SilverClock posted...As a nurse, yes I can confirm that is how we handle dementia patients. Reminding a man that his wife is dead only for it to inevitably be forgotten again (...) will just cause grief. (...) It's a fruitless, painful cycle. There is no cure for dementia.
One of my best friends is transgender. He is a man who identifies mentally as a woman. He has been suicidal in the past. I do not understand the irrational hate and discrimination they receive for the life of me. People who deserve hate are people who wrong others. Not people like my friend who fyi is a wonderful person through and through. Just feels like he should have been born a woman. The people who hate -- they're the real problem. A large part of the stress is fear of rejection from friends, family, and the rest of society. I'd say that's a pretty massive factor. Once that is gone, I believe trans people would have a lot easier time being happy with just being themselves.
I don't have any statistics, but put yourself in their shoes. It's not hard to imagine. To say it's a medical condition that needs to be corrected, that shouldn't be the focus. Imo. The focus should be on eliminating hate and discrimination. That's what's unhealthy.
Oh, yeah. I agree those are the kind of people that earned the hate they receive. I'm more trying to understand where these people come from, especially Because I'm trying to minimize disparity in how I view the world.
It's anecdotal evidence, but... research is also anecdotal evidence, so, I appreciate your reply.
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