A Story Of Detransitioning | Michael Knowles

Helena Kerschner, shares her story about being brainwashed and manipulated into transitioning into a man, and the way she saved herself from the radical ideology and her journey as she detransitioned back into a woman.

[@missvida6251]

It’s sickening that “tomboys “ no longer exist. I was a bit of a tomboy as a young girl. No where in my thought process did I ever think that I should have been born a boy!

[@nosoulnoproblem3368]

As a feminist it makes me sad we went from "women and men can both work and parent their kids and also boys can like nice clothes and makeup and girls can be interested in science" which was supposed to allow people to be *themselves* regardless of how much they fulfilled gender stereotypes to apparently making people feel like if some of their behaviors and interests don't perfectly align with gender stereotypes, it's already gender dysphoria. The idea that a certain sex calls for certain behavior and interests and personality to such an extent that if yours deviate from those, you're not a real [insert sex/gender] and your body is the wrong one for you is just weird to me. Now that's not to say gender dysphoria doesn't exist. It does. It always has existed. But I feel like overall we're reinforcing gender stereotypes we had partly overcome.

[@ankiking]

Same here. We should be able to be masculine females and feminine males without having to chose sides.

[@emmie599]

Yeh but I do think the word tomboy is a bit cringe & outdated. when I think of tomboy i think of a certain type of girl, a certain way of dressing etc but not all masculine girls fit into this box. some masculine girls actually like to dress pretty while also having the masculine brain and way of thinking, interests etc

[@misscleo378]

@@emmie599 Tomboy isn’t cringe at all. It defines a girl who enjoys activities, toys, clothes and shows that are usually directed towards boys. I find it more offensive when society finds old words as insulting or passé just because an older generation coined them.

[@talk2minie]

Same.

[@nancyrea3863]

When I was a kid I wanted to do boy things. No dolls, no dresses etc. My parents just went with the flow, “ok, she is a tomboy, big deal. I am still a person that doesn’t let stereotype behavior influence me. I am a woman that can use a chainsaw, and can put up fence for horses or fix the roof on my barn. I don’t consider these types of jobs male or female. They are just jobs that need to be done and I know I can do them. BUT if my childhood had been in today’s culture I could have been influenced to really screw up my body and my life.

[@kchuk4154]

Yes! To this day I enjoy my motorcycle, dirt biking, going to the gun range, building things as a hobby but I am a woman and I love my pretty dresses and heels, i can't imagine my parents telling me you must be a boy and never let me mature into the woman I am. That is terrifying !

[@vandanacasm]

Same!Always had boys as friends...loved physical activities. I am a mother of two now, and I still enjoy my once in a month adventure weekend. Helena is so brave to come out and share her fears and failings...but I think is is truly someone who has won in life.

[@carlosvsiguejugando3102]

I agree. I also feel identifying as a man or woman or even none when it comes to stereotypical gender behaviors, is pointless. If people ask me for my gender, I would say “man” yet I feel that whatever I identify as really doesn’t add much value, and so in conclusion, my gender is pointless and shouldn’t define my identity.

[@Userxyz-z2d]

Im the same way & my older sister has always been jealous of my "friendships" w men & outgoing personality, riding dirt bikes, Harleys, flipping houses, designing Americas electrical grid, etc. I married young & have 2 kids. My sister said I "have gender confusion." No, I dont. Im an intelligent & capable hetro woman.

[@RedDevil9408]

And for many boys and men those tomboys are HOT. I think especialy for men with more feminine characteristics. The balance of feminine and masculine is a topic I'm probing for some time now, largely because I have very feminine personaliuty traits, like nurturing, or passiveness, which is giving me a hard time in life, and in no way I would ever want to be a woman. I'm not even a frail skinny guy, that could be associated with this.

[@manonpatry6531]

My English is far from perfect, so I’ll try to explain this as best as I can. When my daughter was 14 ( in 1999 which this style of trans was not in view as much as it is today) she was going more of a boy’s manners and dressing than a girl. One day she was standing in front of the sink to have a drink of water and she was all dressed as a boy as she was doing pretty often in the past weeks. Big floppy men’s pants and a plaid shirt. I went beside her and whispered to her “you know, you can act as a boy anytime you want in any situations that want you to be a boy, but you’re still a girl. So you can wear nice girl’s clothings, being girly and still do boy’s stuff whenever you feel like it. You are a beautiful girl and you can be a tomboy as much as you want whenever you want and still be that beautiful girl that you are“ That changed everything! Believe it or not, the following days she was a complet different kid. She would dress as a girl, she would act as a girl, everything as a girl! And whenever she had to go like on the four wheelers or hunting or whatever she felt like it, she would dress as the activity she was doing like any normal girls would do. I also explained to her that when I was her age and having seven brothers, I was feeling the same way as she was, and doing exactly what she was, but I still kept in mind that I was a girl and it was nice to be a girl!❤ Today, she’s 38 years old with a beautiful husband, 2 beautiful kids and a wonderful mom and she’s always the same… One day a nice beautiful sexy woman and in the next day she’s in her big men’s pants kind of, to do work around the house. So for you parents who are dealing with that kind of stuff, just talk to your kid and tell them this is normal. Explain to them that they can be both without changing anything but the important thing is to stay true to themselves

[@philippabertacco7919]

I love this. Well done, Mama ❤

[@sandyd2527]

Beautiful, you spoke truth and life into her.

[@manonpatry6531]

@@sandyd2527 thank you it was💞

[@manonpatry6531]

@@philippabertacco7919 thank you. This is what I call love for children. They don’t need much to be happy. Just the basic needs and lots of love

[@joshua50101]

Thanks for sharing your story ma'am. A big hug!

[@crisl.6817]

She went from hating her own voice to finding it and using it to help others! Good for her!

[@submandave1125]

Consider this: As a man in his 50s, I had to go through several doctor appointments, multiple diagnostic tests, and insurance approvals to have my diagnosis confirmed and approved for testosterone replacement therapy. Afterwards, I went through several months of close monitored medication and diagnostics before I was approved for home administration. I require semi-annual monitoring and recertification to get my prescription renewed. Helena, as a self-diagnosed transman, walked into a clinic and a hour later was on testosterone, unmonitored. Something in the medical industry isn't right with this picture.

[@Mstrskeletor89]

Clearly you an Adult man arent to be trusted with the chemical your body prodices predominantly but that Dainty 18 y/o girl shes 100% trustworthy for it no worries there bud nothing to see here move along please, These arent the Droids youre looking for

[@fredrikjohansson7854]

The answer is in the question. In your case its about solving a problem, in her case its a bout creating a problem, why make it easyer to create a problem then to solve it? Answer i would say is money, no real surprise there i guess.. By allowing teens to transgender, they are creating broken lifelong patients that will need medication and support from the state for the REST OF THEIR LIVES. Who will pay for this lifelong "care"? that would be the taxpayers, where would the money go? to the medical complex (the same complex that are more then happily allow this to happen) Who will make sure the state pays for it all thru your taxpayer dollar? that would be mainly the democrats. Who will these state dependent lifelong broken individuals vote for? answer is democrats, the same ones that support all this. And BOOM the circle is complete. The only one thats not getting any help is the "transgender", who does need help, just not the help they are getting.

[@mancyank564]

I am in my 60's and have asthma which is controlled with inhalers. I have an annual review with my GP. If I don't have the review then my GP will not renew my prescriptions. But some doctors will hand out hormones to young adults without any oversight!?

[@gothica3605]

This same thing can apply for hysterectomies. Some 16 year old girl can get her ovaries removed just because she claims to be trans. Yet I, afully grown 26 year old women, has to be over 30, with two kids, and with a husbands permission, to get the same thing done. Hell, even women can have trouble getting birth control. It’s an insane world we live in.

[@Patfan0017]

@@gothica3605 What does that mean, you need your husbands permission, I would think needing your spouses support would be a little more understandable. But to actually need his permission is ridiculous, it’s your body, it’s your right.

[@bananajoe9951]

My cousin had transitioned into a boy during high school. While we all supported her decision at the time, some of us were curious why such a urgent desire to do it now. Why not wait until adulthood? We found out that a few teachers and most students within that community pressured her into it. The reason, she didn't like the way her body looked. She was thinking of going to the gym at first, but was pulled aside by a teacher to speak about gender dysphoria. After transition, within a few months, she crashed hard. She came home crying and wanted out of school. She felt she couldn't detransition without being bullied by the trans community at the school. Her parents convinced her it would be okay, and if they are her friends, they will support her. It's exactly how she imagined it would go. She was reported as being transphobic, bigoted, suicidal. She had to speak with two school counselors to ensure she wasn't "talked out of it" by her own parents... After her parents discovered this, she was pulled out of said school immediately. Her parents sued the school when they also found out that everyone suggesting she transition, was not medically qualified, was not trained professionally, and the school did nothing to protect her. Those two teachers were fired. She's happy now, and started taking care of herself like she planned to.

[@peachywe4310]

That’s awful. I’m glad she’s ok now!

[@dubosesjoy]

That is horrifying! I’m glad she got the help she needed.

[@Anne-pv9cb]

Why would you even think this was a good thing to begin with ? This wasn't even thought of 30 years ago.

[@miketackabery7521]

What a shocking and horrifying story, and what a wonderful ending!

[@charlottekurai3909]

your cousin it going be like female again? I sorry if I sounded misgender, i am a spanish native speaker.

[@MsRedonyx]

When I was 28 I was placed on testosterone to treat a lump in my breast. Six months later the doctor offered me another six months even though the lump was diminished. During the entire treatment i literally became a very angry and emotionally unstable person, I hated myself I hated everything and everyone around me. I was going through a menopause which made everything unbearable ,I knew my personality changes were related to the testosterone treatment and once I finally finished the six month course I was looking forward to return to me again. It took years for me to feel normal again. I can’t imagine to keep receiving testosterone forever. Most kids are confused and without proper guidance they will be damaged for the rest of their lives. Those who push on children hormones of the opposite sex are criminals!

