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TikTok brainwashed me into being transgender — now I’m detransitioning (nypost.com)

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Ash Eskridge, a 16-year-old transgender, talks about his experience of changing jobs.
Eskridge began experiencing depression at age 12 and sought emotional support on TikTok.
Under the influence of TikTok, Eskridge began to identify as transgender.
At the age of 16, he began taking testosterone and began a radical change in appearance.
In April 2023, Eskridge decided to forego the transition, returning to the female gender.
Eskridge has become a supporter of reversing TikTok transitions and advocates for better mental health care for teens.

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[–] Kecessa 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

You never heard of it because you were in your bubble of people that didn't talk about it, there's nothing new about it and it's even an integral part of some cultures.