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“You Should Be Allowed To Be Yourself”: Trans Model Detransitions After 10 Years
A New York transgender fashion model and socialite, who claims to have been forced into transitioning to female at the age of 15, has ditched his high-society privileges for the sake of being a boy again.
Born Miles Yardley and transitioned to Salomé, Yardley also had a reputation for singing and playing the organ in Catholic churches in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Highlights
- Miles Yardley, once known as trans model Salomé, is detransitioning after a hormone-related health scare.
- Yardley was diagnosed with a pituitary tumor and hypothyroidism after years of hormone therapy.
- He says his transition began at 15 and now feels deprived of a “normal” life and parenthood.
Following a health scare suspected to have been brought on by their hormone therapy, he recently relocated to California to start again—this time as Miles.
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Miles Yardley, formerly Salomé, now battles with hormone-related disorders
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Speaking to the rightwing outlet, The New York Post, Yardley said that doctors described him as “the perfect example” of a transgender person:
“They very quickly put me on hormones without really any discernment. Looking back, if I were a doctor, I would think this is a much larger decision than the kid thinks that it is.”
However, in April 2024, Yardley was diagnosed with a pituitary adenoma–a kind of tumor on a hormone-secreting gland–and hypothyroidism, which results in a general slowdown of bodily functions.
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Yardley explained: “I was mentally unstable and cognitively impaired. And generally fatigued, tired, not strong at all in ways that I’m only now coming to really understand.”
He feels that the hormone therapy deprived him of a normal life
“I realized that I’m hurting myself. I’m poisoning myself. I’m sterilizing myself,” Yardley told the outlet.
“The normal things that bring meaning to normal people’s lives, I’m shut off from because I can’t have children in this state. I can’t do the normal things that bring normal people meaning.
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“When you’re 15, you think, ‘Well, I’m a weird person. I don’t need to worry about that.’ The long-term consequences were unimaginable to me,” they continued.
“I was really crazy on hormones,” Yardley recalled.
Letting go of the meds has left him in physical discomfort
Yardley seems to have wandered into uncharted territory now that he wants out:
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“I’ve asked multiple doctors for advice, and they don’t know what to do.
“They just say, ‘You should ask someone else.’ At a certain point, how many other people can I ask before I just figure it out on my own?”
The detransitioning transgender claimed that moving away from the medications was difficult and came with physical discomfort.
Adapting to being a man again is going to take some learning
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Yardley’s decision to revert to his birth gender has come with identity challenges, too.
“I’ve tried to enter the men’s restroom a few times, where someone was like, ‘Hey! The women’s room’s over there!’ It was super awkward. Nobody ever redirected me as a woman.”
He also admitted that identifying as a male will take learning:
“Having spent 10 years in the female role, I don’t really know how to be a man. That’s a scary jump for me.”
While his mother made the decision for him, he does not blame her
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Yardley asserted that he has no hard feelings against those who changed him from Miles to Salome.
“I wouldn’t even say that she was supportive of it,” he said of his mother.
“It was just, like most parents, she trusted doctors because if you are a boomer, like she is, you have no reason to distrust doctors. Their legitimacy is pretty firm in your mind as someone of that generation. So I don’t blame her.”
As for the doctors involved in his transition, he said:
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“I think it has a lot to do with an overreach of professionals and a lot to do with money.
“Hospitals make a lot of money from these procedures. They benefit from having lifelong patients, which is what transgender people are. You need hormones to maintain your identity.”
He says it is okay for boys to like Barbie dolls and cooking and remain boys
“My life would be totally different if I had made different decisions at 15 years old, so I can’t really conceive of a different path.
“If you’re a gender-nonconforming kid, you should be allowed to be yourself. I think that was the biggest problem. I didn’t feel like I could be confident in who I was.
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“And if that person happens to like singing and dancing and cooking and Barbie dolls, who really cares? You can be a boy who likes that,” Yardley says.
“At the time, nobody in my life told me that was possible.”
Despite these reservations, Yardley is not bitter.
“I don’t live in a regret state. In many ways, I’m extraordinarily lucky.”
