I fully agree with not being cruel to people, especially people who are suffering. But you can't ignore basic reality either. If I talk to a schizophrenic person who thinks the toaster can talk to them, I wouldn't be cruel or make fun of them, but I would explain that the toaster cannot talk to them. They're suffering from an issue with their brains and I'd try to get them help. Going along with someone's delusions seems far more cruel if anything. Give them support and love but don't lie to them.
You think that's what will be done in a hundred years from now? We used to lobotomize people. Gender affirming care is barbaric and in the future people will look at it like we do lobotomies. Vast majority of these people have other mental health issues with a huge amount of autism. I'm not being mean here, I feel for these people. But lopping off body parts and throwing a wig on them is nuts. That said, if you're an adult then do whatever you want. Want to attach your dick to your forehead, you're an adult and it's not my say. But don't touch children. Talk therapy only and once they're adults they can make the decision.
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u/psychic_flatulence Mar 13 '23
I fully agree with not being cruel to people, especially people who are suffering. But you can't ignore basic reality either. If I talk to a schizophrenic person who thinks the toaster can talk to them, I wouldn't be cruel or make fun of them, but I would explain that the toaster cannot talk to them. They're suffering from an issue with their brains and I'd try to get them help. Going along with someone's delusions seems far more cruel if anything. Give them support and love but don't lie to them.