Changed
They're mutilating children, under "affirmation's" veil
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Changed
[instrumental intro]
[Verse 1]
In the halls of school, they're switching names,
Pronouns twisted in their twisted games.
Parents kept in the dark, no right to know,
While kids are lost in the undertow.
Messing with minds so young and frail,
Vulnerable hearts on a derailed trail.
Friends all confused, shamed to obey,
Compliance forced in the light of day.
[Chorus]
They're mutilating children, under "affirmation's" veil,
Evil guise of care, but it's bound to fail.
This ain't healthcare, this ain't compassion,
Just a twisted plan in deadly fashion.
If you can't kill them in the womb so tight,
Mess 'em up with blockers, surgery's bite.
At least they won't reproduce, that's the cruel design,
Call it compassion? Nah, that's a lie!
Changed... doesn't mean for the better.
[Verse 2]
The morally-challenged left cheers it on,
Pushing agendas till the innocence is gone.
Puberty halted, bodies carved like stone,
Irreversible scars, kids left alone.
Shouting "progress" from their ivory towers,
While families shatter in the midnight hours.
No turning back from the damage done,
A generation broken, under the gun.
[Chorus]
They're mutilating children, under "affirmation's" veil,
Evil guise of care, but it's bound to fail.
This ain't healthcare, this ain't compassion,
Just a twisted plan in deadly fashion.
If you can't kill them in the womb so tight,
Mess 'em up with blockers, surgery's bite.
At least they won't reproduce, that's the cruel design,
Call it compassion? Nah, that's a lie!
Changed... doesn't mean for the better.
[instrumental solo]
[Bridge]
Wake up to the tragedy, see through the smoke,
Kids' futures stolen with every stroke.
No more silence, no more blind eyes,
Fight for the vulnerable, hear their cries.
It's not about love, it's control in disguise,
"Changed" forever, but at what price?
[Chorus]
They're mutilating children, under "affirmation's" veil,
Evil guise of care, but it's bound to fail.
This ain't healthcare, this ain't compassion,
Just a twisted plan in deadly fashion.
If you can't kill them in the womb so tight,
Mess 'em up with blockers, surgery's bite.
At least they won't reproduce, that's the cruel design,
Call it compassion? Nah, that's a lie!
Changed... doesn't mean for the better.
[Outro]
Changed... forever scarred.
Changed... in the name of the absurd.
This tragedy's real, can't look away,
Save the children before it's too late.
[instrumental outro]
The practice of gender transitioning minors—encompassing social affirmation, puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and in rare cases surgeries—has sparked intense debate. Proponents argue it alleviates gender dysphoria and improves mental health, while critics highlight insufficient evidence of long-term benefits and significant risks. As of November 2025, major reviews like the UK's Cass Review (2024) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) report (2025) underscore the low quality of supporting evidence, with many interventions now restricted to research settings in several countries. This analysis draws on medical data, psychological research, and current reporting to examine harms to children, families, and society, emphasizing a truth-seeking perspective amid politicization.
Medical and psychological research reveals substantial risks from transitioning minors, particularly from pharmacological interventions like puberty blockers (gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues) and cross-sex hormones. These can irreversibly alter development, with long-term effects often understudied.
Physical Health Risks: Puberty blockers, intended to pause development and "buy time" for decision-making, carry documented harms. They suppress bone density growth, increasing osteoporosis risk into adulthood; a 2025 Dutch cohort study of 70 individuals who started blockers in adolescence found over half reported sexual dysfunction 14 years later, with satisfaction rates lower than in the general population (only 40-50% satisfied). Cross-sex hormones exacerbate infertility, cardiovascular issues, and potential cancer risks, as noted in the HHS report, which describes these as leading to "lifelong medical dependency." Surgeries, though uncommon in minors, result in complications like chronic pain and loss of function. The Cass Review found "no evidence" that blockers mitigate these trajectories or improve outcomes, recommending their use only in trials due to uncertain permanence of gender identity in youth.
