identify as non binary because it fits me more than being a trans male or a cis women. I don't know I just wish people would think about the kids future more then they think about the present
Every time I hear how people are upset by what puberty did, especially calling it damage I think, "I know, it is so upsetting that your body went through a process to reinforce the bones and organs so they aren't as frail. Curse the damage of becoming stronger and able to survive greater hardships in life." For a child, being tackled by someone that weighs even 50 to 100 pounds more than you risks permanent injury or death, but as an adult, unless impacted in a certain way, you can be tackled by even someone weighing 200 pounds more and you can get up with minor injuries.
That perspective will come really handy when considering things like car accidents.
HanselManCan Again, that’s why the DSM criteria exists, but you’re allowed to have your opinion.
I just found u today! I ty so much for explaining and trying to make ppl understand more about the Trans community and u being so very transparent..U my dear are amazing, keep it up love!! 💚💚💚
Great interview, I have been on the fence (probably more on the No Hormonal therapy pre adolescent) but listening to this reasoned argument I can see how for some and with extensive psychological and medical supervision, early intervention could be the best and healthiest course of action. Def not a one size fits all. Good luck Blair and Emily.
The thing that I'm more worried about is not so much children deciding and regretting it later, but more of the children that are being groomed and forced to transition because of their deranged parents. I'm happy she found her happiness in an early transition, but it was a choice she made for herself, not one that was made for her. That's why we need a concrete way to diagnose people and not just give people hormones and blockers all willy nilly.
I completely agree. It's the adults pushing their past and psychological deficiencies on children that I fear.... Not children who are medically and psychologically misaligned. For those children give them the medical treatment they need. For the adults, give them a dang drink and tell them to calm down.
There is a way around it. Two years mandatory therapy before medical transition. No therapy no transition. It will weed out the attention seekers.
@@kateofone The activists among the therapists would need to be weeded out, too.
@@hermanrobak1285 You also need therapists who understand what trans is. They have to be trained in dealing with trans people. A skeptic isnt good.
Side note, Emily is sooo pretty. I would have never guessed that she is trans. Honestly, probably transitioned so well because she starred young. Not saying I agree with young transitioners, but it probably does play a role in how well a person transitions
The thing os this. Some people can transition early because they are actually trans. But... There is huge population that thinks they are trans when in fact they are not amd should not transition. I am trans and have known simce I was 3. Ot wpuld have benefitted my life to transition early however, I still dont agree that people should be allowed to transition beofre 18
@@dapper_slapper4093 with all due respect and please don't think I'm trying to offend you in anyway but it's secintfcly impossible to remember anything at age 3 and from a personal opinion I don't think a 3 year old child have the mental capacity to understand topics such as gender at 3 you can barely form sentences and you're telling me you've known that you're in the wrong body since then. If some 16 years old want to transition and they are sure it's the right thing to do I'm okey with it but at 10 years old is way to early to be able to make decisive decisions.
@@Elijah666 I'm absolutely telling you that. You dont have to believe me but I was in gender therapy since age 3. My mother did not approve and was not indoctrinating me in any way what so ever, but I was adiment that I was a boy trapped in a girls body. To this day, I feel the same. I am 33 yrs old now and started transitioning at 30. I made it, so I dont think its necessary to transition young; however, I do believe that young children can know that they are trans. My experience is proof. Still, though, this does not mean I advocate for transitioning early. You have to know for sure. And that can take years. I wish I wpuld have transitioned earlier, but I also am very aware that I had to come into my own. Your brain doesnt stop growing until 25, it is safer to wait until you know for sure.
@@Elijah666 Exactly. At 3 you can't even fend for yourself, at 3 you barely understand the world around you. All you want to do is play and have a friend.
@@moninaalphonse6209 that might have been your experience but its not mine. I knew I was trans at 3. I know it seems crazy, but its the truth, at least its my truth. I think you know when something is not fitting you. Being a girl, from an early age, did not fit me. And I was worried about being seen as a boy. I remember it vividly. I still dont think people should transition early, even if it may benefit them. You shpuld wait until you are 25, the. Yes, it is a harder life, but its not an impossible life. Ive lived it, and I'm still here. And I have gender dysphoria like crazy. What needs to happen os having a world that is more understanding of those that are different from the norm. Thats the one thing I wish I had was acceptance.
thanks for being so open and helping educate the public about all aspects of transitioning and de-transitioning
Very nice interview, thank you Emily for being interviewed and sharing your experience
I still don’t agree with children transitioning however I’m glad I got to see this
Same :)
well its not your life so we don't really care do we (:
@@chishiy4 that was so passive-agressive lol...
that kira eh it’s still an opinion, you don’t have to care or agree but they’re allowed to think that
Honestly I used to be hardcore against it, but like Blaire said, this whole issue is a grey area and it really just depends on the individual or the situation. There needs to be more research and a better way of diagnosing it, and more restricted regulations put on those considering transition.
I swear you had to interview the most adorable generation Z girl on all of RUclips. Everything about her screamed sunny days and rainbows and smiles and flowers and everything that makes people happy. :D
@Gjr Hatz C'mon dude. "It?" Don't be a douche just for the hell of it.
