the wrong direction. as a result it s harder for them to think about anything else some even become suicidal. in many situations treatment like this could be life saving regardless of what happens later. but alexander quarter didn t believe layon was a risk of committing suicide so we had advised him to undergo a trial year where he could try out life as a boy with a new name and have psychotherapy at the same time. that s in line with medical guidelines for treating children and young people with gender identity issues. but those guidelines of drawing vehement protests. this idea that transgender people are mentally ill label to make their own decisions and take responsibility for their lives is very hurtful and a violation of their independence. and especially in fact young children are less