The Hidden Harm of Social Transition
2025 Rocky Mountain Summit: Medical, Legal, and Policy Perspective Panel
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Travis Morrell asks, “Is social transition—just names and pronouns—really harmless?” Dr. Miriam Grossman gives a definitive answer: no. She explains that social transition is a powerful psychological intervention that shapes a child’s identity, rewires the brain, and increases the likelihood of persistent gender dysphoria. Backed by neuroscience and clinical experience, Grossman argues that affirming a child’s confusion—especially under pressure from schools and courts—can cause irreversible harm long before any hormones or surgery are involved.
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