Kris Jenner Shows The Sad, Selfish Side Of The Trans Movement

A video of Kris and Caitlyn Jenner having a heart-to-heart recently went viral on TikTok, garnering nearly 9 million views. In the short clip below, Caitlyn explains how easy it was to change his name and gender on legal documents, including his birth certificate.

“That's kinda sad though,” Kris responds. And as she sat there processing what Bruce had just told her, she adds: “Wait a second, does this mean that he didn't exist if you changed the birth certificate? Wait, was I ever married?”

Even though Kris seemed hurt in the video, you can clearly see that she was still trying her best to be understanding and supportive toward Bruce. Her troubled expressions could be attributed to the fact that in Bruce's transitioning to Caitlyn, the identity of Bruce Jenner has essentially been erased. The once handsome athlete that Kris spent 22 loving years with now only exists as a memory. Thus, we can assume the internal struggles Kris went through during Bruce’s transition must've been incredibly difficult, since the man she once raised a beautiful family with is no longer in her reality. Though remnants of Bruce can still be seen through the persona we now know as Caitlyn, Kris has had no choice but to accept them as separate identities.

How Transitioning Hurts People

We're usually not exposed to the pain people undergo from having a loved one transition. These days, anyone who is even the slightest bit critical of puberty blockers or gender affirmation surgeries is typically met with disgust and animosity. But what the “tolerant” progressives fail to realize is this: In attempting to silence all criticism on transitioning, the family members of those experiencing gender dysphoria are unfairly invalidated as well. We have to realize that not everyone who is critical of transitioning is “transphobic.” Most are just worried about the well-being of someone who wants to suddenly create permanent decisions – and rightly so.

In attempting to silence all criticism on transitioning, the family members are unfairly invalidated. 

Google will tell you that only a small percentage of people regret getting gender affirmation surgery, with estimates of about 1% (out of 7,928) regretting going under the knife. Yet, you can find countless stories online of individuals who once identified as transgender and transitioned, only to change their minds later on. There's even a Subreddit (r/detrans) dedicated to users who want to “detransition,” which is the reversal or termination of transitioning. The Subreddit currently has almost 40,000 users, making the statistics on transition regrets seem questionable at best. 

The top posts are mostly from individuals sharing their before-and-afters of detransitioning, with some sharing their regrets on getting top or bottom surgery. Others share their side effects from taking hormones: poor eyesight, slow metabolism, anxiety, and a myriad of other health issues. The lack of warnings surrounding the risks of hormones or puberty blockers is a shout into the void compared to the pro-transition propaganda in the media, and it's sad that the victims of this influence are dealing with the consequences.

Many of these victims now share the same sentiment on transitioning: wishing they had realized sooner that self-acceptance was the only rational solution, and that no amount of physical changes can cure their gender dysphoria. 

Pain Doesn’t Mean Transphobia

We have to acknowledge the individuals who are hurting due to loved ones transitioning. Their feelings are valid and should not be condemned. In a sense, like Kris, they lost a person they were once familiar with and must now go through a grieving process. They have to let go of the human being they've grown to love and are expected to immediately accept a new one in their place. While this process may have been easy for some, it’s been incredibly difficult for others.

Likewise, those who voice their analytical opinions to friends or family members who are thinking about transitioning deserve to be heard. And I'm not talking about the parents who disown their children for transitioning, nor am I describing the people who have decided to cut ties with their LGBTQ friends. I'm talking about the loving parents who want nothing more than good health, happiness, and safety for their children. I'm talking about the friends who are aware of the possible risks of stroke and mental health disorders associated with taking hormones. 

We have to acknowledge the individuals who are hurting due to loved ones transitioning. 

With the lack of studies surrounding puberty blockers and hormone therapy, it's only natural for some to not be completely on board with the transitioning process. What many might call “bigoted” or “transphobic” is justified skepticism for a movement that's influencing the most impressionable minds to make permanent and risky decisions, including those who are underage. 

Closing Thoughts

At the end of the day, transgenders want to be seen and understood, but so do their friends and family members. Transitioning is not a simple process, and it involves everyone.

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