A shocking video of an 11-year-old boy forced to take puberty blocker injections has reignited fierce debate over transgender healthcare for children.
Heartbreaking Video Sparks Fury
The disturbing clip, which went viral early 2024, shows a child known as “Josie” (born Joseph) screaming in pain as an implant is pushed into his arm. Josie’s mother holds him down during the procedure while Dr Olson-Kennedy, head of the Transyouth Health Centre, tells him: “You are in the perfect place to start on blockers.”
Mother’s Alarming Confession
The mother’s chilling words have sparked outrage: “Had this happened 20 years ago, I wouldn’t have been able to give her blockers and she would’ve had to go through male puberty. That terrifies me. I don’t know that she would have survived male puberty.”
Doctors promised Josie estrogen shots by age 13 to continue the transition.
Social Media Explodes: Child Abuse or Vital Care?
Shared by conservative commentator Oli London, the video racked up millions of views and divided opinions. Critics branded the treatment “child abuse,” demanding legal action against doctors treating trans minors.
Supporters insist puberty blockers are crucial medical care for children battling severe gender dysphoria.
The Facts: What Are Puberty Blockers?
- Drugs that pause puberty by blocking sex hormones
- Used for decades to treat early puberty in children
- Delivered via injections or implants needing regular replacement
- When stopped, puberty resumes naturally
The use of puberty blockers remains a lightning rod for debate, with fierce arguments over the ethics and safety of medical intervention at such a young age.
