My daughter is 5 months into her journey on puberty blockers and hormones. A journey that started when she was about 6, and told me one day she would evolve to become a girl. Lots of gender presentation experimentation, a stint as a gay male, then on to our darkest years. Cutting, disordered eating, and a bout of bullying that led her to leave school with no qualifications. THEN! Her wonderful whānau school teacher introduced us to YooBee, which my girl went to, as her female self. 60 credits later, with a body that she know feels secure and confident in, she’s going back to school for year 13. We could have lost her. And it took YEARS to get blockers and hormones. I have no idea why the fanatics in this country and in our Government feel they are given out like smarties. There are an average of about 115 or so kids who are prescribed blockers. So what the actual fuck is going on. I’m so tired of all the fighting. It’s no one’s business but ours, and our children. It’s just too much. I lost my husband 5 months ago, and this newest fight is the last thing my family needs. X
As always, thank you for such a great explanation and for being a tireless ally. I always feel a bit more hopeful reading your posts, as its a reminder of people who care (no matter what you talk about too)
My lovely 14yo kiddo is excited to start blockers on thursday after a long road to access them.
I can't imagine what we would go through to have further restrictions put apon us- which included an endochrinologist who said that for legal purposes they had to officially recommend against them (just in case someone de-transitions and takes them to court... what are we, america??)
Its been fucking exhausting but we are so happy to be where we are.
I will fill this submission in this evening <3 it is important we speak up for vulnerable groups and do what we can to create a society that supports those who need it
Thank you so much for this information! Somehow I missed that consultation was happening and submissions were open, even though I’m aware that this piece of shit government was trying to remove access to puberty blockers. I’m going to make a submission now where I would have missed it otherwise.
My daughter is 5 months into her journey on puberty blockers and hormones. A journey that started when she was about 6, and told me one day she would evolve to become a girl. Lots of gender presentation experimentation, a stint as a gay male, then on to our darkest years. Cutting, disordered eating, and a bout of bullying that led her to leave school with no qualifications. THEN! Her wonderful whānau school teacher introduced us to YooBee, which my girl went to, as her female self. 60 credits later, with a body that she know feels secure and confident in, she’s going back to school for year 13. We could have lost her. And it took YEARS to get blockers and hormones. I have no idea why the fanatics in this country and in our Government feel they are given out like smarties. There are an average of about 115 or so kids who are prescribed blockers. So what the actual fuck is going on. I’m so tired of all the fighting. It’s no one’s business but ours, and our children. It’s just too much. I lost my husband 5 months ago, and this newest fight is the last thing my family needs. X
Sending you and your daughter love! If there’s anything you need please reach out - sounds like it’s been a tough few months for your whanau x
As always, thank you for such a great explanation and for being a tireless ally. I always feel a bit more hopeful reading your posts, as its a reminder of people who care (no matter what you talk about too)
My lovely 14yo kiddo is excited to start blockers on thursday after a long road to access them.
I can't imagine what we would go through to have further restrictions put apon us- which included an endochrinologist who said that for legal purposes they had to officially recommend against them (just in case someone de-transitions and takes them to court... what are we, america??)
Its been fucking exhausting but we are so happy to be where we are.
Thank you for being an active and vocal ally for our community and our young people, Emily 💜
It’s so fricken tiring aye! Xxxxx
Thanks Emily! So happy to answer any questions here if anyone has any!
I will fill this submission in this evening <3 it is important we speak up for vulnerable groups and do what we can to create a society that supports those who need it
This is an excellent explanation of biological sex, and helps to explain why puberty blockers can be so vital.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15trsfHDvd/?mibextid=WC7FNe
Thank you so much for this information! Somehow I missed that consultation was happening and submissions were open, even though I’m aware that this piece of shit government was trying to remove access to puberty blockers. I’m going to make a submission now where I would have missed it otherwise.
Love your mahi, Emily! 🏳️⚧️
Thank you 😭😭😭😍😍😍