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Jenny Poyer Ackerman's avatar

I watched it last night and found it very powerful. I was crying pretty hard by the end, but I don’t want that to inhibit anyone’s watching it— I’d just had an emotional few days! The film is beautifully art directed and the narratives are clear-eyed, no drama or hyperbole. I highly recommend the film. (Ute’s in it, and it’s good to see and hear her, finally.)

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Ute Heggen's avatar

I'm also at my YouTube channel, Trans Widow Ute Heggen. This is a sensitive reaction to a difficult topic. I regard the entire diagnosis as a "target error" and believe that Identity-Based Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder encompasses most or even all of the symptoms. In looking forward, Jenny, I hope there will be a friend you can help who will be so grateful for your nuanced understanding. I just put up a tribute to my mother, who died at age 100 exactly 5 years ago today. How can anyone consider re-naming mothers as "birthing parent? I'm glad Mom didn't have to witness it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foMsJtQ_gww

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