Prisha Mosley, a detransitioner, expressed her belief that the Trump administration’s initiative to prohibit “gender-affirming care” for minors might have prevented her own transition as a teenager, according to an exclusive interview. “I really think this is something that could have helped me back then—when I was feeling so confused and vulnerable,” she reflected.
In a statement, Mosley described how her doctors misled her during her transition journey. “I desperately wanted to trust them and hoped that everything they promised would be true—that I could change into a healthy man without any negative consequences.”
On January 28, shortly after taking office, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at restricting sexual modification procedures for minors. “A ban was what I needed; that’s why I’m supporting it,” she remarked.
As a representative of the Independent Women’s Forum, Mosley began her social transition at 15, started taking testosterone at 17, and had breast surgery by 18. By the time she was 24, she faced significant emotional turmoil, feeling lost and betrayed by the medical professionals involved.
Physically, Mosley now has narrower hips, broader shoulders, and facial and body hair, but she also suffers from a lack of sensation in her chest and experiences vaginal dryness. At one point, she even questioned her fertility.
In a surprising turn, Mosley became a mother but encountered complications during her pregnancy, necessitating a C-section and grappling with hormonal imbalances that led to an unusually large baby. She mentioned having a lump beneath her breast, which doctors explained was a trapped milk mass after her nipple was reattached.
This week, Mosley attended a workshop held by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) titled “The Risks of Gender-Affirming Care for Minors.” The goal was to help the FTC understand potential misinformation surrounding gender-related care and the experiences of affected consumers. The workshop featured medical professionals, whistleblowers, ethical experts, and parents of detransitioners, emphasizing the significance of Trump’s executive order.
Mosley noted that while there’s been some progress since the order, more action is essential. “Some clinics continue to accept minor patients, seemingly for profit, which raises questions about their motivations,” she pointed out, adding, “It feels like a cover-up.” She is advocating for criminal accountability for those who misled vulnerable individuals.
Looking forward, Mosley hopes the FTC workshop will foster greater transparency and integrity in the field. “There should be fewer misleading advertisements for gender-affirming products,” she asserted, characterizing current practices as deceptive. “They mask the actual harm being done, and when detransitioners revisit these clinics, they’re often told they’re just on a different part of their ‘journey,’ which feels manipulative.”
Mosley is unwavering in her commitment to safeguarding minors. “I won’t stop fighting until there’s a complete ban,” she declared, emphasizing that misleading children is equally harmful when applied to adults. “Lying is lying, and scams don’t become acceptable just because adults are involved.” She expressed a desire for Congress to intervene and solidify these protections before future governments can overturn the strides made during Trump’s administration.
