A male fitness trainer who lives with dissociative identity disorder (he did) revealed his heartbroken story and the reasons to pursue breast surgery in the episode of 11 August of KBS Joy’s Variety show Ask us anything, Fortune Teller.
By appearing on the set in a long wig and skirt, the guest immediately surprised that the hosts Seo Jang-Hoon and Lee Soo-Geun. He presented himself how to have three identified personalities: Oh Sung-Jin, a 40-year-old man with 19 years of experience as a fitness coach; Kang soon, a 30 -year -old woman who likes selfies and represents her childhood; And “The Manager”, a highly protective personality for personal information.
“In total, I have more than five personalities, but only three have been identified,”, he said. “I don’t think there is someone else in Korea. Abroad, there are even cases of over 70 personalities.” After seven years of treatment, he observed, the alter are now aware of each other.
Next to Did, he also experiences gender identity disorder and depersonalization disorder. “Even with testosterone injections, my female personality has not disappeared”, He explained. “So I started taking female hormones. This winter, I intend to get an increase in breasts and a face intervention. I am concerned about gaining to live later.”
The coach married in 2008 and has twin children. However, he revealed that his identity struggles derive from serious childhood trauma. “From the age of five until before entering the elementary school, I was sexually attacked. That trauma caused my confusion of gender identity,”, He said, adding that he became fully aware of his condition during military leave.
When he was asked if he wanted to live exclusively as Oh Sung-Jin if healed, he hesitated-Viring that the Kang soon the personality was “listening to” at that moment. “I’m not trying to become more beautiful”, He said, “But I hope people see me like a woman.”
SEO Jang-Hoon expressed concern about his career: “If you continue to take female hormones as a fitness coach, will you not lose muscle mass?” The guest reassured him, affirming, “I have eight professional cards, earned at national level and abroad. Out of 100 competitions, I first put in 78. Even with female hormones, I can keep my muscles.”
The coach clarified that he only provides for breast surgery and no lower body procedures, which pushed Lee Soo-Geun to comment, “This is because Sung-Jin would not allow it” – An observation that visibly moved the guest.
“I am criticized for not being neither here nor there”, He admitted. “People tell me they choose one, but it’s not something I can control. The female personality wants to remain the only one, but the male personality can’t stand it.”
SEO Jang-Hoon warned that surgery could have an impact on its finances and family members. The guest recognized the concern: “It’s true. I live for my family. My children are still young and they think that I am for shows. My wife has been next to me since I started care.”
Sources: Nate