A faction of the public feels Yardley is courageous for opening up
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David Andrews 5 months ago
A quick Google search on this person showed there is clearly a lot more going on here. This is not just the case of a trans person who claims they were bullied into transitioning, it's a person who was trans, then embraced right wing maga Christianity, and is now looking for an excuse for why it's not their fault that they were something that their religious and political position is so against. Also, they posted previously about how they were put on puberty blockers because they CIA saw how high their IQ was and wanted to derail them, so I wouldn't be putting much trust in anything they say!
Margaret Wartime 5 months ago
I was wondering what was up with the “incel” tshirt. Thanks for the extra info!
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shg stewart 5 months ago
So a guy who's actually wearing a T-shirt that says "INCEL" is worth platforming? Why? This person is screwed up and needs much less attention and much more therapy.
Corvus 5 months ago (edited)
I have a hard time believing that someone (anyone) could have been "forced" to transition. Parents and relatives are usually against transitioning, so they'd normally try to force people to *not* do it.
BeesEelsAndPups 5 months ago
I can believe it. Some parents live vicariously through the struggles of their children. That doesn't mean that was the case here though. But Munchausen by Proxy is a thing, and I could definitely see the use of gender reassignment becoming an example of an MSP behavior.
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LittleTeapot 5 months ago
Unless you are personally dealing with someone in your life struggling with gender identity or have an educated comment on the challenge of supportive medical care, the only comment/takeaway from this story (one in which the subject is pictured in a shirt that says “Trannys” and another that says “Incel”) is: people need to feel loved and valued and given standards that allow them to also feel worth. That’s super hard but let’s all keep trying to get better at that.
Forrest Hobbs 5 months ago
LittleTeapot: well said. Although what you propose isn't all that hard. I saw the shirt that said "Incel" and - yeah, whatever *that* was about, it wasn't about hating anyone (except possibly the wearer - who's obviously in need of some lovingkindess)
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The Darkest Timeline 5 months ago
I don’t believe this for a second. First off, the NY Post? Really, BP? It’s one thing to be a right wing rag but these idiots are out-and-out liars and peddlers of misinformation. Second, in what way is this story believable? Everything about this screams, “BULLSHÏT”. What a joke.
UKGrandad 5 months ago (edited)
You do realise that it works both ways? The conservative media publish stories that liberal media won't for ideological reasons, and the liberal media publishes stories that the conservative media won"t for the same reason. What you're saying is no different from the MAGA crowd labelling stories as 'fake news' because it's only the liberal media that publishes them. When somebody on the liberal side rejects the truth of a story solely because of the news source, or because it runs counter to their own beliefs, they are no better than those who believe Trump's lies because only the liberal media are calling them lies.
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Lee Banks 5 months ago
I've been friends with many older "queens". (When I say older, I mean many of them have passed of old age type older.) Only a few have said they wish they could have transitioned. They have loved their wives, boyfriends, kids, God and dressing like a woman sometimes. I think that the reason so many (not all) folk are turning to reassignment is because we still lay down so many gender stereotypes. I liked Legos, nerf guns, and books waaaay more than the expensive barbies my grandma would send. I also loved my shiny dresses and make up. So thankful to have been raised in an environment where not only did gender not play a factor in my identity, but my right to enjoy "boy" things was actively fought for. I enjoyed being a tomboy, and now enjoy being a well rounded woman. You shouldn't have to change your body to live the life you want. It's society that needs to change.
Parmeisan 5 months ago
Ideally, we allow for both. I have no idea what percentage of transitioning folks may be doing it for cultural reasons, but I have the impression it's not high and certainly, it's nowhere near 100. Those with dysmorphia should be allowed to transition, and those who are only trying to match society's expectations should be encouraged to be themselves regardless. I've seen no evidence that this isn't generally the case currently though.
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Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 5 months ago
Remember: detransition/regret rates are under 1%!! Most surgeries are around 20% if i remember correctly.
Forrest Hobbs 5 months ago
Acorace tiger: according to the meta-analysis Cheese mentions, that 1% rate applies: 1) to adults 2) in the short term 3) and is derived from old data from multiple studies of unknown validity - "unknown validity" because the data collection method is neither specified nor analysed. It's got nothing to do with children or the advisability of otherwise of puberty blockers. The study is here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8099405/
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olaff 422 5 months ago
Hooray. Some MAGAt mindslop attacking all trans people because of one case. Any article that clarifies that one source is a right wing propo outlet is already enough to ignore it.
