GAY TRUTH

In this article, I present in a conversational form a hypothetical interaction between myself and a Typical Opponent of Professional Therapies that Include Change (i.e., a Mr Ty Optic). While hypothetical, this conversation is comprised of responses to common arguments frequently offered by people who are increasingly intent on legally restricting client self-determination and professional speech in the psychological care of unwanted same-sex attractions and behaviours.  Through the vehicle of this conversation, I hope to highlight the many difficulties with these arguments, particularly the incomplete or dishonest representation of the scientific record as regards the change in same-sex attractions and behaviours and the false caricatures of licensed therapists who do this work.  Those who value clients’ rights to choose a professional course of care consistent with their moral, religious, and cultural beliefs are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these responses

Recently, a group of parents asked me to review the book  I Am Jazz  to determine whether, from a medical point of view, it is suitable for children to read. They also asked this for the benefit of their school district, given that the topic of childhood gender dysphoria would be discussed at their upcoming school board meeting. I have read the book  I Am Jazz  and examined the book's relationship to childhood gender dysphoria and its implications for adolescence and adulthood . I am a board-certified physician in Rocklin, California specializing in Endocrinology , Diabetes, and Metabolism. Broadly, endocrinology is the study of hormones and glands and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving these hormones and glands. The following essay is a detailed presentation of my findings regarding this important topic. Introduction Children with gender dysphoria deserve our compassion and deserve to be treated with dignity and kindness, just like all other children.