When Aurora* started to believe she was a boy, her parents were told by a swathe of professionals to affirm her delusion, or she might kill herself.
For four years, the family lived in turmoil as Aurora’s serious underlying mental health problems went largely unaddressed.
Then one day, a chance encounter with a curious doctor led to a dramatic change of mind.
In this episode, Julie Bindel talks to Aurora, whose parents she met in Episode 2. Now 18, Aurora questions why she was fed the lie of the “trans child” by professionals she should have been able to trust.
Writer: Julie Bindel
Producer: Samantha Smith
Artwork: Nicole Jones
Actor: Joe Fattorini
Animations: Sarah Vaci (Lordy)
SOURCES OF INFORMATION, ADVICE, AND SUPPORT
The final report of the Cass Independent Review is referenced throughout the series. You can read it here.
The LGB Alliance has a support line if you are 13 – 24 and want to explore your feelings and discuss your experiences in a warm, judgment-free space. The live-chat service is open between 3pm and 6pm on Tuesdays and between 4pm and 7pm on Thursdays. Send them an email at any other time and they’ll get back to you within 48 hours.
Our Duty is an international support network for parents who wish to protect their children from gender ideology. They’ll put you in touch with other parents who want to protect their children from harm.
EPISODE 3: AURORA'S STORY