[@bethmarshall4796]

I was thinking as she was talking about that how men are socialized not to cry and women not to be angry, but if we just look at your story and hers; maybe men don't cry cuz testosterone.

[@christinanewcomb1718]

I had PCOS and my testosterone was 200% of what a female should have. I had all kinds of male traits and once I had a hysterectomy I went back to being female. I always wonder why they don't try putting the females on female hormones first to see if this helps balance them.

[@StupidRabbit.]

This is what gender dysphoria feels like. Exactly what you experienced, and that's why kids and adults get on hormones. You need to imagine yourself as if you were being forced to be on testosterone from puberty for the rest of your life. All of that mental instability? All of that anger? Every change you hate just coming on unrelentingly? That's what trans people experience, and it's why they get medication. It helps them in the same way it helped you to not be on hormones.

[@digiishort]

huh interesting. see as a trans guy, testosterone MASSIVELY improved my emotional stability. i became less irritable, more social, I gained so much confidence. Yeah the testosterone definitely did increase my proneness to aggression but that's never bothered me or caused me any trouble, the only major difference is that being sad/angry used to make me wanna cry and now it makes me wanna punch things

[@krufty47]

​​​​@@bethmarshall4796 As a man, yes. It is difficult to make me cry, and i dont feel like thats because of society norms. And as far as the anger and stuff goes, I would probably be an angry mess if i didnt focus my extra energy into physical activities. I used to live on the internet and video games and i was a very angry young boy. It took a lifetime of being a male, to figure out how to actually be a well functioning male. You cant just take testosterone and turn into a functioning man. And even if some trans men do figure out how to control the emotions better, they're still not actually a man of course

[@boleebo2925]

So I’ve never admitted this to anyone but, when I was a young girl I was a tomboy through and through. I hated girly things, dolls, makeup, girly clothes, I done manly things and fantasized about being a man and those thoughts of ‘not belonging’ followed me into my teenage years and often I would think man I wish I was a man, I would be so much happier. Fast forward to now, I am an adult woman and not only did I remain a woman and find happiness in myself, I fulfilled my god given purpose as a woman, I married, I am a mom now and am just so thankful I never tried to change my identity. I persevered in my faith until I found my belonging and thank god I had. I feel like it’s natural to wish you’re somebody else especially as a child, as we age we have to learn acceptance of ourselves as well as our bodies. We were created as men or women for a purpose and the first step to knowing what that purpose is is to embrace who we are and not who we think we would be. God knows what’s best for us and his understanding far outweighs our own

[@guitarmama06]

I went through the same thing as a kid. I hated girly things and I secretly wished I had been born a boy. Now as an adult woman, with kids, I'm so thankful that I was *never* pushed into the trans thing as a kid. I'm glad I'm a female.

[@ssmith3517]

similar with me - thank God we didn't have social media pushed down our throats like they do now and the affirming doctors and society pushing this fad!

[@eyehaveallergies]

Aw lol me too 😂 I hated my boobs when they first started to become noticeable. Thought I was going to cut them off! Thankfully this movement was unheard of back then! Now I have children that I have breastfed. Omg I can’t imagine what kids go thru with this trans stuff

[@brigardnerr]

I felt this exact same way. I had body dysmorphia and it was hard dealing with the fact that I was not a “typical” girl, always told myself I wished I was a boy. Thank god I grew out of it and am extremely happy with being a woman. Maybe a lot of us as young girls go through this

[@heatblast876]

​@eyehaveallergies ma'am, now it's very bad. As a 17 yrs old men atheist, I find the worst/ugly side of LGBTQ agenda. Those people who are cuckoo headed who don't know anything about men and women, but mostly they accept at daydreaming.

[@jordanl2896]

It takes a lot of humility for her to come on the show and talk about this. Tons of respect and well done!!

[@CoolPapaJMagik]

It’s amazing that we are in a place where the ruling class wants to hide stories like this. So sad. They are agents of Satan, and I hope more and more break away from them and find their way to the Truth

[@coltoncarthel9687]

Agreed! This is real courage.

[@amyh3873]

She was never trans. Transgender shows itself from around 3

[@amyh3873]

It's a lie that this person transitioned. The voice would have been much deeper

[@buckmahaffey7648]

@@amyh3873 it's all gender dysphoria and sad. Regardless of age!

[@lessons9745]

I was the biggest Tomboy. Very athletic, a late bloomer who thought maybe God should have made me a boy. All my friends liked guys and were interested in them a couple of years before I was. Thank goodness this trans stuff wasn't pushed back then or they likely would have dragged me into the guidance counselor office to undergo sexual identity dysphoria therapy. Thankfully today I am all woman and have 4 grown kids!

[@Elainek2809]

My sister was the same. Ppl mistook her for a boy most of the time because of her short hair and clothes. She would have been called trans for sure. She grew out of it around puberty and is a normal married woman now.

[@Ruffian1790]

This this this, me as well. Always had more stereotypically masculine and/or nerdy interests, preferred the company of guys to girls (still do in many ways). I always had long hair, but lived in baggy jeans and oversized schlobby tops all through high school, and was all but allergic to the color pink. I was horribly awkward, puberty added a good 20 pounds before it fell off me again around age 20, and I straight up did not quite fit in. I hung with the guys, but was not one of them, stuck navigating their dynamics while harboring unrequited and unspoken crushes on guy friends, but I had negative interest in anything that the girls' cliques were doing or what seemed like constant "boy talk" in their orbits. Coming out of my teens I started to make peace with my body, and my "self" began to integrate a lot better. I was never not a girl, but darn those days are awkward! I shudder to think what would have happened to me if I'd been born ten or fifteen years later, finding "refuge" online, or being spotted by some theoretically well-intentioned school counselor and nudged down this path. Toxic, toxic stuff.

[@MegsLeaB]

Same

[@Songbirdstress]

@@Ruffian1790 Same here. I did the trans questionnaire and I tick even today most of the bo es. Very scary.

[@linewalter7290]

Same here. Never played with a doll in my life. Told my mom in third grade I wish I were a boy. Dressed boyish. No one ever made a big deal about it. I was just a tomboy. Puberty hit and all was fine. Got married young and have 6 children. Have loved every single minute of being a wife and mother. Had 4 boys first and it was great for them not to have a prissy, girly mom. My daughters are very feminine and very sensible.

[@brittneynielsen7363]

The best thing I ever did was talk lovingly to my child when she told me she wanted her breasts removed and to be a Trans bi-sexual named "Sunny" at 10 yrs old. I told her about my own experience being called names in high school and that nobody at her age feels comfortable in their own skin and that it's normal to feel that way. I told her she is beautiful and that I will always love her no matter what she chooses but she was not old enough to make such a decision and I would not support it or participate. I also told her if she isn't old enough to be in a romantic relationship she isn't old enough to decide her sexual identity because being a trans bi-sexual is about more than just how she looks, identifies and presents. I told her not to decide who she is and then live her life, but to live her life, meet people, have experiences, fall in love as a young person and then decide who she wants to be. Coming at the situation without being preachy (that's hard for me being a devout LDS Christian) but with love and firmness saved my daughter. She is becoming a healthy, happy well adjusted young woman. My parents gave me a great example. They loved me through my own struggles and gave me a safe place to live and land, but they were firm in not supporting my bad behaviors. I pray and send love to any parent dealing with such a crisis. ❤

[@betheden7700]

Thank you for explaining this to her. Growing up LDS myself this would have helped my LGBTQ cousins in the LDS church

[@AlexAndra-jh6hv]

When my friend's daughter came to her wanting to transition, she said very calmly (as only the English can), "Well, you'll be a very short man, darling; probably get beaten up a lot." And that was the end of it.

[@danielmorris6523]

I'm a guy but I've been described as quite sensitive and effeminate. I like to look after and take care of people especially my family who I will do anything to protect. These qualities I considered as bad when I was younger, I wanted to be more masculine. But we're all different. Some women join the army and do MMA and others become nurses. Some males like me have qualities which can be considered effeminate but yet I still work as a mechanic and weigh 18 stone and compete in amateur boxing. We're all different and that's OK but changing yourself permanently is a big decision that should not be taken lightly.

[@chrisparkin8235]

You're lucky that you grew up in a time when people around you didn't make you think you're actually a girl. You could remain male with your body in tact and your hormones normal, Today a young boy with your interests and mannerisms could be convinced he's the other sex. Trans ideology has become extreme. Gay/Lesbian kids are going to be targets of the trans radicalism too.

[@abigaild7304]

Exactly.

[@lisanelson302]

Being protective of family is masculine. It's exactly what a man should be.

[@bruh6984]

Having emotions isn't feminine. It's human.

[@vincentthendean7713]

“We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; in that case, the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive.” _-C.S. Lewis_

[@ericwilliams626]

Translation; it's how fast you can get to stupid.

[@wms72]

@@matthewallen1957 So you publicly admit to being a human ostrich.

[@wms72]

@@matthewallen1957 So you publicly admit to being a human ostrich.

[@wms72]

@@ericwilliams626 The CS Lewis quote has nothing to do with your post

[@adameves5970]

@@ericwilliams626 Weird misinterpretation. Re-read it. Try again.

[@ThomasDobosz]

I'm a gay guy and I saw therapists for anxiety non-related to being gay. Two therapists I saw said they believe I'm transgender & my anxiety will go away if I transition. I'm not even a feminine gay guy, so no idea where they came up with this. One of them was hyper-focused on me being trans. He wanted me to make trans friends & go to trans groups. Every time I said no he would get frustrated that I'm just "internalizing transphobia" towards myself. I don't see therapists anymore.

[@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669]

You were clearly being "groomed". Sickening how they view any struggle or weakness as an opportunity to pounce on a person and convince them they're trans.

[@iankantrara7756]

Maybe not seeing therapists isn't the best idea, but making sure the therapist is trustworthy might be a better lesson to have taken lol

[@LP-ow3kd]

That is messed up. I'm sorry that happened to you my friend.

[@mikeheaton8424]

These people should be in jail ! They are destroying peoples lives !