Psychological Impacts: Short-term studies suggest reduced anxiety or suicidality with affirmation, but long-term data is sparse and methodologically flawed. A 2025 NIH-funded U.S. study of 94 youth on blockers showed no significant mental health improvements over 24 months, with depression rates stable but concerning (18-23% moderate/severe); high dropout (37%) and baseline biases (excluding severe cases) undermine claims of benefit. The Cass Review echoed this, finding no robust evidence that transitions reduce suicide risk—a key justification for rapid affirmation. Detransition rates, though debated (2.5-13.1%), often stem from unresolved co-morbidities like autism or trauma, leading to profound regret; a 2025 ethics analysis criticized low-rate claims as cherry-picked, ignoring higher figures in broader cohorts. Children facing detransition endure identity crises, social stigma, and health sequelae, with some reporting lifelong trauma.
Current reporting highlights rising referrals (up 60% pre-clinic social transitions) and clinic scandals, like Australia's 2025 court ruling criticizing inadequate assessments that overlook co-morbidities, potentially "medicalizing" vulnerable youth.
Transitioning minors imposes heavy burdens on families, fracturing relationships and straining resources. Psychological research shows parental mental health deteriorates under the weight of advocacy and uncertainty.
Emotional and Relational Strain: Parents report anxiety (22% moderate/severe) and depression (20% severe)—far above U.S. averages—tied to stigma, bullying (55% of youth affected), and navigating unsupportive systems. In 10.7% of unsupportive households, transitions precipitate divorce or separation. Reporting from 2025 reveals family coercion or division: some parents face investigations for "abuse" in affirming states, while others hide transitions to avoid conflict, leading to isolation. A 2024 NIH study noted adverse families often push "change efforts," worsening youth suicidality and parental guilt.
Financial Burdens: Care costs $25,000-$75,000 lifetime per youth, often uncovered by insurance (only 36% full coverage for procedures). Families endure travel for specialists (25% wait months) and lost wages, with low-income households hit hardest. A 2025 Dutch study estimated excess healthcare utilization costs for gender-dysphoric youth, amplified by lifelong monitoring.
Youth transitions contribute to societal polarization and economic strain, diverting resources amid unresolved evidence.
Polarization and Policy Turmoil: The issue fuels cultural divides, with 85% of trans youth reporting negative mental health impacts from anti-trans debates. By 2025, 24+ U.S. states ban youth care, upheld federally (e.g., U.S. v. Skrmetti), citing ethical concerns like informed consent incapacity. This patchwork erodes trust in medicine, with 2025 White House policies defunding care, sparking litigation and international divergence (e.g., UK's trial-only approach). Pew data shows 57% perceive high discrimination against trans people, amplifying social tensions.
Economic Costs: Societal expenses include $25,000-$75,000 per youth in direct care, plus indirect costs from mental health treatment and lost productivity (trans youth 2-3x more likely to face depression/anxiety). A 2025 policy brief estimates broader impacts from access barriers, but unrestricted transitions could balloon public health spending on complications like infertility treatments. Polarization diverts billions to legal battles, straining systems.
Evidence from 2025 reviews and studies paints a cautionary picture: while some youth benefit short-term, harms—physical irreversibility, unproven psychological gains, family fractures, and societal rifts—predominate due to evidentiary gaps. The Cass and HHS reports urge pausing non-research interventions to protect vulnerable minors. Prioritizing holistic therapy over medicalization, alongside rigorous trials (e.g., UK's 2025 studies), offers a path forward, safeguarding children without ideological overreach.
https://www.therapyfirst.org/transition-regret/
https://www.detransfoundation.com/
This is original work is produced by AK Darvinson with a combination of observation, critical thinking, insight, heart, compassion, passion, creativity, and technology. All rights are reserved. Free sharing is encouraged. Commercial use via license only.
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