Kellie-Lynn Pirie is a detransitioner and advocate who courageously shares her journey of transitioning and detransitioning. She is pursuing a master’s degree in divinity and aims to help others through Detrans Alliance Canada. She testifies about her experiences transitioning from female to male as an adult and later detransitioning. She discusses the factors that led to her transition, the challenges she faced, and her eventual realization that she identifies as a woman. Kellie-Lynn also shares her concerns about current practices in gender transition, especially for youth.
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Summary
Kellie-Lynn Pirie testifies about her experiences transitioning from female to male as an adult and later detransitioning. She begins by describing her difficult childhood, which included sexual abuse and exposure to drugs and alcohol at a young age. Kellie-Lynn explains how her early trauma led her to believe that being male would have protected her from abuse.
She discusses her introduction to trans ideology in Vancouver and how her discomfort with male attention as an adult woman contributed to her decision to transition. Kellie-Lynn details the process of transitioning, including hormone therapy and surgeries, and shares the physical and emotional challenges she faced.
Kellie-Lynn then describes her experiences living as a man, particularly in the male-dominated trucking industry. She explains how these experiences led her to realize that she still thought and felt like a woman despite her physical changes. Kellie-Lynn discusses her involvement in advocacy work to slow down the transition process for youth and ensure proper assessment.
She shares her journey of detransitioning, including her renewed faith and the physical changes she has undergone. Kellie-Lynn expresses concerns about current practices in gender transition, especially for young people, and advocates for more careful assessment and consideration of long-term consequences.
The testimony concludes with Kellie-Lynn discussing her plans to pursue a master’s degree in divinity and her goal of creating a residential program for Canadians who are detransitioning.
Credentials
Kellie-Lynn Pirie grew up as the youngest of six children in a challenging family environment. She overcame significant trauma and substance abuse issues to become a successful long-haul truck driver. Kellie-Lynn’s journey of self-discovery led her through a gender transition in her late 30s and eventual detransition years later. Her unique experiences have given her valuable insights into gender identity issues and the complexities of transitioning. Kellie-Lynn is now pursuing higher education in divinity and dedicating herself to helping others who are detransitioning.
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