Desist, Detrans & Detox: Getting Your Child Out of the Gender Cult

In this actionable analysis of one of the most damaging movements of the modern age, renowned author Maria Keffler makes a compelling case that what lies at the core of the transgender phenomenon is a crisis of identity, and that only a loving but firm reality check can staunch the hysteria.

Keffler makes unassailable arguments: Maleness and femaleness are immutable biological facts. Masculinity and femininity are personality constructs, conditioned by societal norms.

But “gender,” the term favored by activists, has no solid definition. The language introduced by gender ideology is entirely subjective, which allows emotions to redefine reality. The very premise of the ideology is flawed and requires mental gymnastics of its adherents.

Keffler outlines the disturbing parallels between cults and gender ideology: recruitment tactics that prey upon insecurities, indoctrination in nonsensical beliefs that must never be questioned, requirements to shun nonbelievers, and in-group newspeak which cultivates a sense of belonging.

She exposes the cult of gender ideology with journalistic detail, digging into aspects the mainstream media chooses to ignore. She investigates:

• The origins of modern gender ideology in the 1960s
• How the obsession to “affirm” gender identity leads to medical negligence in overlooking mental health issues
• The role of bullying and peer pressure in the gender cult
• The rapidly growing community of detransitioners and their insightful firsthand testimonies

Keffler also provides a manual for parenting children during the time they are most vulnerable to predatory gender activism. She instructs parents in navigating this brave new world, including discerning fact from fiction, setting boundaries regarding names and pronouns, how to find a trustworthy therapist, and how to determine what vulnerabilities led the child to the gender cult in the first place.

The book includes an abundance of resources for parents whose children are currently in the throes of or recovering from gender dysphoria. Central to her approach is unconditional love and forgiveness, with a focus on moving forward together.

Packed with statistical data, reasoned arguments, and practical advice, Desist, Detrans, and Detox equips readers to prevent, work through, and heal from the “medical scandal of the 21st century.”

Desist, Detrans & Detox: Getting Your Child Out of the Gender Cult marks the frightening journey which is faced by many parents today whose children are tangled in the transgender web. This book is a guide to parents, grandparents, and loved ones to support children through this crisis of identity and belonging. Ms. Keffler’s book gives much-needed practical and well-thought-out advice to those affected by this very difficult issue, as many parents are unable to obtain support and have often been cut off from their families. Desist, Detrans & Detox is the book which no parent should ever have to read, but it delivers easy-to-understand advice and concepts to a phenomenon shrouded in lies, secrecy, and misinformation. —Alix Aharon

Our children are in a crisis and extreme activists are redefining reality. These activists’ ideology is replacing parents’ rights to raise their children according to their own value systems. This ideology has invaded our families and the minds of our children, instilling a false narrative that is founded neither on science nor common sense. This narrative confuses our children with its warped definition of sexuality and gender, and with the promise that transitioning sexes will be the answer to their pain and struggle. Science is no longer the gold standard, but the activists’ agenda is. Good researchers, doctors, therapists, and educators are marginalized, censored, cancelled, and even punished for speaking the truth as they know it. They must align with the activists’ voice, or else. Critical thinking is now criticized. Ms. Keffler, in her book, Desist, Detrans & Detox: Getting Your Child Out of the Gender Cult, intelligently and courageously encourages parents not to give up their children to the activists’ agenda. This book elucidates the true nature of the cult mentality and the tactics of the activists who seek to indoctrinate our children. Parents are offered specific strategies on how to save their children from this predatory movement and restore them to a healthy life in connection with their loving family. Well done, Ms. Keffler. You are a frontline soldier in this perilous and covert battle for the health, future, and souls of our children. —Jeffrey Hansen

Desist, Detrans & Detox: Getting Your Child Out of the Gender Cult is a lighthouse for parents navigating the transgender storm. Keffler’s perspective as a parent and educator is unique and invaluable during a time when trustworthy support can be hard to find. The book offers compassionate, practical advice on how to guide and accompany a young person struggling with gender identity toward the goals of restoration and health.

Kristen