The Reality of the Situation

While Dr. John Money was enjoying the fruits of his “successful” innovation, “Brenda” was struggling with her complicated situation. She was constantly a victim of bullying in school and at home; she felt neglected as no one understood how she felt. However, Dr. Money had given clear instructions to everyone not to tell her the truth.

Reimer’s secret also began to take its toll on the family. His father sank into alcoholism, and his mother felt so guilty that she attempted suicide. Reimer’s twin sibling, Brian, later descended into substance abuse and petty crime and developed schizophrenia.