> The thing i worry about is that folks that go through all of the physical and emotional (and financial) stress of transitioning only to find that it doesn’t soothe the pain are likely to perceive a social pressure to keep a lid on it.
Nope, "de-transitioners" are very welcome in the trans community, to tell their story, to hang out, to help others.
There's absolutely nothing that should force them to not speak out about their experiences as long as they treat others with basic respect; there are a few that have turned religious zealot and sue people.
Detransiton / desisting is relatively rare and frequently happens not because the person desisted trans identity but because they couldn't feasibly continue to transition due social or financial causes.
Nope, "de-transitioners" are very welcome in the trans community, to tell their story, to hang out, to help others.
There's absolutely nothing that should force them to not speak out about their experiences as long as they treat others with basic respect; there are a few that have turned religious zealot and sue people.
Detransiton / desisting is relatively rare and frequently happens not because the person desisted trans identity but because they couldn't feasibly continue to transition due social or financial causes.