[@hansemannluchter643]

@@iankantrara7756 You know that many people who study psychology do it because they are f-ed up, right?

[@kittyjsiwjsb7609]

I remember being sexually assaulted when I was 8 YO by a 40 YO man in front of my house, the more I think about it, he actually was following me when I was outside, he had attempted to r*pe me as well, he started touching me and I felt very confused and ngl, terrified so I pushed him and went inside. I was the only girl in my family, I felt so ashamed, didn't tell my mother and kept feeling afraid of going outside, I couldn't blame it on anything so I thought the reason was because that I was feminine and was a girl. Fast forward when I was 11, I was nearly kidnaped when I was coming from school, it actually broke me and I was crying and telling my mother about it, my older brother for some reason was mimicking me and making fun about it. After that, I stopped talking about anything related to it, again I felt ashamed that I was assaulted "it's all because I'm a girl" it accured to me, I was kind of traumatized and ashamed I couldn't bring myself to think about it. At that time, it didn't accure to me that boys and kids can face SA from men and women, I just blamed my gender. I started being a tomboy and started acting like a boy, talking like one and even keeping my hair in a boyish haircut, I don't know why but maybe it was like a defense mechanism? "Maybe if I looked like this nobody would hurt me" I thought to myself. Puberty was the worst, and I don't get how some adults defend their girls transitioning by saying they don't/won't feel confortable during puberty, I don't think any girl enjoyed having her first period up until now, no girl feels like "OMG, my period I'm excited" I was 10 when it happened and I hated my breasts, my friends were my age and kept commenting that it's weird, so I thought so as well. I've always told my mother that I wish I was a boy, and I don't like being a girl, I believe girls face gender dismorphia more than boys do but you get my point, it also gave me a lot of attention and I was creeped-out thinking now men would want to look at me like that and touch me more. Now, I love being a girl (except the period stuff ofc) and I feel like I'm embracing a big part of me. I learnt to confort myself and face my trauma and wrong beliefs. I just imagine if I was in nowadays America or so, it would have been a nightmare! Instead of facing my trauma and solving the main issue, I would have gone pass through the wrong path especially that they manipulate you into thinking I would be happier.

[@feingetarntesfischfilet4841]

You cannot be "trapped" in the wrong body- because it is always YOUR body. Very well done ✨

[@ABock4]

Rejecting this gender ideology and detransitioning is what’s actually “stunning and brave.” There needs to be more firsthand accounts like this shared with the world.

[@jonathandevereaux298]

Bravery is a word that once meant something. Apparently now it applies to boob removal/replacement 🤦‍♂️.

[@JV-tg2ne]

The loons won’t allow it because it destroys their agenda of denying objective reality

[@hippiebits2071]

Exactly. While I don't mind Jenner as a fellow human being, That Woman of the Year award should have be politely declined, no question. There was nowhere near enough outrage over that, and look where we are today with this nonsense in sports.

[@lawrencetalbot8346]

No what I say is brave is a plastic surgeon who has the balls to refuse to do gender reassignment surgeries. My wife’s a nurse for a plastic surgeon and the doc refuses to do those operations. He realizes he is missing out on a massive salary increase, but he wants no part of it and doesn’t want to force that crap on his staff either

[@jamesberry4514]

She has successfully reversed it, without her testimony you'd have no reason to think it was ever done.

[@Sugar735]

Every time I hear these stories I think of my childhood. I'd cry myself to sleep wishing I was a boy. All my close relatives I grew up with were boys. I felt left out being the only girl in the family, is really the only thing I can think that made me feel that way. I loved trucks and mud and hated dresses. My mom even called me Jason once to someone because I was insisting I was a boy. But guess what? Its normal. And I lived. Now at 33, I could not imagine not being a woman. But I know if I was that same kid born these days instead of the 80s, I would very much be transitioned at this point. And that's terrifying. To think anyone would let a child who has only been alive for a few years make a life long decision, it's just scary.

[@theresanolan1157]

Very Scary indeed

[@HurairaHerbals]

Wow... I had almost the same experience. I was a hardcore tomboy when I was young and would cry myself to sleep wishing I was a boy too (especially when menstrual cramps were really bad) but like you, time passed, and i'm 30 now and so in love with my womanhood... thank God I wasnt a kid in this new age.

[@ekah1234]

My exact experience. I insisted I was a boy Would cry because I wanted to be a boy . Wouldn’t wear dresses hated all “girl” toys But I grew out of it, puberty hit and it went away over night. I shudder to think of what would have a happened if adults called my 7 yr old self a “boy”

[@dannygreen7473]

You're all indeed very fortunate. Children today are screwed. We let this woke neo-marxist evil creep in over decades and now there's no going back. The window to stop this madness is rapidly closing.

[@coffehbear3359]

Not me. I never grew out of it. I wish I had the guts to transition while I still had my life to live. Now I'm almost 50

[@dandylion188]

I'm a "cis-" man. I used to be into body-building. I experimented with testosterone pills I got online. After just a couple of weeks, I was an emotional wreck: fits of rage, intense sadness, etc. If 2 weeks of pills could do that to me, I can only imagine what the maximum dose of testosterone injections would do after 2 years.

[@kweenkashmereiman]

Love you are just a natural born man. Don't fall into the hype and the follow train that is considered the new norm. Before you know it you will be okay with calling yourself a sperm man, a cis man donator😢 This has to stop I'm old school a man is a man and woman is woman the rest is trans or gay that's it that all. ❤and I am not homophobic whatsoever trust me but I stand on.. IT is what it is! IM JUST A NATURAL BORN WOMAN and love all humans but this is getting out of control I can't keep up 😂😂😂

[@marivipalomino6975]

You are a man. The term Cis is an invention of this ideology. Let's not fall into this linguistic trap.

[@sarayoung544]

You are not a “cis” man you’re just a man 👨

[@liberty9784]

I just want Helena to know that she still looks and sounds like the woman she is. I could never tell unless she spoke on it.

[@kellylott9296]

Yes I agree. I was so thankful when I heard her speak that her voice wasn't altered. She's beautiful.

[@GAsh0012]

She sounds like a gay man

[@dandylion9998]

She’s beautiful as her natural, God made self.

[@matthewdavies2057]

She'd make a good lawyer or an officer in the military. She has leadership potential. I would say politician but all of them stink these days so...

[@michaelmahoney1205]

Not what I'm hearing????

[@frostflowers]

From a fellow detransitioned woman: great interview, thank you Helena for being so open and honest (and brave - I'm sure you're getting a ton of backlash from speaking out about your experience) and thank you Michael Knowles for the respectful interview and giving her a platform to speak out!

[@LL-fb8wz]

Why did you transition then detransition?

[@Ng-zg4dq]

🙏

[@frostflowers]

@@LL-fb8wz The reason to transition was complex. A combination of having autism, a difficult childhood, and then getting into an abusive relationship around the age of 17 where the guy even tried to kill me once... That messed me up mentally. I went to several therapists but none really gave proper trauma therapy. As a trauma response I started hating my body and femininity. Looking back, probably because my head warped into "I have been abused by a man, so all men are bad", which was then confirmed by websites like tumblr with a heavy feminist leaning, and turned into a form of self-destructive behaviour like "if I don't look like a girl anymore, men won't be attracted to me and I will be safe". And because therapy didn't help me I tried to find answers online, and looking for help about hating your own body & femininity quickly lead to finding transgender stuff. So I started to believe that if regular therapy didn't work, then maybe I was indeed transgender and that would be the solution to my depression and self-hating. What made me detransition was eventually understanding further down the transition path that I was stuck living a lie. I would never be a guy, be seen as one, and I felt like I was a bad actor instead of living my authentic self. And finding back God among the journey back helped too.

[@frostflowers]

@Hugh Mongous born a girl, now I am a woman again.

[@ricciardisimone]

@@frostflowers f*cking sh*t, that's terrible. Glad in the end you came out of it stronger, you brave strong girl

[@darlabaker7872]

God bless that girl. She could be saving many kids from making big mistakes they cannot get out of.

[@CoolPapaJMagik]

Totally. Voices like this are being suppressed and that is evil, but you can’t hold the truth back forever!

[@7eVen.si62]

I think she is.

[@luisamariavillegaslopez5822]

👏👏👏

[@kathleenirish]

Scary how immature and absurd adults who should know better are nowadays

[@257Tony]

Unfortunately, the people that need to hear her story don't generally watch or read the type of channels that will feature her. This type of thing should be on major news outlets nationwide, but we all know it won't. Props to her for speaking out anyways!

[@margarethennen994]

She is SO WELL spoken for her age! She really has a great future ahead of her.

[@dammar117]

How old is she?

[@char6081]

Her age? Y’all think everyone in gen z talks like a neanderthal…. Most of me and my peers talk like this we just don’t on social media bc it’s social media

[@char6081]

Btw I’m in highschool^

[@ferdinandcountfathom9298]

This young girl is more intelligent, mature, and more self-aware at her young age then 99% of the people that I knew growing up. We can unquestionably thank her upbringing for giving her such a solid head on her shoulders, to be able to describe this horrible situation with such equanimity and clear judgment. Unfortunately, most young people, and even most adults, do not have the faculties that this girl clearly possesses. This was an inspiring and eye-opening story to listen to, Michael. Well done.

[@cathflorence761]

I totally agree with you. She is intelligent, articulate and wise.

[@elfevilkitty]

This girl just basically described being taken into a cult. Good on her for being able to come around from this

[@thisisaname5589]

She still did something disordered and evil, and should be punished for it. As a deterrent against others. Her crappy parents also should be punished, for allowing a 15 year old to spend enough time unmonitored on the internet to destroy themselves.

[@kleptocharlie]

@@thisisaname5589 you should be punished.

