The Addiction Theory of Trans Identity

In this thought-provoking talk, Evelyn Ball explores whether the experience of gender identity can, in some cases, resemble an addiction process. Drawing on her work with young people and families, she explains how ideation, affirmation, and identity can provide powerful emotional relief—sometimes functioning in ways similar to substances or compulsive behaviours. Using real-world insights and therapeutic frameworks, she offers a different lens on why some individuals become deeply attached to a trans identity, and why stepping away from it can be so difficult. This talk adds nuance to the conversation by focusing on emotional development, coping mechanisms, and the broader psychological context. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please subscribe, comment, like and share! Support our work: https://genspect.org/donate/ Follow us on Social Media: X:   / genspect   Facebook:   / genspect   Instagram:   / genspectinternational   Youtube:    / @genspect   -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------