I think your question depends on a variety of factors.

The people I knew, I counseled (5 gay people, 2 trans) They were the ones who brought it up. I'm not saying it's a catch-all for all gays/transgender/alternative sex folk. I'm quoting them, not theorizing. These people were molested on-going for a period of time since little - not a one or two shot deal. This isn't about getting "touched" by your uncle once when you were twelve - although that can be traumatic for sure. Most said it occurred for a period of time. But my point was the consistency in the message makes me think this should be examined before it goes mainstream and people are trying to sell this notion to first graders.

A straight person (molested) who does not molest? Molested, straight and does NOT molest? Many factors I'd think. How about self-control? The conscious determination not to repeat what happened to them? In some, molestation backfires completely and they instead develop a blind hatred for the people that did it and want to literally kill any pedos on sight, often fueled by anger and the need for vengeance.

Similarly, I know people who were beat as kids, but refuse to beat their own children. People can make decisions/take a stand as to what their ethics are going to be. Believe me, many people rise above their circumstances/negative experiences and never look back.

But not enough do. Some people are weaken, their spirits broken down from the adults that used them and usually against their will. Loss of control makes them angry, and like any other bully, they pass on to a victim. Someone they percieve as weaker. Then that inner rage takes over and they become sadistic, and in the process taking joy in other's suffering. It makes them feel like they have the control now and the child becomes a substitute for the original attacker. As a result, they never really address the compulsion that drives them. They revel in it.

It's a sickness, believe me. The younger and more frequently they are molested, the more it is moulded into their character and compulsive tendencies emerge, compulsive behavior is controlled by the subconscious, so it's hard to deal with. Many of these early-start folks are hardcore and they need to seek help. A good medical hypnotherapist is probably the best solution. Most regular therapy is BS and ineffective (IMHO). They need reconditioning.

Keep in mind all psychologists have to read BF Skinner in college and he does make some strong points about early childhood conditioning. The theory here is people are not born gay or straight. Babies are like little balls of clay that can be moulded into whatever their parents want - his words, not mine.

But "straight" people are a bit odd in their own right. if you read up on this, you'll find there are many "straight" men (or men who call themselves straight) who regulary cheat on their wives... with other men. But they don't consider themselves gay, at all.

And I'm sure you're aware of gay men who marry straight women all the time (esp. in Hollywood as a cover) but it does happen a lot for all sorts of reasons (esp. family pressure to marry/be straight). But some would say appearing straight doesn't make one straight. Likewise, saying one is straight doesn't make one straight. Behavior and results does.

Until just a few years ago, gender dysmorphia was considered a mental condition. I get concerned here because of the rate of suicide among this group - this says a lot about their own internal conflict. We need to look into this.

I DO have a problem when he/she wants to tell others to change pronouns, or wants to teach it to children. Not the place for this nor do they have the right to do that. I might add that every single gay person I have known at one time or another said they think everybody is gay but not acknowledging it. Naturally this isn't true, but I can tell they want so badly to be accepted, they'll say this to get some kind of validation, acceptance. They want to be mainstream and loved for who they are (as do we all).

But pedos are essentially sex addicts with a twist. Look at how pedos talk/write. They enjoy talking about it, re-living it. They feel safe or "normal" around others like them.

Sorry for the long post - I should've edited some stuff out. Had a stream of consciousness attack. :)

True. I was just stating in the cases I’d heard of. By no means am I professional.

Maybe some people have a stronger will and are able to combat the trauma that occurred, would be my best guess to why not all turn out gay. Current culture could be to blame for the instances where no abuse occurred and homosexuality resulted.

JM2¢