[@marthaduffett5346]

@@thisisaname5589 The only one who can judge this woman and her parents is God. Since you are not him I suggest you keep your cruelty and assumptions to yourself. Her sins are her own, her parents sins are their own, yours are yours and mine are mine. We will all be judged when the time comes and face our own sins. You sound extremely hateful, the attitude in which you wrote is very holier than thou, very condescending for someone who knows little about this woman's upbringing and situation other than what was featured here. Let he who is free of sin cast the first stone, hint, thats not you.

[@thisisaname5589]

@@marthaduffett5346 Luckily, I'm not a Christian and while I don't have any problem with Christians, your doctrine doesn't determine my behavior. I and everyone like me want to punish degenerates. There can be no forgiveness without punishment. If you are too weak to defend your civilization from this insidious threat, we will be forced to do it for you. God forbid we ever actually try to use punishment to deter this kind of behavior.

[@marthaduffett5346]

@@thisisaname5589 I didn't say you had to believe in God, or let your blief or non belief effect your words or actions. Simply that YOU are in no place to judge anyone. No one is. You can proved facts and information but judgment is distasteful and arrogant. These kids need mental help and someone to find the root of what is going on with them to make them express it this way. They don't need to be shamed and punished especially when they have figured out the ruse. Especially women like this who are brave enough to share this with others.

[@daxmorgan]

This is child abuse. To put this beautiful, confused young woman through the hell that she experienced without even the slightest attempt to help her seek the psychological help she truly needed is absolutely immoral and should be criminal. The way they isolate and indoctrinate is borderline evil, especially how she describes them turning on her when she woke up to the truth. This is horrific.

[@mr.s9783]

It isn't borderline evil, it's just evil period.

[@CameronFox590]

Yep this is evil. Lies straight from the pit of Hell.

[@i.m.watching5536]

It is incredibly sad what they are doing to children.

[@BBB-rd2qi]

@@i.m.watching5536 - They are out to destroy children.

[@sapphire8644]

They should let children decide who they want to be rather than force any ideology onto them. I’m left leaning and even understand this enough. The lgbt is supposed to be accepting of ALL people and gender identities not force people to be someone they’re not it’s despicable.

[@TheSaltySiren]

This scares me. My child is transitioning from female to male. This mess all started when “she” was 15, and also on Tumblr. “They” are going through PP to get testosterone, and I can’t even begin to imagine how angry and raging they’re going to be. It makes me sad and my heart heavy. My once beautiful little blue eyed girl with the cute blonde pigtails is no more. 😞 I sincerely hope they know what they’re doing. I have been cut out of their life by their choice. They are also 28, and it’s been 2 years since I have heard their voice. The hardest thing was letting go, and not calling/texting them anymore. I hope they come back to me someday.

[@Nat0528]

My heart breaks 💔so much for you! Sending you peace and comfort! I’d be besides myself 🥺

[@Barbievel]

So what did you do to make them not want to talk to you? Children don’t cut off parents for no reason

[@lolaispure4296]

​​​@@Barbievel"they" is her daughter/transitionning son pronoun.

[@benjaminskycodes5975]

@@Barbievel have you listened to the story in the video. She explains why?

[@SkunkTornado24]

there is 2 sides to every story@@benjaminskycodes5975

[@nodumpling1484]

It is amazing how the girls that feel the most insecure, shy, and isolated in their youth almost always grow into the most beautiful, strong, and intellectually & physically beautiful women in adulthood. Let me assure you that nobody knows who they are in high-school and very few figure it out in college. Allow yourself time to really figure things out. She is an excellent example of a beautiful, articulate, and intelligent woman that sadly had to go through hell because of those around her that were claiming to be on her side.

[@aliciaclark3900]

I'm a psychologist and can vouch for her all too common experience. It's considered racist to question it and bigoted to encourage anything else. The brainwashing is intense. So impressed with her.

[@reinoud6377]

Eh... how can questioning someons fantasy to become the other sex be seen as racist?? Same for bigoted!

[@aliciaclark3900]

@@reinoud6377 agreed. Our malpractice said that insurance required psych evals for transgenered people was "pure racism" and equated it with cosmetic surgery.

[@Dee-ye2dk]

I see this in my social work class, it’s widely promoted to simply push the one way narrative.

[@reinoud6377]

What is their rationale behind calling it racist? Does it even still have a meaning for them?

[@Apostate_ofmind]

@@reinoud6377 they dont have the nuance. There is nothing worse to them, and using the worse option is the norm now. No inbetween. Everything is "amazing", "epic", "genious", or "literally a N@zi/H'tl3r" "bigoted" "racist" "phobic". Children think like this before growing up and learning nuance. In an ever shortening attention span, only the superlative catches enough attention, and so its propagated.

[@abbieblake8598]

What a brave woman. She is so articulate. She did amazing job describing her experience.

[@lawrencetalbot8346]

Studies have shown in the past that A lot of trans people don’t become any happier after getting their surgeries. If anything they become more depressed and confused. That’s why that community has such high depression and suicide rates

[@a.macdonald4877]

She is very intelligent and articulate...and yet she was duped by this crap....imagine young children that may be outcasts and may not have too much on the ball...you can see how this happens very easily

[@richardsellers3499]

These people in the world are trying to destroy, what man and woman is. I believe God made people how God wanted to make them. I'm glad people are finally see that thisis wrong

[@GiasJulii]

@Shep VanDelay But they are trying to do just that, why do you think they want to start the grooming as young as preschool? It is much less about fake identities and much more about twisting the minds of those too young to realize it's just a phase of life not some deep mental issue like true gender dysphoria.

[@kaydebastion]

She's brave because she speaks well?

[@rosselvyr.252]

I always knew I was a tomboy but I felt attraction towards boys when I was in middle school. At the age of 21 I’ve started doing makeup, hair and dress up girly. It’s a process of life to get to know yourself before making choices off emotions.

[@allakuznetsov5471]

It is so fortunate for her that she is an intelligent person with the ability to analyze and think independently.

[@frannyleyden7988]

I'm 63. When I was in second grade, my best friend and I decided we wanted to be boys. Our teacher, a Catholic school nun, allowed us to sign " Frank" and " Joe" on our school papers. Our parents were aware of our decision as well. It lasted a few days, then we had a meeting in the woods. Not the " forrest" as it is often said theses days, just the plain old woods. We decide we liked playing Barbies and my friend had an easy bake oven, which we loved to play with. We voted to return to being girls. Thank God I was born in those times. The adults involved understood the mind of little children and let it run its course. God Bless this young girl.

[@debbY100]

Sadly part of the issue is “gender labeling” toys and interests. Why can’t you be a boy who likes to bake? A girl who likes to play in the woods? A girl who loves the color blue? This to me is part of the problem. Our society is increasingly labeling and gendering everything. Why would you need to be a boy in order to play in the woods with trucks? Kids who identify with this labeling would naturally lead them to think “hmm… blue is a boy color…my favorite color is blue..maybe I’m a boy” -instead of thinking “I guess I’m a girl who loves blue!”

[@rykson161]

Shut up !

[@jillhumphrys8073]

My daughter told me last year that my 5 year old granddaughter said "when I grow up, I want to marry a girl bc girls are prettier." My daughter was like " ok!" And said to me" we wouldn't care if she was gay." Naturally, I DO care that she's gay, but I said " Kendell, she's 5. Little kids don't know what they're talking about." and left it there.

[@nothankyouthanksforasking]

@@jillhumphrys8073 little girl likes pretty things, more news at eleven

[@jillhumphrys8073]

@@nothankyouthanksforasking yup! Lol

[@dpr3709]

It's rare to see a 23 year old with that much poise, and combined with her intelligence and sense of self, she's truly impressive. Thanks for this interview.

[@louisst-amand9207]

it's not. it's just that there's a vocal minority of cry babies on the internet.

[@thelourensfamily8048]

@@louisst-amand9207 Unfortunately the vocal cry-babies are in the majority, not the minority. It's crept into all spaces.

[@keepthechange2811]

It's impressive to see what's considered impressive these days. She probably realized she wasn't getting enough attention as a pretend boy but boy once she "transitions" back to a girl. (Change costumes) it's impressive.

[@dpr3709]

@@keepthechange2811 I wasn't clear. It's not the change that's impressive, I'm just not used to a 23 year old being poised and articulate.

[@fredrikjohansson7854]

@@keepthechange2811 i would suggest you read her written account, its far more impactful then this interview. Even i that have listen to many detransition stories, was taken aback with the many for me eyeopening moments from her story. And its not easy to break from a cult, im glad she is telling her story, who knows how many lives she might save by putting a spotlight on whats going on from an inside perspective.

[@photogurrl12]

Thank you so much for this video. I live in Portland, OR, and I have an 11yo daughter who is very impressionable, and I definitely don’t trust schools to be honest with her, so I feel like this will be the very best way to keep her from falling into the lies of the trans bs. Thank you to this wonderful girl. 🙏🏼

[@natalnetal]

we do homeschooling. Schools are not to be trusted.

[@cristianasaras6898]

Get out of Portland

[@LoudMinded]

Talk to her, healthy communication means no topic is taboo. Ask "why" for every opinion, it's the best way to dismantle cults that speak only in slogans.

[@abbx022]

Move, ideally country

[@4fNReal-]

I've got to say that this young lady was very powerful!!! She's so well spoken and very intelligent!!! I'm so happy that she was able to figure out what was happening before she did something permanently horrible to herself! Specifically speaking of the self harm... Wonderful interview!!!

[@AubreyWilkinsWursten]

She's so intelligent, well-spoken, and beautiful. If she's vulnerable to this, everyone is.

[@leticiap.pulley6211]

Very true specially now it’s fashion

[@janethollman7894]

I don’t like my body and never have I must be an old man, instead of an old woman. I really don’t understand this at all.

[@AM-ec9op]

No, not everyone is vulnerable to this.

[@ghostboy3994]

@@janethollman7894because it doesn’t apply to you

[@MirandaSinistra]

As a mom of a daughter, what I took from this interview is to pay more attention to what my daughter is doing whenever she's online.

