The term “peaking” has become central to debates about transgender issues, often tied to allegations that gender-critical (GC) groups like Genspect pressure individuals into adopting anti-trans views. This article examines the connection between Genspect and the peaking tactic, focusing on the roles of Zhenya Abbruzzense, a co-founder, her daughter Maia Poet (X: @thepeacepoet), a detransitioner…