Eating Disorders vs Gender Affirming Care: A f*cked up intersection
Here we f*cking go.....
The Dangerous Intersection of Eating Disorders and Bans on Gender-Affirming Care for Teens
Let’s get something straight: eating disorders are a monster. For anyone, they’re brutal, but for trans teenagers? It’s a whole different level of hell. The stats are f*cking terrifying—studies estimate that anywhere from 25% to over 50% of trans people have battled eating disorders. Compare that to about 9% of the general population. That’s not just a red flag; it’s a goddamn siren.
Now, let’s throw in the growing bans on gender-affirming care for minors. This shitshow is setting the stage for a mental health disaster, and eating disorder treatments are about to get dragged down with it.
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