[@kathleenkalman4796]

Limit her online time, too. My kids were only allowed to be online when I signed them on. Our computer was in the living room/ dining room area.... Not a bedroom. And just pay more attention to your daughter in general. Make sure you spend some one-on-one time with her several times/week. I spent quite a lot of time with my daughter And her friends, and she still ended up getting waylaid for a year. Of course we had daddy issues, too.... Absent alcoholic type things. Best of luck to you and much love to you both 💜🙏

[@cavemanben]

Don’t give her a smartphone, don’t let her on social media

[@jamesharper8373]

@@cavemanben This. The near certainty of harm far aways any all but nonexistent benefit.

[@faefae2260]

Just limit it. This don't give her a smart phone or a computer is exactly why liberals have complete control of STEM While we were busy being afraid of tech, liberals were going into these fields and dominating. I see we still haven't learned

[@kathleenkalman4796]

@@cavemanben That's the ideal! My idea of making them do it on a computer in a family area is pretty much the same. My son at age 11 this was 20 years ago learned to hack the password. So I got a lock box for the plug. There was no way they could turn it on without my help. Haha

[@marshabaker6153]

This young woman is sooo smart, intelligent and brave!! Good on her for telling her story!!! Prayers for her continued success!

[@valeriavitale1290]

I’ve read her story on internet and I agree with everything she said about Tumblr. I’ve been on Tumblr too and there are many people who think being straight and/or cis is boring or worse. Plus, it’s true that if you happen to be white, straight and cis you can’t talk about anything because you are an “oppressor”. Honestly, I have been called an “oppressor” just for being white and it was really frustrating.

[@LoudMinded]

It's quite a US-American way of thinking. The concept of race, skin colour and power is different across the world. A US-American teen who hasn't read more than two books deciding who and what is the oppressor is laughable.

[@raven_0525]

People acting ridiculously under the name of “freedom”, that’s what US is turning into.

[@jordanalbrecht959]

It’s incredible how Helena’s story almost perfectly mimics the first-hand accounts told in Abigail Schrier’s book “Irreversible Damage”. This is not a story of gender dysphoria; this is a story of a teen girl’s mental health struggles, internet indoctrination, and how our healthcare system absolutely failed her.

[@greenknightofwar7024]

A story of people convinced that fantasy is reality.

[@brooklime]

Helena was one of the people interviewed for that book I think.

[@aesiddoway]

I read the book as well and I thought the exact same thing.

[@johnhodgdon2434]

Failed her? You mean preyed upon her? They took her insurance companies money for her hormones, they would have taken the states money for surgery and any other money they could have pulled out of her and the system, they didn't fail her, they preyed upon her, the chewed her up and spat her out, and the only way they accept you is if you keep going, keep paying for hormones and other meds, keep paying for surgery to look more "normal" these people know what they are doing, and they are doing it for money, they don't give a FUCK about these kids.

[@jordanalbrecht959]

@@johnhodgdon2434 you're absolutely right, good point.

[@michaelcasey7057]

Much respect to this young woman. This is what actual courage looks like. Side Note - consider for a moment just how rational she appears to be. She is obviously bright and communicates well. All the hallmarks of a sound mind. That said, she was still pulled into a world of total irrationality. It speaks to the susceptibility of young minds to persuasion, the sheer complexity of the human condition, and the potential for us all to be led astray.

[@edricawebb1578]

Very well said. 👍

[@amandamelody2992]

I was thinking how smart she talked and communicated too. She is attractive as well! (How surprising that she felt insecure about her sexuality!) Maybe when one gets to be very smart, one tends to have extra mental capacity for weird stuff if not using one’s mind in a more constructive way. And there are just too many predators out there to devour vulnerable young people. She’s going to become a very helpful resource for the trans issue, and other related issues too.

[@coachmarc2002]

Excellent points.

[@4everloved142]

What’s even more crazy is those detransitioning are saying “why did no one warn us!” and we’re sitting here saying “we did, but we were called bigots and transphobic” I know so many teens who have said “I’m she/her” and then 6mo later say “I’m they/them” another 6mo and “I’m he/them” and it just continues. Just like she describes and the majority of those doing this are not popular kids, they’re those with few friends who are considered an outcast. I’m blessed my parents were not like these supportive parents letting children change as a child. As a child I told everyone I was a boy, wanted to be a boy. I didn’t want to wear dresses, I didn’t like makeup or girl toys. Never cared for them. I was literally text book gender identity disorder. When I hit puberty my grandma said “you’re a tomboy” and from then I understood the difference of boys and girls at that point. I didn’t start wearing more girly clothes till I was almost 23 years old. If grown adults transition and detransition then certainly children would too, but instead they’re being praised by their parents and their parent then identify as “parent of a trans child” and it puts this pressure on a child, they feel like they will then disappoint their parents if they change back. I am Jazz is a great example… now has gained weight and had many mental issues. He transitioned medically too, now has female parts. Will be much more difficult to transition back.

[@echofoxtrot2.051]

Well, Germany had the best education system in the world when Hitler came into power. They led the world in terms of a population that was highly educated, both in primary and secondary education. So, education level does therefore not necessarily protect one from manipulation or susceptibility to social manipulation.

[@nancykulhavik9842]

Good for you, being your own advocate! It is so important that we feel secure enough to fight doctors, NP’s, therapists, “experts” , when we know this is NOT right. I ‘ve been in that battle, and it is not easy

[@slow9573]

God bless this woman! The incredible honesty and self-reflection is heartbreaking and beautiful

[@jackiewilliams4661]

This story proves just how vulnerable young minds are and how easily influenced they can be. Protect your children!

[@Arikuit]

. I'm currently in transition and had to let go of my entire family to do it because of people like you. Who keep refusing to accept there is medical concern and who would probably enjoy seeing me end my life along with the problem! You sicken me!

[@lennynull-funf-zehn5416]

YES!!!!

[@richarddufresne7620]

this is what the groomers take advantage of, that's why they start so young as early kindergarten

[@evelyna_paula1747]

@Grand Inquisitor Too much protection is bad.

[@evelyna_paula1747]

Too much protection is bad.

[@evelyntorres7369]

I hope she knows how important she is for truth to be heard for those young kids considering this transition. Politicians need to stop politicizing health, sexuality and gender. You don’t know the harm you are doing to children. I applauded this young woman sharing her story.

[@CosimoOrsini]

I totally agree. I really and truly want everyone to feel comfortable in your own skin- including crossing a gender. BUT. BUT. I truly believe it should not be attempted until the brain is more developed - which, based on the studies I have read, should be after 21 years old - preferably 25. Otherwise, all we are doing is hurting our kids. There are other ways to embrace the desire to be a different gender without hormones, or surgery. Helena had a different discussion where she outlined how a parent should connect with their child first on the issue, rather than focus on the Gender. Maybe it's the right answer, but get to the root problem FIRST - otherwise this situation could happen, and worse.

[@EllenMHelms]

She said in an interview on Theology in the Raw that parents should see interviews before their children do.

[@ermy1595]

wait but she's not telling the truth, why would it be important for her to be heard?

[@sengasengana]

@@ermy1595 So if you don't like it, it's not true, sure.

[@justsomerandomname2067]

actually the opposite: most people who transition are trans, and for them its VITAL to transition (not physically but socially) as young as possible (only if they want ofc). its important to note that children arent getting anything irreversible done to them, only teenagers (in the later teens) and adults do. allowing children to transition will save the transgender children (that are the majority of the children transitioning) and wont harm the children that arent trant because all the changes are reversible (like name change, pronounce change, haircut and clothes change).

[@Elena-jg7ux]

Wow, so relatable. Thank you Helena for speaking about your story. I had a very similar situation, we also are the same age. Social media becoming prevalent when we were in middle school definitely also made me internalize my “illnesses” .I was heavily medicated from the age of 13-18, and still have affects from the damage of the medication.I am so thankful you saw the light at the end of the tunnel, as did I. Such a beautiful girl, your story is helping others, never doubt that!

[@galeocean4182]

Thank you for this vid. I have been wondering how there could be such an "explosion" of people believing they were born in the wrong body. I had no idea there was such a huge social media influence going on. I have great sympathy for people who make a life-altering decision and later regret it.

[@CoolPapaJMagik]

I can’t imagine what society will look like when all these kids come out of this fog and realize what their parents/teachers/media have done to them with this “trans” stuff. God help us

[@bernardokrolo2275]

Yeah..violence.. good insight by the way

[@amyh3873]

It's a lie that this person transitioned. The voice would have been much deeper

[@CoolPapaJMagik]

@@amyh3873 it’s a lie that she “transitioned” because that’s not a real thing

[@Ace11113]

@@amyh3873 They might have not been on it for that long.

[@magnashield8604]

@@amyh3873 put down the ideology and take a biology class. Voice modulation is based in the length and thickness of the vocal chords. You don't know how high her voice was before testosterone. She sounds like she has a lower female voice, but I have heard men with a similar timbre that would be considered a high male voice. She was only on testosterone for a year and a half. So yeah, she doesn't look like Gabby from Brazil.

[@tjallday95]

They don’t wanna people like this telling their story, they don’t want this side of the transition to get out & start getting views. Props to you Michael

[@Wilphart]

Not everyone sweeps these cases under the rug. Blaire White is a trans-woman happy with her transition, but she still features many detransitioned people on her channel who made the wrong choice. She did a video a couple of years ago featuring a woman named Elle, and it was heart-breaking. Helena retains her feminine appearance, thank goodness, but poor Elle grew an Adam's apple and has a male voice due to the effects of testosterone. Her body has changed and those feminine characteristics are gone forever.

[@dOlli3cOutur3]

@@Wilphart she is literally amazing and one of the few trans people I will respectfully use the pronoun she desires to use

[@Wilphart]

@@dOlli3cOutur3 I know, right?

[@kristoffer8609]

@@dOlli3cOutur3 Well you can never change your gender. So if he was born a man, he will always be a man. Playing along with other delusions just hurts them in the long run.

[@misme5086]

We need more people like Helena to come out. I think we will see more and more people step up and speak out in the next few years. Unfortunately, it will be too late for so many. This young lady is a hero.

