This piece from Non Veni Pacem (Aug 28, 2025) by Mark Docherty argues that a major driver of the transgender epidemic — especially among boys — is mothers with severe unresolved mental health issues (depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder). The author draws from personal experience as a counselor working with affected families.
From late August 2025, this insightful analysis continues to be relevant. Drawing from direct counseling experience, the author identifies a recurring pattern: mothers with serious unresolved mental health issues playing a significant role in the rise of gender dysphoria, particularly in boys.
The Predominant Cause of the Trans Epidemic: Mothers with Mental Illness