UKGrandad 5 months ago
And that mentality is why we're in the mess we're in. Both sides are automatically accepting or rejecting stories on ideological grounds, regardless of the truth. 'If it's on Fox News, it's a lie', say liberals. 'If it's on CNN it's a lie', say conservatives. This kind of partisanship has lost sight of what is true or false: instead, it's 'if our side say it then it's true'.
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Undercover 5 months ago
Is this a poster-case to condemn all transgender people in general? Afaik most transgender persons don't regret their transition ever. So, this is ONE case, what's the agenda behind the reporting of this one single incident?
AndyR 5 months ago
9.8% discontinue hormone therapy, 7.6% stop GnRHa treatment, 7.4% withdraw before starting puberty blockers.
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Christos Arvanitis 5 months ago
BP you are giving voice to hate here. This is right wing transphobic Christian bullsh.it. It takes a ton of psychological screening and mental health testing in order to transition. Parents and doctors can't FORCE somebody to transition FFS. Body dysmorphia is a thing (my best friend growing up has dealt with it their whole life). and you are trivializing and minimizing the challenges and hate that transgender people face. DO better BP.
Rachel Pelz 5 months ago
I am not so sure about the amount of psychological and mental health screeing und present German legislation. I skipped the "forced" in this article and take -bias effect- that there are major health issues, many of them yet unknown, that come with taking hormones after transition. And I would love to have civil discussions about the long-term physical health effects without being suspected of being "anti-trans". Because there seems to be other issues involved too in the number of teenagers who claim to have been trans all the time (without parents ever noticing during childhood or having any memory supporting that). Please, let's look at the whole picture. And of course, every person needs to be loved and accepted. I shudder at the thought of parents not embracing their kids no matter what.
Load More Replies... David Andrews 5 months ago
A quick Google search on this person showed there is clearly a lot more going on here. This is not just the case of a trans person who claims they were bullied into transitioning, it's a person who was trans, then embraced right wing maga Christianity, and is now looking for an excuse for why it's not their fault that they were something that their religious and political position is so against. Also, they posted previously about how they were put on puberty blockers because they CIA saw how high their IQ was and wanted to derail them, so I wouldn't be putting much trust in anything they say!
Margaret Wartime 5 months ago
I was wondering what was up with the “incel” tshirt. Thanks for the extra info!
Load More Replies... shg stewart 5 months ago
So a guy who's actually wearing a T-shirt that says "INCEL" is worth platforming? Why? This person is screwed up and needs much less attention and much more therapy.
Corvus 5 months ago (edited)
I have a hard time believing that someone (anyone) could have been "forced" to transition. Parents and relatives are usually against transitioning, so they'd normally try to force people to *not* do it.
BeesEelsAndPups 5 months ago
I can believe it. Some parents live vicariously through the struggles of their children. That doesn't mean that was the case here though. But Munchausen by Proxy is a thing, and I could definitely see the use of gender reassignment becoming an example of an MSP behavior.
Load More Replies... LittleTeapot 5 months ago
Unless you are personally dealing with someone in your life struggling with gender identity or have an educated comment on the challenge of supportive medical care, the only comment/takeaway from this story (one in which the subject is pictured in a shirt that says “Trannys” and another that says “Incel”) is: people need to feel loved and valued and given standards that allow them to also feel worth. That’s super hard but let’s all keep trying to get better at that.
Forrest Hobbs 5 months ago
LittleTeapot: well said. Although what you propose isn't all that hard. I saw the shirt that said "Incel" and - yeah, whatever *that* was about, it wasn't about hating anyone (except possibly the wearer - who's obviously in need of some lovingkindess)
Load More Replies... The Darkest Timeline 5 months ago
I don’t believe this for a second. First off, the NY Post? Really, BP? It’s one thing to be a right wing rag but these idiots are out-and-out liars and peddlers of misinformation. Second, in what way is this story believable? Everything about this screams, “BULLSHÏT”. What a joke.
