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    • Psychology
    • Medical Sociology
    • Gender Studies

    Background:

    • Exploration of emotion management in individuals with atypical sex anatomies.
    • Focus on the impact of suppressed emotions and delayed dialogue in medical and familial contexts.
    • Analysis of how medical practices can inadvertently silence or erase bodily differences.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine how emotion is managed in narratives of individuals with atypical sex anatomies.
    • To investigate the consequences of avoiding emotional dialogue regarding these differences.
    • To understand the role of emotion care in the experiences of affected individuals and their families.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of personal narratives and therapeutic exploration.
    • Focus on identifying emotion management strategies, particularly 'stonewalling'.
    • Examination of the long-term effects of emotional suppression and the potential benefits of emotional acceptance.

    Main Results:

    • Emotion care is frequently sidelined in favor of medical interventions.
    • Medical focus on erasure and silencing of bodily differences leads to prolonged emotional suffering.
    • 'Stonewalling' is a common strategy, leaving individuals to internalize societal judgment.
    • Acceptance of differences and connection with others fosters greater joy and well-being.

    Conclusions:

    • Prioritizing emotional dialogue can improve communication between patients and providers, and within families.
    • Acknowledging and embracing bodily differences is crucial for mitigating emotional suffering.
    • Therapeutic approaches should integrate emotional processing to support individuals with atypical sex anatomies.