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Gender Affirmation

All articles tagged with #gender affirmation

lgbtq-rights2 years ago

"Mother's Unconditional Support: Allowing Her Son's Top Surgery Fills Cody's Heart"

A mother named Janna shared on TikTok why she allowed her 17-year-old transgender son, Cody, to undergo top surgery, a gender-affirming medical procedure that alters the chest area. Janna addressed misconceptions about the transitioning process, emphasizing that it involved extensive consultations with doctors, therapists, and family members. She highlighted the importance of supporting trans youth and allowing them to guide their own journey, emphasizing that love and acceptance are crucial regardless of their decisions. Janna's video received positive responses, countering the backlash against transgender medical treatment for minors.

lgbtq-rights2 years ago

"Mother's Empathy: Supporting Her Son's Journey to Self-Acceptance Through Top Surgery"

A mother named Janna shared on TikTok why she allowed her 17-year-old transgender son, Cody, to undergo top surgery, a gender-affirming medical procedure. Janna addressed misconceptions about the transitioning process, emphasizing that it involved extensive consultations with doctors, therapists, and family members. She explained that her son had gone through a social transition before any medical intervention and stressed the importance of supporting trans youth in a world that stigmatizes them. Janna's video aimed to promote understanding and acceptance of transgender individuals and their experiences.

social-issues2 years ago

Paul Stanley Criticizes Gender Reassignment for Children in Social Media Post

KISS singer-guitarist Paul Stanley has criticized the "normalizing" of sex reassignment treatment for children, calling it a "sad and dangerous fad". Stanley said there was a "big difference" between teaching acceptance and encouraging children to pursue a life-changing path. His comments were met with strong responses from both sides of the debate.

business2 years ago

Australian Bank Offers Paid Gender Affirmation Leave for Transgender Employees.

SunCorp, a banking, finance and insurance corporation in Australia, is offering six weeks of paid leave to employees who want to change their legal sex, undergo surgery or other steps related to changing their gender. The move is to reinforce their commitment to inclusivity and give employees the time and financial support required to engage in the steps they need to affirm their gender. The leave can be used to come out as transgender, change their pronouns, buy clothes that match their gender identity, change their name or gender on official documents, or undergo surgery and hormone therapy.