Gjr Hatz you know you could choose not to say that right
Awe thank you 🥰
What an insightful, articulate and gorgeous girl! Such a beautiful and inspiring story to hear and I feel privileged to have been able to watch this video ❤️ of course I’ve subscribed to Emily’s channel as well!
its so important to show both sides! so happy that you did this
I just feel like if we didn’t put so much labels on things kids could wear things without having to be female or male or act certain ways without being a certain gender
exactly! the amount of girls ive talked to that are tom boys and think theyre trans is sad. girls can enjoy stereotypical male things without being a transgender male, and boys can enjoy stereotypical female things without being a transgender female. items shouldnt have gender.
FACTS!
I just had a baby girl last year and people were already doing that. I was at my baby shower and got to my mom's gift. She bought some of the stuff before we knew the gender, so one of the outfits was a gender neutral outfit with a penguin on it. Someone piped up and said "What? Are you going to raise her as a tom-boy?!" WTF! I was hurt because, 1) it was my mom's gift 2)my mom was a tomboy 3) there are both girl and boy penguins. Just because she has one outfit that isn't pink and frilly doesn't make her masculine.
It’s lack of proper parenting. Toys and clothes are targeted to specific genders according to stereotypes that have existed and developed over hundreds and thousands of years. Stereotypes exist because a majority of a group like a certain thing. Girls tend to go for frilly things, bright colors, etc, whereas boys tend to go for muted or dark colors and more bulky, grungy things. No it doesn’t apply to everyone, but it does apply to a majority. This is proven time and time again when toys are offered to babies.
As a tomboy, it never occurred to me that I must be a boy because I enjoyed hanging out with the boys and liking “boy” activities. My parents threw the word out that just because I enjoyed the guns, getting dirty, and playing sports that was ok. I don’t understand where people think children are being confused about their gender
Yes!!! I've been saying this for years
And people call Blaire one sided... This video truly was so respectful and helpful :))
That’s why I freaking love her
Thank you Blaire for showing us both people happy & unhappy with their early transitions. I think this makes you pretty objective on the topic, its really interesting to know these persons.
Aw she’s so pretty and I hope she can continue to share her story to ppl younger then her and possibly even help them
I would love it if you could interview a child transitioner after age 24 or so, when hopefully their brain has matured, to ensure they are still happy with their decisions. This to me is crucial before I could ever support a child making permanent changes to their body at age 13.
A child transitioner never fully matures. That is the main reason why so many people are opposed to it.
@@ixlnxs In what way? There isn’t any evidence to state they don’t fully mature.
Have you seen her newest podcast episode with ShapeShifter. 😭
@@Shewas-kathybates there's plenty of evidence. Blaire herself has talked about how the process completely stunts the natural process of puberty. And of course it does.
Nikkitutorials (makeup artist) is trans. She transitioned young and it very happy and successful as an adult.
‘Transitioning’ should require a psychological evaluation as a necessity, as the foundation for the want to manipulate ones physical body is a psychological one.
yes! the doctors and surgeons around where i live refuse to operate or give hormone treatments to patients that have not been professionally diagnosed with dysphoria because of how severe the treatments are. if you screw up and dont actually need them, theres no going back.
Trans ppl need therapy to accept themselves the way they were born.
The video shows 2 males who think that they are female.
Femmie Bot a psychiatric or psychological evaluation is not mandatory when it comes to seeking private gender transition surgery. My point is that it should be.
Isn’t that the case?
I just really appreciate the both of you... thank you for sharing your stories
I love this and your take on the topic!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I think that if kids can’t do things like consent or drink alcohol, they shouldn’t be able to make permanent, life changing decisions that they may deeply regret later, so as much as some people may not end up regretting their transitions, the risk to those who do is far too great.
The cost paid for mtf trans folks by going through puberty is severe and not fixable later in life for most. Far more damaging than alcoholism. Think of it like this... you contract a skin disease, you will be horribly disfigured your entire life unless we give you pills to stop it, but the cost is being sterile. Do you let the children be horribly disfigured?
@@seansweeney638 been sterile its no longer a permanent issue, at least for those transwoman who still have a penis, you can take medication that temporally makem them develop as usual, bank sperm and then cut the medication out and the balls and penis will shrink again, so yeah, the sterile argument its no longer valid also :D
Here’s my opinion of transitioning at a young age: usually you can tell whether or not it’s a phase. Many trans-people showed signs as early as pre-school. I don’t think you should start medically transitioning until you have been socially trans for a few years.
Could’ve have said it better myself
Agreed. I think the kid should be very thoroughly examined by a therapist to make sure that trans is really the right diagnosis and that it's not the parents misunderstanding, pushing a label on them or, god forbid, sexualizing them.
And absolutely, they should socially transition before anything else to see if it really feels right.
"Consistent, Persistent, Insistent"
A test now lost to politicised diagnostic criteria.
The only problem with that is that a lot of the childhood signs of homosexuality and being trans may present in the same way. How can a parent really tell if their little girl is meant to be a boy or just a butch lesbian?
gen no
That’s why I said that they should definitely not medically change their child. Regardless of whether or not they “know” for sure no child should be medically changed under the age of 12.
I remember Emily's case being aired on TV/RUclips years ago. It's soooo good to hear that she's doing well and that the transition has been so right for her. ❤️
I think it’s great you tell both sides...because every experience is different. I think your channel is a great place for young people to come to to answer questions they may have and never have thought of.