After her autism diagnosis, Zacchigna also became involved in disability advocacy, but was unsettled by the “cult-like” mindset of the activists around her. She began to read critiques of disability activism, and social justice activism more broadly, leading her to realize that the spaces she had enmeshed herself in actually had “very abusive and controlling” dynamics.
Six months later, she looked back on her life and realized that she was probably never transgender — she was just gender non-conforming, autistic and dealing with trauma. Zacchigna began detransitioning, but, as she had already had her breasts and uterus removed, aspects of her transition were irreversible.Article content
“I think it’s important for someone who is considering transitioning to at least know that this is a potential outcome. Because I never saw it as a potential outcome. It was always downplayed to me.”
Not a strong case: starts in 2010, 3 apts before hormones, 6 years to mastectomy, autism diagnosed before hysterectomy (also prone to joining *new* groups. ie: detrans might be the latest) a fast-tracked teen from the last 5 years is MUCH more representative of current problem
good for her! its about time activists and gungho doctors are called out for jumping to slice and dice without mental health checks and psychological testing to see if the person is really suffering cognitive dissonance and needs to transition or just questioning their sexuality
Sad this individual did not get the care she needed from the onset.
Thank you to ZivoAdam for writing this and NP for publishing this, just in time for detransawarenessday on March 12.
Canadians need to see the emotional pleas of the state for what they are. Toxic manipulation. The carpet of 'goodness' can hide a lot of dirt. Canada has lots of room for questioning authority.
Suicidal woman still alive, missing breasts and womb. Now do a story on a trans person who was denied treatments who killed themselves.