Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans (PITT)

Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans (PITT) is a Substack featuring personal stories and essays by parents navigating the complexities of transgender ideology's impact on their families. It includes discussions on parenting challenges, societal pressures, legal concerns, mental health, and advocacy for children's well-being amidst gender identity issues.

Parenting Challenges Transgender Ideology Societal Influences on Family Dynamics Mental Health and Coping Strategies Legal and Political Concerns Gender Dysphoria Advocacy and Support

The hottest Substack posts of Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans (PITT)

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A Visit

5640 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
📚 Literature Poetry
  1. A parent struggles to reconnect with their child after a visit
  2. The parent feels like they loved a stranger during the visit
  3. The parent is left feeling emotional and waiting for their child to return

Hope for a Durable Remission

3832 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Family Cancer Mental health Support Healing
  1. The importance of finding hope and strength in situations of enduring challenges, such as coping with a cancer diagnosis or supporting a child through difficult times.
  2. The ongoing journey of healing involves balancing the knowledge gained from experiences with actively working towards personal healing and self-care.
  3. The significance of continuing to support others going through similar challenges while also focusing on one's own well-being by engaging in activities that bring comfort and peace.

Another son lost to the trans madness

4048 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
  1. A parent shares the struggle of their son transitioning to live as a female.
  2. The parent expresses feeling devastated and disconnected from their son due to the transition.
  3. The parent expresses concern about societal reactions, impact on family, and disagreement with their son's choices.

What I Want to Say, But Won’t

3911 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
  1. A mother expresses frustration and helplessness over her daughter being influenced by transgender activists and taken away from her.
  2. She is unable to speak out against the situation due to legal pressures and fears of further alienating those involved.
  3. Despite her internal turmoil, she masks her true feelings and plays along in hopes of reuniting with her daughter.
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Three years in: a clinician’s perspective

3282 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Therapy Gender Dysphoria
  1. Working with young people going through gender transition can be challenging due to their strong beliefs and reactions.
  2. Therapists also need to navigate the emotions and expectations of parents who seek help for their children's gender dysphoria.
  3. Clinicians working with transgender youth face unique pressures in a professional and political climate that may not always support their ethical principles.

Maybe Families Aren’t the Problem

4068 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
  1. Parents play a crucial role in teaching children to solve problems, which prepares them for adulthood.
  2. There is growing concern about societal influences on family dynamics and the challenges parents face.
  3. The current societal trends are creating complex challenges for parents, impacting the well-being of both children and families.

Transgender Bomb

4068 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
  1. Parenting a transgender child can be difficult and emotional.
  2. Support from other parents in similar situations can be invaluable.
  3. The impact of a child's decision to transition can deeply affect a family.

Please Don’t Forget Yourself.

3026 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
  1. Remember to prioritize self-care and not lose sight of yourself amidst challenges.
  2. The pain of family separation and deceit can be emotionally devastating.
  3. Be wary of deceptive tactics and manipulative influences that may harm relationships.

Wishing I Was Numb

3734 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
  1. Question of whether it's possible to stop loving one's child.
  2. Struggling with coping mechanisms and feeling numb to intense emotions.
  3. The pain and challenges faced when a child transitions in their gender identity.

Cauldron Grief

3891 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
  1. Grief doesn't always follow a linear path with predictable stages.
  2. Anger and sadness can simmer under the surface and must be managed carefully.
  3. Acceptance in grief may not mean accepting the situation, but finding peace to move forward.

On the Cusp of Desistance

2181 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
  1. Parenting a child questioning their gender identity can be challenging when societal institutions validate the identity but you believe it's a coping strategy.
  2. Supporting a child through their journey often requires flexibility and understanding, especially in times of vulnerability.
  3. Navigating the complexities of raising a child with unique needs involves patience, healing, and prioritizing their well-being.

It finally broke me

3105 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Parenting Support
  1. The parent shared the challenges of raising a child with special needs, including struggles with school, relationships, and support from others.
  2. Despite exhausting efforts to seek help through various professionals and services, the parent faced setbacks and found limited solutions.
  3. The parent's world was further shaken when their child decided to transition, causing deep emotional turmoil and financial strain.

Future Talk with my Daughter in Heaven

2279 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Family Relationships Grief Forgiveness
  1. A conversation between a father and daughter in heaven reflects on past struggles with gender identity
  2. The father expresses regret for not protecting the daughter better and struggles with forgiving those who enabled gender confusion
  3. The daughter acknowledges the impact of her choices on her father, illuminating the challenges of understanding and coping with changing identities

Sister Mother

2476 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
  1. The author urges her daughter to exercise responsibility in protecting her younger siblings.
  2. Generational gaps in viewpoints can create challenges in family dynamics.
  3. The author emphasizes the importance of being well-informed about complex issues, like trans identity, to provide proper support.

Christmas Letter

2535 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Family Parenting
  1. The author reflects on her past trauma and challenges in raising her children.
  2. The family faced difficulties after moving countries and experiencing economic challenges.
  3. The author describes the struggles with her daughter's mental health and son's gender identity.

I have a problem: a desistor's manifesto - part 4

1768 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Social Issues Government Influence Cultural impact
  1. Trans ideology has sinister agendas like profit-making and promoting sterilization of vulnerable individuals.
  2. The trans movement intersects with groups like pedophiles, satanists, and drag queens, leading to concerning implications.
  3. Criticism of the trans movement includes concerns about authoritarianism, hypocrisy, and its roots in Marxist ideology.

Saturday PITT Review - February 5 to 9, 2024

589 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Gender Ideology Parenting Therapy Transgender Mental health
  1. The post provides a weekly roundup of articles, books, podcasts, and social media related to gender ideology.
  2. Therapy First has grown significantly and offers support for families struggling with gender-related issues.
  3. A therapist in Washington raised concerns about pressure to transition young patients, adding to a growing conversation about gender transitions.

Saturday PITT Review - January 29 to February 2, 2024

668 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
  1. The PITT weekly roundup shares encouraging news and highlights posts from the week.
  2. Featured article discusses changes in perception of transgender issues over time.
  3. Discussion on free speech rights in college campuses and a critique on the handling of gender issues.

Saturday PITT Review - January 15 to 19, 2024

746 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
  1. The PITT Review provides weekly roundups of posts and resources on gender ideology.
  2. The focus is on informing about the impact of gender ideology on families through personal experiences.
  3. There are opportunities to engage in advocacy efforts to protect children from harm in the gender industry.

Saturday PITT Review - January 22 to 26, 2024

648 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Gender Ideology Legislation Activism Book recommendations
  1. The PITT weekly roundup includes posts, favorite books, social media links, and podcasts focusing on the impact of gender ideology.
  2. Support the Protect Kids California Initiative, which aims to require parental notification from schools and protect girls' sports.
  3. The Abolition of Sex book sheds light on the harms posed by the 'transgender' agenda to women and girls, highlighting the fightback by advocacy groups.