[@marshmallow8234]

I know her parents she's a damn liar

[@dking1362]

Your story is so powerfully effective in helping others (me) understand how someone decides to transition genders. How brave and open of you to share your thought processes, your influences, and your personal struggles. I'm so sorry you didn't have any caring adults to speak truth into your life during this difficult time. Thank you; wishing you all the best.

[@JaylaBee]

She demonstrates how very smart people can still be mislead and confused. Thanks Helena!

[@reneelivingston7366]

👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@jesussavedme6260]

Jesus loves you all 🤍

[@sarahnushkaya4973]

That's exactly the point. Indeed, this cult plays with the idea "you're smart, dont think like others. You are spécial..etc"

[@HolyCanoley]

You guys act like this is somehow new. I get trans issues, especially when you're dealing with very young children...is complicated. Frontline did a documentary about the complicated nature of this back in 2015: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3rYhGBqbdmGpqc. Any decisions made at young ages must be extremely well thought through, with psychiatrist, doctors, etc....but of course, you guys have to boil every complicated issue down to black and white terms like "it's a cult!" or "these kids are being brainwashed!".

[@jxslayz6663]

Because knowledge without wisdom and truth is blind.

[@TuanAnhTPBQ]

This sounds like grooming. Young people can easily fall into these emotional traps set by either evil people or wackos who should be in mental institutions which there are almost none these days. That’s why responsible parenting is very important to prevent children from being brainwashed through so many means, especially through the internet.

[@Likexner]

This IS grooming. 100%. I read that acoording to a survey, some 40% of Gen Z identify as LGBTKJANdkhfg. There is NO WAY that FORTY PER CENT of a generation are actually abnormal. There CLEARLY is social conditioning going on. The crazies aremaking it a lifestyle, a poltical persuasion, an ideology, a religion.

[@lunibombom4551]

The problem too is when these responsible parents are being attacked from protecting the children.

[@johannayaffe2647]

@@Likexner this type of thing is called 'social contagion'... back in the day there was a whole 'satanic ritual' contagion, where people were being accused of invovling children in various 'satanic rituals' - it later proved to be false... fortunately it was before social media took over the youth...

[@Likexner]

​@@lunibombom4551 KZbin deleted my reply to you. I will try to reword it so hopefully it stays up this time. Yes, i totally agree with you, thats a huge problem. For example, in Cuckada, you will be seen as the bad guy in the eyes of the law if you try to protect your child from being "transitioned". I know there is at least one ongoing legal battle in the US of a father trying to save his son from being "transitioned" by his vindictive ex wife. Its unreal that we have fallen this low as a society. I blame it on too much tolerance. Some things should not be tolerated.

[@hiker4life4020]

Exactly. I have a family member in a situation similar to what she describes. Her mom is an educator and herself an attention seeker so I fear this scenario is being encouraged by mother. Horrifying and praying wakeup happens.

[@valeriescull2076]

Wow so incredibly impressed with Helena’s insight and intelligence. She is is very gifted in self reflection and sharing her experiences. So important to hear her story. Thank you for giving her a voice on your show and for a tremendous interview. When lived experience is coupled with this level of wisdom and depth, it is extraordinarily powerful. ❤

[@karenfernald4768]

Thanks Michael. Helena is an amazing guest. Her ability to articulate her experience is the clearest most hopeful story about this topic I have heard to date.

[@fearnot9889]

Our kids need to hear these true stories that otherwise, they have no way of knowing at all.

[@thisisaname5589]

Or, you know, completely forbid them from ever hearing about the idea of "transgender." Don't let them have a phone, don't let them have a computer, don't take them to public school, control your child.

[@simfimpim]

Check out the Benjamin A. Boyce channel. He has several interviews with detransitioners!

[@hassanoffical181]

@@thisisaname5589 They'll hear about it someday. You should just spend time with your child and instill morals inside of your child.

[@thisisaname5589]

@@hassanoffical181 Until they are paying for everything themselves, control them completely. Yes, you should instill morals in them. Obviously. You should also be completely in charge of every aspect of their life. No, they shouldn't have access to the internet without you being aware of every single thing they see. No, they shouldn't be able to call anyone, for any reason, without you knowing about it. Children need limits, because they're stupid and they will destroy themselves without them. Much like the average leftist. Tyranny is required in handling them both.

[@reginaldcampos5762]

@@thisisaname5589 that is too limiting. Give them room for mistakes or it'll spill over and flood the town. But teach them to be responsible and tell you of things they are concerned about. Being a tyrannical force in their lives only increases their uncertainty in trusting you. If they can't express themselves to you then they will not listen.

[@Papa-Kev]

This woman is very intelligent and well spoken. God bless her.

[@veryonlineman]

Intelligent people would never mutilate themselves in the first place

[@jeyson4585]

@@veryonlineman ever heard of the saying young dumb and broke, people make mistakes special at a young age were you feel boxed

[@JamesJ.JeffriesX]

Still I hope she lives a great life

[@tintin6291]

Most of these people are. A lot of them are victims of the left rather then them actually being what the left is

[@Camecol21]

young people make mistakes. Sometimes smart people think they have all the answers.

[@rosazerkle4549]

Thank you for sharing this story and bringing light to this issue. We started having behavior issues with my son when he was 16. We got him into therapy and got him assessed for autism. (He is.) He cycled through a bunch of "self disgnoses" including DID and being bi. By the time he was 18, he moved in with his (quite liberal) uncle. He burned that bridge after about 9 months and was dropped off on the doorstep of my work. That was the day I found out that he was identifying as trans. I brought him to his therapist and begged them to help him since I couldn't bring him home. He lived in a mental health group home for about 8 months where I visited him regularly. I just kind of ignored the trans stuff and didn't give it any attention. Right before he was asked to leave that housing situation, he cut off all contact with me because he was planningto start HRT. I haven't spoken to him since last July. We think he's homeless. The only reason that I know that he's still alive is because my niece heard from him last November. Heartbreaking doesn't even begin to describe what we've experienced.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Extremely educational conversation about the world of teens today and how they engage in the world. Those of us who grew up pre 2005 weren't as heavily influenced by social media . Bad enough too many young ppl today have severe social anxiety and don't feel comfortable engaging with people in person. Thanks for this eye opening, honest discussion.

[@jeffmcloud2685]

This conversation is absolutely fascinating, coming from a fitness/bodybuilding background. The idea that MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS would prescribe a massive dose of testosterone and not even tie increased aggression and mood swings is… simply jaw-dropping.

[@streptococo4735]

Honestly so true, when i started investigating about Steroids, Tren and the like, holy crap the amount of damage it can do to your mental and physique is INSANE, like literally i have seen people going on Tren who get so crazy whit their hormones they start to go deviant on their sexuality all the way to going gay because their hormones are going crazy, but these people don't care about mental or physical health, they want you destroyed and confused.

[@gordonpike4208]

Amazing story. Thanks for bring her on and getting her story out. So very important. I went through a very similar thing with my daughter. Fortunately. She woke y Up lime this woman.

[@bkmc0340]

I’m a medical professional and I agree with you.

[@MrRonaldPayne]

I’m an African American and I agree.

[@alexvesper7820]

No kidding, it sounded like a mutant hybrid of 'roid rage and all the worst aspects of male puberty. Throwing into the mix that the parents weren't allowed to stop it and the doctors weren't allowed to even mention it. I'm feeling very validated in my decision to severely limit internet access for whatever kids I have.

[@kaylasimpson4458]

Such a pretty girl inside and out. I’m so glad she saved herself from this awful stuff.

[@robertkay9871]

Every young person should hear this. I can't imagine anyone being happy after going through this.. Good for Helena.. 🙏

[@Hopefullymarried]

Her story is EXACTLY the same if not word for word for my girlfriend’s daughter!! She is going thru the beginning stages of transitioning. Hormone replacement etc. and like this sweet young woman, it ALL STARTED at 15! Being girly as young but suddenly having “issues”. I swear her story is verbatim for my gf daughter!!!

[@brigidosullivan5704]

Having escaped from a cult I can attest to the moment of clarity. When you get it you either run or die. Thank God she had the courage to run.

[@ladycactus110]

The moment of clarity is God “telephoning” you. You do either have to take the call or sink further.

[@leonsixt2744]

I have a lot of respect for this woman, telling her story. She realized she made a big mistake and was strong enough to except the truth. I wish her the best in her life and that she becomes happy after this hard burden this early on in her life.

[@theStepFamm]

accept*

[@jenniecreel594]

Thank you so much for this amazing video. Michael, it's great that you are talking about these very now topics and Helena, thank you for your bravery and honesty. I think it is urgent that all middle school and high school students watch this video now. Indoctrination is an ever-present evil in our society, be it transitioninig, religions, cults, you name it! I'm sharing this video with English coordinator at the high school I used to work (I'm retired now) in the hopes that she shares it with all her students. Thank you again for this excellent, very professional work.

[@marydangerrdodge]

I legitimately shed tears listening to her story. Life is so hard and the regret is real but her lesson has certainly been learned and it’s incredible to see such wisdom come from something like this to a person of that age. So smart and the thoughtful answers really made this interview impressive.

[@danielsheltraw8773]

This is obviously an intelligent young woman. The fact that this could happen to someone as bright as her makes this much more frightening.

[@godschild2432]

It’s called sin

[@jaja-cg9yd]

What's frightening to me is the abundance of money backing this movement. Pharmaceutical companies, doctors, politicians, and nonprofits are raking in big bucks.

[@domizuelan]

@@godschild2432 lol 😆

[@sergeantbigmac]

@@jaja-cg9yd Surgeons especially are whats really frightening to me. SRS has one of the worst complication and revision rates of all surgeries. More than 50% of patients have to go in for a second, third sometimes fourth revision. Usually cosmetic, sometimes dangerously worse in the case of females getting phalloplasty and the possibilities of fistulas and infections. 100s of thousands of dollars in most cases for procedures that are A) cosmetic and elective B) in many cases still considered experimental and creating lifetime patients! Why is no one talking about this! So much of this is money motivated and highlights the many flaws in the US medical system. These surgeons doing experimental procedures with minimal oversight and insurance money lining their pockets.

