I find it’s easiest to make tough choices in new territory when I first acknowledge that everyone acts according to incentives. Activists want validation. Professors want to publish. And pretty much everyone wants money. Then I listen to the arguments. In order to weigh the validity of the arguments, I try to assess who has incentive for me to believe vs who might be risking something important (reputation, job, etc.) by disagreeing. If I feel someone is risking something, I’m likely to listen more carefully to their side. You PITT parents have risked it all and I full heartedly support you. Discovering PITT was one big way I realized this whole trans thing was a complete scam.