UKGrandad 5 months ago (edited)
You do realise that it works both ways? The conservative media publish stories that liberal media won't for ideological reasons, and the liberal media publishes stories that the conservative media won"t for the same reason. What you're saying is no different from the MAGA crowd labelling stories as 'fake news' because it's only the liberal media that publishes them. When somebody on the liberal side rejects the truth of a story solely because of the news source, or because it runs counter to their own beliefs, they are no better than those who believe Trump's lies because only the liberal media are calling them lies.
Load More Replies... Lee Banks 5 months ago
I've been friends with many older "queens". (When I say older, I mean many of them have passed of old age type older.) Only a few have said they wish they could have transitioned. They have loved their wives, boyfriends, kids, God and dressing like a woman sometimes. I think that the reason so many (not all) folk are turning to reassignment is because we still lay down so many gender stereotypes. I liked Legos, nerf guns, and books waaaay more than the expensive barbies my grandma would send. I also loved my shiny dresses and make up. So thankful to have been raised in an environment where not only did gender not play a factor in my identity, but my right to enjoy "boy" things was actively fought for. I enjoyed being a tomboy, and now enjoy being a well rounded woman. You shouldn't have to change your body to live the life you want. It's society that needs to change.
Parmeisan 5 months ago
Ideally, we allow for both. I have no idea what percentage of transitioning folks may be doing it for cultural reasons, but I have the impression it's not high and certainly, it's nowhere near 100. Those with dysmorphia should be allowed to transition, and those who are only trying to match society's expectations should be encouraged to be themselves regardless. I've seen no evidence that this isn't generally the case currently though.
Load More Replies... Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 5 months ago
Remember: detransition/regret rates are under 1%!! Most surgeries are around 20% if i remember correctly.
Forrest Hobbs 5 months ago
Acorace tiger: according to the meta-analysis Cheese mentions, that 1% rate applies: 1) to adults 2) in the short term 3) and is derived from old data from multiple studies of unknown validity - "unknown validity" because the data collection method is neither specified nor analysed. It's got nothing to do with children or the advisability of otherwise of puberty blockers. The study is here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8099405/
Load More Replies... olaff 422 5 months ago
Hooray. Some MAGAt mindslop attacking all trans people because of one case. Any article that clarifies that one source is a right wing propo outlet is already enough to ignore it.
UKGrandad 5 months ago
And that mentality is why we're in the mess we're in. Both sides are automatically accepting or rejecting stories on ideological grounds, regardless of the truth. 'If it's on Fox News, it's a lie', say liberals. 'If it's on CNN it's a lie', say conservatives. This kind of partisanship has lost sight of what is true or false: instead, it's 'if our side say it then it's true'.
Load More Replies... Undercover 5 months ago
Is this a poster-case to condemn all transgender people in general? Afaik most transgender persons don't regret their transition ever. So, this is ONE case, what's the agenda behind the reporting of this one single incident?
AndyR 5 months ago
9.8% discontinue hormone therapy, 7.6% stop GnRHa treatment, 7.4% withdraw before starting puberty blockers.
Load More Replies... Christos Arvanitis 5 months ago
BP you are giving voice to hate here. This is right wing transphobic Christian bullsh.it. It takes a ton of psychological screening and mental health testing in order to transition. Parents and doctors can't FORCE somebody to transition FFS. Body dysmorphia is a thing (my best friend growing up has dealt with it their whole life). and you are trivializing and minimizing the challenges and hate that transgender people face. DO better BP.
Rachel Pelz 5 months ago
I am not so sure about the amount of psychological and mental health screeing und present German legislation. I skipped the "forced" in this article and take -bias effect- that there are major health issues, many of them yet unknown, that come with taking hormones after transition. And I would love to have civil discussions about the long-term physical health effects without being suspected of being "anti-trans". Because there seems to be other issues involved too in the number of teenagers who claim to have been trans all the time (without parents ever noticing during childhood or having any memory supporting that). Please, let's look at the whole picture. And of course, every person needs to be loved and accepted. I shudder at the thought of parents not embracing their kids no matter what.
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