[@FC-ku4ez]

@@jaja-cg9yd This is key. There is so much research and money being invested into turning males female, yet not much in researching why women are becoming sterile at younger and younger ages. That says a lot right there.

[@grahamjones7461]

This young lady went through a brainwashing by her peers on social media, subsequently believing she was really a boy, then shuffled through a transitioning period in the hands of medical professionals, suffered mental anguish as a result and then diagnosed and healed herself. If I didn't hear this from her I would not believe it!

[@masunrise7471]

I mean she looked for the community. They didn't seek her out lol. She latched on. This is all on her not a community (whatever the community is). To me, it sounds like she had issues, her parents weren't there for her (apparently). Everyone on tumblr isn't now trans. lol She made that mistake, she pretended to be something she isn't because she was friendless.

[@DeadLkeMe]

@@masunrise7471 I mean, there are plenty of cults who don't actively "seek" members, but they ensure they're set up to receive. The problem with the LGBT community I've noticed over the past 20 years being a part of it is that people are becoming more afraid to question ideas or being attacked for it. It's like how in some religions, some sects encourage doubt as an opportunity to learn and grow whereas other denominations abuse anyone who dares question.

[@Razza1941]

@@masunrise7471 complete and total hogwash.

[@angelacasein7059]

It’s really tragic how many are getting brainwashed by this crowd to deny their biological gender

[@gauravgupta5397]

You are a very brave girl. Having going through such a pain and being able to share that courageously is a great thing. Also, now you know what teen boys go through!

[@monayang123]

You are beautiful! I am so happy to hear that you didn’t go all the way with the transition and you’ve turned around to continue to love yourself. Stay strong and don’t believe the lies that are out there!

[@unpopularopinions1776]

There needs to be more stories like this that are shared with the world.

[@bruhmazing2158]

The horrors of it are a inconvenient reality for the left, and they are very real horrors

[@90_sGirl]

Blaire white does alot of these vids.

[@leroyjennings5842]

But they try to suppress them. They don't want this put out there. Tells how evil these people are.

[@Mr.Rogers91]

@@90_sGirl came to say this

[@sephiroth7818]

There is a person named Ryan here on KZbin. F to M to F transitioned.

[@nightbrand8016]

Man. She makes so many solid points. Especially the one about the internet basically not being limited by reality so it's very easy to get fully into an idea that just doesn't work in the real world. Bravo, thanks for bringing her on Michael

[@Emppu_T.]

I always thought the internet isn't real, but a pale shafow of the world. A tool more than a realm. I saw the trap when i helped my cousin upload pictures to facebook when it was new. Great interview

[@angi4382]

I hope that you fully recover and live a long and happy life.

[@Dousch]

This is what is currently happening on a colossal scale, poisoning the minds of an entire generation. Higher powers want this, encourage it and even design their algorithms to keep these young, confused souls in the maze.

[@rebeccanyseth9166]

Yes the kids are not fully developed yet when he get into this notion they don't have any real thinking skills of course nobody teaches them anything anymore my gosh I feel very sorry for these children

[@gardenseden8264]

I think she's really nice

[@bennydonnelly5916]

This is a great video, thankfully she looks good, quite smart and able to articulate herself. I hope you go further and talk more about your experience. The children now need it.

[@mb8219]

This is really horrible.... I'm so sorry you went through all this and didn't get any proper medical care. You are a beautiful and smart woman- I wish you well on the rest of your life's journey 🙏💛

[@TheValoisMadness]

Take note, leftists. To have all of these ideas that were pushed upon her, to have been a victim of malpractice through testosterone injections, and STILL having the wherewithal to realize that this isn't right and coming back to who she truly is. In this political and social climate. THAT is brave. THAT is beautiful. I'm sad that she went through that but it's phenomenal to see her come back to reality.

[@JUDALATION]

It was her choice.... What's your point? Your party wants to ban her from ever transitioning...she has to own up to it.

[@DeDe-nt6bh]

@@JUDALATION you’re helpless. I pray for you

[@valkyri9245]

@@JUDALATION Your response indicates you didn't even watch this video.

[@sherryda2018bb]

@@JUDALATION and rightfully so…what happened to this young woman online is CRIMINAL and should be treated as such.

[@tidepride86]

Man, how advanced would we be as a society if we didn't have to waste time and debate whether or not men are women and vice versa.

[@CoolPapaJMagik]

Yes dude. I’ve been saying this forever. It really stinks that the great minds of our generation are stuck debating BS like “what is a woman” and “will socialism/communism work THIS time??”

[@chad534]

Women should be in these discussions but for some reason they are silent.

[@chad534]

@@CoolPapaJMagik They aren't debating. They don't know anymore.

[@amyh3873]

T5 It's a lie that this person transitioned. The voice would have been much deeperb6

[@chad534]

@@amyh3873 Did you bother to watch the video? I'd say based on what you just said the answer is NO

[@lisholmes6486]

What a smart well spoken young lady! Thank you for having her!

[@G31mR]

What a strong woman. Thank you, Michael and Helena, for bringing this to light.

[@gyrlgeorge]

I’m a 63 yr old female, and as far back as I can remember I hated everything girly, dolls, dresses, pink.etc. I liked toy trucks and cars. I went to Catholic school and was forced to wear a skirt every day and loathed it. Every day for 8 years I loathed getting dressed. My nickname has been "George" for over 40 years because I hated my name, Colleen. Just hated it. The next dress I wore was when I got married at 29(to a man).And I hadn’t even wanted to wear a wedding dress, I got pushed into it by my mom and MiL. I haven’t worn a dress since, don’t wear makeup, never have worn heels in my life. (I wore Converse sneakers under my wedding dress😂) I’m still a female. I enjoy being a female. I had 2 children. Im glad trans surgery wasn’t a thing back then because it may have happened to me. I’m just a female who doesn’t like girly things. Yes, it’s called a tomboy ( but I never grew out of it) and it’s ok for girls to be tomboys, but I do feel bad because I’m sure there are many boys out there who like girly things and there’s no nice word for that. Just liking things that are supposed to be male, and disliking things that are thought to be female DOES NOT mean always you want to change your gender. Please be careful of what you wish for, in todays day and age it may come true.

[@BSandy546]

Yes. It seems like if children do not like the stereotypical things that aligns with their assigned gender than they’re encouraged to make the switch. Maybe if we didn’t enforce gender stereotypes then kids would not think, “I don’t fit in this group, so that means I must transition to the opposite.”

[@carynmartin6053]

Great point! I, too, am a 63 yr old woman who was quite a tomboy growing up with 2 brothers and all male neighbors, climbing trees, playing ball, running races, racing bikes, etc. Thank God there was no such thing as the trans agenda back then!😮

[@bethmarshall4796]

@@carynmartin6053 60 year old woman here. I liked girl things but was never girlie. There are 3 females in my family who would be considered gender non conforming. I'm glad it wasn't trendy to be trans when they were adolescents.

[@bethmarshall4796]

I think it's okay to identify as gender non conforming. Though I really wonder; is there actually a "Normal?" At 60, I have friends who wouldn't leave the house without their faces "painted" as I call it. I look like a homeless person when I go out sometimes!

[@michelefoz4569]

Lol 🤣love it. I have a cousin who would say the same as you. I have never seen her in a dress apart from when she got married. She too is married. Sadly her first husband passed, they had a daughter. She remarried again & is happy & still dresses like a man. She's never been very feminine. But....she is she..a woman!

[@cassiecaradoc2070]

I 100% identify with this. I had my "trans moment" through an online video game community over about 2-3 years of affirmation. Thankfully, I'm introspective enough that I was able to talk myself out of it eventually, but not before I'd gotten to the point that I was doing meaningful research and financial planning to get sex reassignment surgery (that I thankfully never actually got). Keep in mind, too... I *wasn't* a teenager... I was in my 30s at the time, and ostensibly should've been mature enough to know better. So if it can indoctrinate me, let's just say you need to keep a very close watch on your kids.

[@mariecalo]

Oh my goodness!! If adults are being suck into this… for kids and teenagers is 10x worse!!! Thank God you escape! ☺️

[@barbjanderson7559]

As a teen you very well might have been sucked into it completely...just shows how much the years of maturity matters.

[@daveb3910]

Dang, thanks for sharing. Scary. I'm going to have to grow my child in this crazy internet world. It's frightening.

[@SourRazberry]

As a 16-17 year old I was having normal identity confusion, just trying to figure out who I was and where I stand as a budding older teenager/young adult. I was socially awkward, had body image issues, and terrible problems at home. One of my best friends/friends with benefits/exes (lmao she was all of those things at once) at the time was older, pansexual, autistic, and transgender. She saw my moment of confusion and latched onto it BIG TIME. She worked overtime every single day telling me that any little thing was me going through gender dysphoria and that being trans would fix all of my problems, even my disappointment in my home life. I was so convinced I started dressing like a dude and told my closest friends to call me a different name. And they did for about 2 weeks-a month. It felt scary and very very wrong for me. I didn’t feel like I was telling the truth to myself or others. So I quickly did a “jk just forget I said anything” and luckily dug myself out of it. Im 23 now and definitely a cis woman, comfortable in my skin. And terrified of the idea I could’ve defaced my body in a permanent way. I agree with you wholeheartedly, keep your babies close.

[@Gitn2it]

@@SourRazberry So glad you realized that transitioning was not the answer to your problems. Best wishes to you for happiness.

[@shonnaporter9689]

Brilliant, well spoken, confident and vulnerable honesty! So much integrity! She is brilliant and brave!! Thankful 100,000 times for her story to be used for the clarity and care of future of our kids!

[@gabrielladiaz3573]

I really liked her closing statements. My parents were extremely strict and I found whatever way I could to be active on tumblr, and other platforms. As a child wanting to do something you find a way. Instead of scolding me I wish my parents would help me understand why they wanted me to steer away from such things

[@danaisaacson5140]

She is an incredibly well-spoken young lady. I’m thankful that she’s sharing her hard-earned wisdom with the world!

