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NorCal to EU mom's avatar

Such a great post, Lisa. We’ve talked so you know my story of growing up in Deep South conservatism and moving to San Francisco - from one bubble to another. It’s not just the internet that led to these bubbles, it’s the way we have structured our society in the U.S., how we’ve built our cities, how our government functions. We’re able to isolate ourselves in our homes and cars and not move our bodies and eat fake food, it’s no wonder we’ve lost our sense of physical reality. I’m so curious to see how our moving to Europe will affect our daughter. Having to live closer to others, share a building with neighbors, take public transit, ride a bike and walk. Better yet, evidence based healthcare!! She will have a constant awareness of how you move about impacts others. And lots of examples of people going about their day from all levels of society. I’m sure it won’t be easy but I’m more then ready for the experiment.

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J.S. Kasimir's avatar

Over the past year, I have had the opportunity to speak to many trans-identified youth, both online and offline, anonymously and without any disguise. (I guess it's a perk of attending college.)

I was scared at first--being a desister--that I would relapse in some way being around them. But I have found that I love talking to these young men and women, laughing with them, debating with them, indulging in their existential crises, and giving them advice. Even though I don't agree with transgenderism, I find it almost therapeutic to be around trans youth. We can relate in a way I don't get with other people. I get to see what my past was like through them, and--hopefully--give them insight on what the future can be.

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