This is very much in line with my own experience, as trans & intersex. I didn't get to be a little boy growing up, and the little girl I was forced to be only got abused. Now I get a second chance to relive the good parts of childhood I missed out on, and most importantly, with my consent.

I just want y'all to be left alone. Not scapegoated in the name of a Puriteen/advertiser friendly culture war

I'm not that far off from this in so many ways I understand how this experience can be a safe space to heal.