[@m0-m0597]

but she's right wing now, we must hate her

[@nightowl2486]

The testimony she is sharing happens a LOT MORE than these government funded entities want us to know. Promoting self extermination is exactly what is happening.

[@CaveCanem74]

Brave and inspirational.

[@user-th1th1ot8d]

This sounds like joining and trying to get out of a gang🤷🏾‍♀️

[@derp8575]

@@user-th1th1ot8d More like a cult.

[@deborahjsimmons8627]

My granddaughter was talked into being trans. Cut off ties with her mom about 8 yrs ago and me about 2. She is back to living as a female after realizing what who etc happened. Sad how easily our youth are toyed with and by strangers.

[@marianne1959]

😢😢😢

[@LDSVenus]

@john wallace wow, that’s rather caustic.

[@ricciardisimone]

@john wallace I don't think she meant that as an insult. This, assuming you're overall a sane person. If you're one of those crazy radical ideologists then just fully ignore this response, you'd be braindead anyway

[@littlemissmaybe480]

@john wallace Wow. Really?

[@LDSVenus]

@@cactusmalone At 70 I am pretty tech savvy, had my first (kinda sorta) computer in the middle 80’s that I had to type lines and lines of code into so my kids could play pong 🤣. My parents sent me a Korean made Apple computer in 1988 when they were in South Korea with my mom’s Civilian Personnel job with the Air Force that my dad called a “crapple” 😂, practically no memory on the hard drive, but better than typing lines and lines of code into. Computers kept getting better and better, faster and faster, until now they are even in our phones and watches, and big tech companies have gotten better and better at using them to spy on and track you. I’ve used computers, email and phones for many years and know better than to click links in my email, to use a good anti-virus program, not to use google, and I don’t answer numbers on my phone I don’t know (who wants to hear from endless scammers about your almost expired car warranty), if it’s a legit call they’ll leave a message and I can determine if I really need to call them back. There are some people who as they’ve gotten older either weren’t interested in keeping up or never had the chance to learn or weren’t interesting in learning, but I think there are more in the older generations that have enough savvy on the phones and computers to keep safe than some of the younger generations like “John” realize. We all have experiences from our lives that add to who we are and as we get older we have more experiences to draw from, and anyone who thinks less of their elders because they are older thinking they must be stupid will miss out on a lot of experiences and wisdom they can pass on. One day the next new generations will think the younger generations from today as they get older are stupid too 🤣🤣. And so life continues ;).

[@Event_Horizon14]

Wow, she's an absolute stunner! As a woman I'm horrified young girls are brainwashed into thinking their insecurities automatically mean they're of the opposite gender. Utter madness! I remember feeling so insecure about my body and being a shy, sensitive girl I was never popular at school. You're so vulnerable in those moments and you have so little world experience and even common sense at that age, that I can totally see how people swooping in and selling you this new you where you're promised everything will fall into place, you'll grab at it if you're desperate enough.

[@heathermartin8918]

It almost makes you not want to have children for fear of these crazy ppl getting a hold of them and causing all kinds of destruction in their life!! So sad and thank God this young lady finally came to terms with what was going on in her life ❤

[@DragonBloodShepherd]

"Everyone hates how their voice sounds on recording." You have no idea how BIG impact this sentence had on me. Up until now I lived loathing my own voice. You helped me so darn much by just this one sentence. Thank you!

[@NESADDICT]

I do KZbin as a hobby and every time I hear my voice I’m like really? That’s how I sound 🤮 🤣 and I’m 40

[@ClairHobbit]

Yeah, it’s to do with hearing your voice both outside and through the inside of your body, so what you hear yourself is a richer sound. I’ve had hundreds of conversations like this (I love to sing, so this comes up in conversations easily with other singers). I’m not sure I’ve ever met anyone who was totally comfortable with the sound of their recorded voice, especially their spoken voice. 😊👍

[@seairadavis8629]

Same I cringe hearing my voice and to me it’s embarrassing for others to listen to my recordings with me. 😆 im not alone

[@Tutu.i]

i'm hyper feminine and have a deep voice it's totally normal

[@k8lynmae]

@@ClairHobbit everyone who hears my recorded voice said it sounds NOTHING like my real voice

[@clboymom9467]

I have so much respect for this girl. The Trans community can be vicious to de-transitioners. We need to support and embrace these people with all we’ve got ❤️❤️

[@chumpion7180]

yeah

[@benny4162]

De-transitioning is breaking away from the cult.

[@whats3219]

I don't understand why they're so vicious about it. They think transitioning is good so why can't transitioning again be good too?

[@TheNotoriousMUSK]

it's sounds like to me many of these people aren't actually trans at all. they seem to just be jumping trends and by taking hormones means you're cool and part of the current thing. theirs been trans people for decades now and they actually have dysphoria and undergo surgeries and the whole ordeal to be who they truly feel they are and to fit it. a lot of these younger "trans" people just seem to think it's the popular thing to do and by injecting hormones, cutting your hair differently, and tapping things down means you've magically "transitioned". these kids are 100% being brainwashed into this insane ideology becasue it's axtually only a VERY small percentage of people who actually have legitimate gender dysphoria. our schools, social media, and this super pc progressive culture is failing a lot of these kids and it's sad and frustrating to watch

[@seapod]

@@TheNotoriousMUSK the whole trans movement has become a social contagion.

[@crystalblackmon224]

Thank you Helena for your transparency and strength to tell your story. You are so well spoken and have given so much hope to many of us.

[@Michelle-bk4sr]

Very informative...I really enjoyed hearing her story. I also like her analogies...also a good way to compare. I've seen some of these behaviors at my job where some of the associates are transitioning... It makes me sad that they weren't able to accept themselves for who they were and have fell prey to changing themselves to who they think they need to be. I hope they have an end like this woman and see the awhile y'all they are in. God does love them and wants to rescue them out of that trap.

[@msrautten]

How vulnerable and honest and brave, that young lady. Makes me sad that so many kids are not being protected from this dangerous ideology

[@Likexner]

@Craig F Waddington 😆

[@zacharymcmillan2788]

@Craig F Waddington And one day you may transition from a 💩posting troll into a decent,well-rounded intelligent human being.

[@AerysTMD]

& in light of the recent SC appointee hearing, the failure of this ideology to define what a woman is adds to this circus of insanity. They indoctrinate & force you to become a different gender, like a woman, but they cannot even define what a woman is.

[@TPBass1224]

I'm so sorry for Helena. So glad she was able to stop. God bless her.

[@owenmersk4626]

I'm so sorry you're still choosing to get your information from a big business funded right wing activist propaganda channel, like a brainwashed sheep. Bless your heart

[@hewas3363]

Owen Mersk y’all say all feelings are valid until someone realizes being trans was a mistake. You don’t care about people. You care about your ideology.

[@LagrangePoint0]

she's amazing and gorgeous

[@ShellshockDM187]

@@owenmersk4626 I feel sorry for leftwing pundits like you crazed up and brainwashed by narcissistic SJW propaganda nonsense. Shame that regressive sheep like you exist. Bless your heart ;)

[@ShellshockDM187]

@@hewas3363 Amen

[@alineking4146]

Oh you dear young lady❤️ thank you for sharing so eloquently and intelligently your story! My heart breaks for your confusion and heartache. You are an excellent spokeswoman for this group of people. Please don’t stop! I’m praying for you!!! You truly are impressive! ❤️

[@marjoriemoser3961]

This was an absolutely informative discussion! Thank you so much Helena for sharing your journey! I’m a grandmother trying to stay up with all of this, in case my granddaughter starts questioning her identity.. You have been a fabulous inspiration!!!💜

[@galaxia1190]

As a 15 year old girl myself, everything she said was completely true.

[@srfrg9707]

Boys struggle also when puberty hits. I had a lot of female attention when I was a cute little child. It all vanished overnight. Suddenly no one found me cute or interesting or even important enough to listen to what I had to say. Even less about my struggles or pains. The only answer a guy gets is "come on, man up!" Meanwhile everyone was caring and gentle for the young girls out there. There was a period I wished I was not a boy. I was young an dump. But I was lucky enough it was before all that trans madness. Don't follow the crowd. There are manipulative people out there who make a lot of money from pushing youngsters into crazy behaviors.

[@MegadethTillDeth]

I hope things get better!

[@justuravergekpopluvinfeminist]

Same

[@Way_Finder77]

God loves you and created you with intention. He made you a female and has a great plan for your life! Trust him. I pray for you and over your life.

[@hayliabrown5886]

Also a 15-year-old girl, I love Helena! I have also watched her interview with Ben Shapiro, which was also excellent. I feel so horrible that she was pushed into this by her social circle, but also so happy that she has found her true self. I'm praying for everyone who has similar trials.

[@paultrasband]

She is incredibly articulate for someone so young, especially considering the confusion she went through.

[@Woofwoof369]

she’s 23 she’s an adult not an 8yo kid

[@jillhumphrys8073]

I hope she uses this experience to help someone who's losing their mind over this.

[@maccam5821]

@@Woofwoof369 Huh?! For a 23 year old she's highly expressive, observant and articulate of her experience. Why the hostility toward a comment that is acknowledging such a wonderful young woman?

[@honeyhearts4844]

Even intelligent, bright people can get lost for a moment. Especially in puberty.

[@kristoffer8609]

@@honeyhearts4844 Which is all this "trans" rubbish really is. It's just young people who get sold an insane idea by Marxist lunatics. Our ancestors must be spinning in their graves.

[@matthewsmith1461]

How did I only come across this now??? What an amazing articulate and wonderful young WOMAN!! I am a father of three girls and have seen glimpse of the horrific crap social media is doing to their thought process. This woman is a God send and a blessing to so many young girls trying to navigate this quagmire of filth that is so prevalent today.

[@karenbochinski]

This woman makes a lot of sense of how these people think