I would say a sample size of two is a bit suspect, but you make an excellent point, and I will address it in a video this week. Thank you - I will mention you when I post the video. 💜

@@amethystaherrick Yes. It wasn’t meant to be a proper survey or poll. They are the only two people I know who have this life and are personally close relationships of mine that they talk about private things with me and where I have observed details of their experiences. The only other experience I have had with Transgender people are those who like to come to my husband’s band which has long been popular in our area. I know there have been cross-dressed people who come to dance and have fun but take ish from other patrons who have been drinking. Some band members stopped playing to rescue one person being roughed up on the dance floor once. I cried in the bathroom for the rest of that gig. Society. It’s messy. My biggest complaint is that I don’t believe people who have gender reassignment surgery are properly informed. I’m not sure you CAN properly make a patient understand. I have had a dumb idea that you should live with someone who had it done for a time and see what a day is really like. I also personally don’t believe they have perfected either the medical or surgical procedures to do it. But surgeons live to do surgery (that’s why they chose surgery and everything else they do with office appointments and paperwork is to get into the operating room just like everything else a football player does- exercise and practice and studying game tapes-is to get on the field for a game) -- and EVERYONE wants our money. So even if it’s not perfected, they will do it. Surgeons are not psychologists. Oh, my goodness. Who knew I had such a wordy opinion. God bless your efforts here. 🤎

@@drummerlovesbookworm9738 - again, I think you make a great point, and I'll answer more fully in video. That said, this surgery has been performed more than 50 years. I personally know many people who went through it. I personally cared for a friend after surgery. It's well known and understood. But...yes, there are parts that maybe aren't well described...or ignored when they are described. A surgeon can't help with the latter.

I have spoken to so many people personally, who have gone through reassignment and none of them regret it. The only regret that resounds in all of them is not making the decision sooner. I'm not sure if it is different in different places, but that's been my experience. It seems strange that they would not understand the maintenance/ setbacks and complications etc. because most people have already been through a ton of that before they even get to surgery.

@@tysonducrot1917 - thank you for this perspective! I have two responses prepared for today and tomorrow. I hope you'll check them out! 💜

Thank you!

You are adding yourself to 7800 others in something like 27 studies in the meta-analysis! Not a small group at all. 💜💜💜

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Thank you! Nobody can hear when everybody is shouting. I'm glad that resonates with you. 💜

Thank you, Bianca! I'm glad we can go through this together! 💜

My issue is certainly about me transitioning, not children. I may, however, address your concern over credentials in another video. By this standard, the Cass Report is invalidated. Hilary Cass does not have an MD. She is a nurse.

You do know all medication using anything drug related is chemistry right? Chemistry is the field doing the most work on curing cancer, and making the most progress. Sure, no is going to a chemist for medical advice. However, they are the ones discovering the information for the doctors use properly. Also the link you provide is from PragerU. I might try to find information on it, but PragerU is denounced by several medical institutions.

@@Skeleton-pk8fd - great point, and I will mention I have not and will not offer medical advice. I'm talking about my surgery and claiming expertise over that.

I am an Analytical Chemist, and I discussed data analysis and experimental design in this video, and I am eminently qualified to talk about that. By your description, a psychiatrist would not be. On that note, however, church leaders are 100% disqualified, being neither analytical chemists nor psychiatrists. And finally, randos on the internet leaving dubious comments should not even be considered. So you're welcome for my response at all. I've stated several times what I talk about is my experience. I don't give advice. That said, no psychiatrist can tell me how I feel, regardless of whether they would classify how I feel as a pathology. My opinions are absolutely my own, and that's how science evolves - one scientist challenges theories with data that clearly doesn't fit, as I am. Regarding children, when posting a video, KZfaq asks directly if your video is for children, and I always check "No." I've done my due diligence, and it remains to KZfaq to make good on it.

I will address the Cass Report in another video. Thanks for the idea! You bring up a great point about my hair, and I may address your concern in a later video.

Let's talk! What error did I make?

I agree wholeheartedly, and that's the foundation of my theory of identity - that we have an origin of identity that exists outside our physical and social environment. Maybe you'd be interested in reading more of my work starting with this article: genderidentitytoday.com/the-process-of-gender-vs-the-result-of-gender-identity/ That has links to my earlier work that flesh out details. Of course, if you'd like to contact me directly, I'd adore it - amethysta.io/contact

“It was always a natural part of my soul” Stop pushing your religious/spiritual beliefs of everyone else in society, and getting upset when people choose not to subscribe to them

@@lindsaypaige4628 - this is an interesting response, Lindsay. I don't see any forcing of her views on anybody. Only a statement of her views. What triggered your comment?

@lindsaypaige4628 I'm 66 and been around the block a few times and I do not push hard core ""WOKE" Ideologies of "ENTITLEMENT" - I'm old fashioned with pronouns etc. Being a child of the 50's ( male or female ) for myself ! Many are "fake" Trans wanting attention, making poor decisions - I'm the real McCoy Scientifically of brain formation, basics !! the 1 st 3 months gestation from my mother's hormone levels at the time VS body DNA I got , no choice - I'm just me - you judge because of Bigotry in you justifying you're fear someone will take away CIS'NESS being happy body and mind growing up - enjoy who you are - I like myself and happy !!

You knew at 5 years old...by the time a child is 5 there can be many environmental, and emotional factors that contribute to a child's thoughts. That you were 5 does not point to a genetic trait, or anything spiritual.

Given gender-affirming surgery is classified as "elective cosmetic" surgery by its critics, comparing regret rates for GAS and other elective cosmetic surgery is appropriate. I'd be interested in hearing why my comparison was ridiculous.

I agree making up a theory doesn't make it true. The scientific method depends on testing theories. When one is consistently proved wrong by empirical evidence, we move on. I may discuss my gender theory later, and I recommend you evaluate it only then.

@@amethystaherrick no there is no empirical evidence ! Just anecdotal reports by gender captured people!

@@amethystaherrickstrange how you say GAS is elective yet the transgender zealots tell us it’s vital life saving otherwise people will kill themselves🥴make your minds up !

@chrisharwood5456 - empirical evidence means observed in reality. Asking people and listening to a response is acquiring empirical evidence.