The public revelation of the true outcome of the Reimer case triggered a significant controversy within the scientific community. David's story directly contradicted Dr. Money's claims, leading to a firestorm of criticism that challenged the validity of his theory of psychosexual neutrality.

Scientific Backlash Against Dr. Money's Theory

The public revelation of his story triggered a series of unfortunate events in David Reimer's personal life. This chain of events ultimately led to his death by suicide in 2004.

The Suicide of David Reimer

In 1997, upon learning that Dr. Money was still presenting his case as a success for the theory of psychosexual neutrality, David Reimer and his brother decided to go public. They shared their experiences with the aim of discrediting the doctor's widely circulated publications.

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After transitioning to a male identity, David Reimer found comfort in his new life. He built new social connections and, in 1990, married a single mother, embracing the role of a husband and father, despite his infertility resulting from his childhood castration.

David Reimer's Adult Life as a Male

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Consider an individual who was born biologically male but, due to a surgical accident, was raised as a girl. As a teenager, this person rejected the female identity and chose to live as a male. In adulthood, he married a woman and became a stepfather, reporting a sense of comfort and stability in his life. Based on these adult experiences, what is the most accurate conclusion to draw about this individual's identity?

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