Growing Up As “Brenda”

Bruce Reimer began life after the surgery as “Brenda,” just as Dr. Money had advised. The experiment became known as the John/Joan experiment, and the twins seemed to adapt admirably to the roles they were given. Brian Reimer had a typical boy’s childhood. He enjoyed getting dirty and playing rough. But did “Brenda” follow her script?

Dr. Money noted that the twin “sister,” “Brenda,” was neater than Brian in his reports. He also stated that “Brenda” was the more stubborn and dominant personality of the two, which he dismissed as “normal tomboy traits.” However, the truth was that “she” hated her life as a girl, but that didn’t stop Money from claiming credit.