So, i’ve read through the entirity of that super distressing article and to spare others from getting triggered as hard as me, i will summarize what it says about the claim in the headline: The administration could do this in theory because it would follow the same reasoning as the forced conversion therapy in federal prisons.
If you want a thorough summary of the latter, it’s worth reading, otherwise it’s pure speculation. If you’re trans and are in a position like me were the residual transphobia has gotten so bad that you need to take care of your mental health atm, do not read this.
The admin is laying the groundwork. This is one of their stated goals.
Doing this only in prison is not their aim and we both know that. None of these fucks genuinely only wants to take care away from prisoners.
I’m not denying that, but that’s precisely why we have a responsibility to the community to not post misleading, alarmist titles that create the false impression that they are already setting these plans in motion right now. This is panic-inducing clickbait.
I agree. This headline outlines a plausible but not confirmed scenario.
“New Trump Administration actions may pave the way for trans adult care ban” is accurate and doesnt undersell the urgency.
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Something I’ve had to start practicing (recommendation from my therapist) is rating distressing headlines somewhere on the line from imminent to theoretical. Do they want to round us all up and put us in camps and outlaw HRT or maybe just start executing us in the town square? Sure. I’m not naive about that. But there are differences in preparations I would be making to start DIY HRT, for example, if this was becoming law tomorrow vs if it’s still some wish stored in Trump’s balls. It’s not something I need to call my provider over because they’re going to say the same thing they said the last three times I asked. The specifics matter.
I think you would be wise to prepare for the worst, hope for the best. You never know when diy will be disrupted, even if it’s by vendors willingly exiting the market. I think it would be foolish to not have a stockpile of hrt right now.
Yes, i am aware of that. Given that i am nowadays physically incapable of producing enough of any sex hormone ever again to not suffer from ostheoporosis without HRT, i obviously have contingency plans for everything because i can read the writing on the wall. But that involves knowing were we are, not assuming. When you’re under threat, you can’t afford to jump the gun, you also need to avoid getting paralyzed by hypervigilance. I’m saying this as somebody who’s spent the last year hardening at least the part of my community that’s closest to me against what’s to come - and for a good while, it’s been part of our support structures that we regularly had to calm people down who are entering a doom spiral from hypotheticals that they extrapolate from the news. It’s less common atm, but i’ve seen over and over again how that happens, which is why i am speaking up about this.
I’m not saying “don’t worry, your gender affirming care is safe” because it very obviously isn’t secured enough anywhere in the world. But nothing in that article tells people how to do DIY HRT, what to keep in mind when stockpiling HRT and supplies, how to set up a safe comms infrastructure, how to build functional support networks for your fellow trans people, how to secure queer meeting spaces against fascists, how to organize resistance, how to emigrate if things get too severe etc. etc.
All it does is give an overview over how the US argues for torturing trans people in federal prisons. Which can be useful when you build a bookmark library for debunking transphobic talking points, i’m not saying the article is bad or useless or anything. I’m saying that yelling at a site full of trans people “Trump is now preparing to ban all gender affirming care” is not a survival strategy, it’s yelling fire in a crowded place.
But there are differences in preparations I would be making to start DIY HRT, for example, if this was becoming law tomorrow
I was responding to this specifically, I think you should prepare to start DIY exactly the same as if this could become law tomorrow. It won’t, but if that situation comes to pass you are much better off prepared and having guaranteed access then being one of the many people rushing around when the fire has engulfed the stage. From their comment it sounds like they might not be so I was trying to encourage them to take early precautions.
That community sounds nice, I wish I had anything like that. Not for lack of trying to connect with all the lgbt people in my life, trying to get more of them in my life, etc…
I’m saying that yelling at a site full of trans people “Trump is now preparing to ban all gender affirming care”
Okay but do you disagree with this? Earlier you agreed they were laying the groundwork. Does that not mean basically the same thing as preparing? Honestly that feels like a more advanced stage to me. You plan/prepare, then lay the groundwork, then do the thing. I don’t really understand your objection to “prepare” but find “laying the groundwork” to be fine. Maybe laying the groundwork is more accurate, I mean it seems to me they have already prepared and come up with their strategy.
I woke up for a few hours in the night and so didn’t edit the title or provide quotes like I usually prefer to. Sorry.
not a survival strategy
I don’t have a survival strategy. I have a loose, hrt-won’t-get-taken-away-from-me strategy. Everything else feels entirely out of my control, including if surviving is even worth it in the first place. I am not optimistic on that front. But yea, sorry, if they do go through with this I will probably not be surviving long. I make several types of post, including things I’m worried about, but no not survival guides atm.
I am legit afraid to even start HRT at this point because of this shit. I’m already on a few lists and I don’t need even more heat.
if ur already on lists whats one more? getting on hrt is very worth it, hope you get what u need and stay safe
perfectly understandishable. it’s been almost 20 years in my case so i’m getting my shit one way or another but hopefully it continues to be the relatively easy way of arguing through 40 layers of prior authorizations and explaining to GP’s how sex hormones work
Damn 20 years?I didn’t even know hrt existed 20 years ago and was nowhere near knowing I was trans
it was both easier and harder back then in certain ways, but i would say if you think you have the wherewithal it is definitely worth being yourself and being happy with yourself regardless of what anyone else has to say about it. i get the trepidation but don’t rule it out if it’s something you want to do
Just do it! Starting HRT will be the one of the biggest favors you’ll ever do yourself. You’ll regret everyday you don’t start. If you are already on lists wtf does one more matter?
This is how I felt several years ago. I did it anyway and have gotten a lot of joy. Also low dose is better then no dose and you can create a bit of a stock pile. (T taker here).
Then diy
Does this include those treatments for low-T that’s all the rage with cis men now?
Trans people: “I suffer from this thing called dysphoria and crazy enough, HRT makes me a more productive member of society.”
Not ok. Perverted
Cis men: “Yeah, I want steroids so I can be sexier. I’m only doing this so I can be ready for the SEX please!”
Ok. Not perverted.
Of course not.
RFK Jr will push for Ashwaganda and Beef Tallow as HSA/ FSA eligible
The US is a deeply evil country.
Unless they cancel or rig the midterms (which is very possible) I don’t think this admin will have enough time to get to their end-goal of banning us before it has to be put on pause for at least a couple more election cycles. It’s probably the first thing they’re doing as soon as they regain power, though. Being forced to wait so much longer will make them even more eager.
I would say balkanize but that would imply any state gives a shit about us enough to fight the Feds
Newsome foaming at his mouth to support this
