Of course the people who have had the surgical mutilation imposed on them/their bodies without their choice are survivors. And they have coped with their circumstances. But it is sad in many, many ways. Looking below the surface of the wealth and contrived celebrity and accouterments will lead to a deeper understanding of the trauma to them and to life itself. The demands of ritualistic compliance is sub-human. Peel back the layers of false media summaries of glamor and importance. They form a tight community within the altered human category of "baphomet". They choose or are forced to have "marriages" or relationships with others in the same situation. Normal people are not involved in their circles. Just examine the pain endured by someone who mistakenly gets involved with an altered human.. confusion and hurt abounds in their lifetimes. It is an aberration hurtful to all around... At the height of the disturbance to be felt is that then these poor souls are trained/encouraged