Chloe Cole: 'I'm Still Recovering' From Hormones, Surgery at 15

Chloe Cole, a detransitioner from Central Valley, Calif., began identifying as a boy at 12 years old. Doctors prescribed her puberty blockers and hormones starting at age 13. At 15, before her breasts were even fully developed, doctors performed a double mastectomy. Only a short time after surgery, Chloe started having regrets about her medical transition. But in some ways, it was too late. Chloe is now 18 years old and back to living as a woman, but is still struggling to come to terms with the medical coercion that took something "beautiful and uniquely female" away from her. In the video above, she shares her story. Learn more here: https://www.iwf.org/identity-crisis-c... Special thanks to ‪@TheHeritageFoundation‬ for videography. Learn more about The Heritage Foundation here: www.heritage.org Written & Produced by Kelsey Bolar ****************************************************************************** Subscribe to Independent Women’s Forum:    / iwf06   Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women’s issues. IWF promotes policies that aren’t just well-intended, but actually enhance people’s freedoms, opportunities, and well-being. IWF doesn’t just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day. Get connected and check out more information about policies that impact you at www.iwf.org Follow IWF on Facebook:   / independentwomensforum   Follow IWF on Twitter:   / iwf   Follow IWF on Instagram:   / independentwomensforum   #IWF #AllIssuesAreWomensIssues