Trans teens have something to say
The Trump administration might not want trans kids to exist, but they’re living their lives anyway.
by Grace Byron
Jun 3, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
By the time the Children’s Hospital closed its doors to trans patients, Sage had already stopped taking testosterone. A nonbinary high school student, they originally received treatment for the rapid onset of puberty. The changes their body experienced felt frightening and sudden. They developed PMOS, a relatively common hormonal disorder that can lead to hair growth and irregular periods. The pandemic didn’t help. Too much time to focus on scrutinizing the person in the mirror while doomscrolling. Their doctor first prescribed puberty blockers to help with their PMOS symptoms — not explicitly for trans-related reasons — and eventually recommended they take testosterone to help with hormonal imbalances. Figuring out their gender came later. “Overall, my story was just I decided to attempt suicide and then...
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