The Side Of Gender Reassignment That The Left Doesn’t Like To Talk About

I gotta say, props to the WaPo for actually publishing this piece. 

It’s an op-ed by an Indianapolis software developer by the name of Corinna Cohn, who’s a 50 year old trans woman born as a man.  Corinna had sex reassignment surgery at the tender age of just 19 – and of course, that was BACK IN THE DAY when it wasn’t a surgery taken as lightly as it is today.  Back when the medical profession as a whole wasn’t pressured to “affirm” the not-so-well-thought-out wishes of teenagers convinced that they are mentally prepared to undergo life-altering body modifications and be on artificial hormones for the rest of their lives.

Back when Corinna was having sex reassignment surgery, it was a PROCESS.

I had to persuade two therapists, an endocrinologist and a surgeon to give me what I wanted. None of them were under crushing professional pressure, as they now would be, to “affirm” my choice.

Corinna now realizes, 30 years later, that she in NO WAY was prepared to make such a life-changing decision at 19 years old.  And now, there are schools busy grooming kids as young as KINDERGARTEN to consider and think about gender identity issues. It’s madness.

Back when Corinna made the transition, social media didn’t exist.  Corinna had pushed family away, seeking the advice and comfort instead from an online chat board (and keep in mind how new the internet was at that time!). Think about how much easier that is NOW, when kids are confronted with gender activists on line 24/7. Corinna writes:

I shudder to think of how distorting today’s social media is for confused teenagers. I’m also alarmed by how readily authority figures facilitate transition.

The WaPo allowed this op-ed to be shared on their platform, but are they HEARING it? Are teachers and other figures of influence in the lives of children hearing it?

The physical toll Corinna will live with now will not end:

From the day of my surgery, I became a medical patient and will remain one for the rest of my life. I must choose between the risks of taking exogenous estrogen, which include venous thromboembolism and stroke, or the risks of taking nothing, which includes degeneration of bone health. In either case, my risk of dementia is higher, a side effect of eschewing testosterone.

Corinna doesn’t regret transitioning necessarily, but also recognizes that there’s significant loss as a result of the decision.  Corinna expects to never find a partner.  Corinna has never had sex, and likely won’t. And therefore, Corinna offers this advice:

Learning to fit in your body is a common struggle….But sex is essential in healthy relationships. Give it a chance before permanently altering your body.

Most of all, slow down. You may yet decide to make the change. But if you explore the world by inhabiting your body as it is, perhaps you’ll find that you love it more than you thought possible.

Totally encourage y’all to read the entire piece at the sourcelink. And then share it widely! Corinna also has spoken out about trans issues and sports.  Check this out:

You can also follow Corinna on Twitter right here.