Valerie Hayes

The woman behind PITT, writer and researcher. Through essays, satire, and evidence-based critique, her work deconstructs the narratives that harm trans people and explores paths toward liberation.

Valerie Hayes
Part 5: The Capital 'T' Truth About Lowercase Bigotry

Inconvenient Truths

Part 5: The Capital 'T' Truth About Lowercase Bigotry

Debunking Sasha Ayad's Denial-Based Identity ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This article analyzes harmful conversion therapy content from Sasha Ayad’s “The Metaphor of Gender” YouTube channel and podcast. While written to support and validate trans experiences, the analysis necessarily includes discussion of transphobic arguments, psychological manipulation tactics, and discriminatory frameworks

By Valerie Hayes
Part 3: Seven Principles of Psychological Warfare

Inconvenient Truths

Part 3: Seven Principles of Psychological Warfare

Decoding Ayad's Conversion Manifesto ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This article contains detailed discussion of conversion therapy tactics, psychological manipulation techniques, gaslighting, and the systematic invalidation of trans identities. It includes references to mental health impacts including depression, anxiety, and suicidality. The content may be triggering for survivors of conversion therapy,

By Valerie Hayes