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Hopeful Mom's avatar

It has been incredibly helpful for my mental health. I was so lost, devastated and felt all alone! I thank God for Genspect and all they do and have done for me and so many others!!

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Stella O'Malley's avatar

Thank you

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Anon's avatar
Mar 5Edited

Has truly saved my mind as the gaslighting continues & further estrangement by siblings. I am sadly reminded of the dismissal by family members when asked what I wanted for my birthday last year ‘a donation to Genspect - my support network’ & they chose not to. I’m putting it out there again this year, let’s see what happens. It is both heartbreaking & heartwarming that the fight continues. Grateful for everyone’s strength & the hatred we endure, especially Stella.

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Stella O'Malley's avatar

Thank you so much

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MummaBeeBlu's avatar

Thank you. I don't think those without skin in the game will ever really understand what you've done to help parents across the world.

We're dealing with hysteria in our homes, we don't need it in the places we look for sanctuary and support as well. You and the GDSN provide that space were we can regroup, again, thank you.

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Sad_Mom's avatar

Still sad…but not alone!

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Juliet N's avatar

I am not sure that there was ever a time in history where this many parents were turned into "mother bears" all at the same time. AND WE ARE NOT GOING ANYWHERE.

(Look out world!).

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Not Carole Hersee's avatar

Ever grateful xxx

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Grandma Eileen's avatar

God bless you Stella! You have helped my sister and countless others who suddenly found themselves trapped in this unbelievable scenario. You created a safe and honest space for those desperately seeking answers and help while trying to maneuver this shocking trans cult. I admire you and thank you for providing Genspect.

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MadWorld's avatar

GDSN and Genspect have been an absolute life-saver during many dark moments, and I thank you Stella for all that you have put in and sacrificed - in all your efforts - to support us parents. I know much of it has come at a cost to you, personally and professionally, as you face down activists and critics, and I want you to know that this is seen and deeply appreciated.

I have to tell you that the impact you made in the first (early days) GDSN meeting I attended was monumental. I'd been battling schools and health professionals for years, trying to get mental health support (not medicalisation) for my very young teenager, and being silenced by friends and family about the struggles I was having. I sent the kid for a sleepover and set an alarm for 3am to attend a GDSN meeting, and there you were - listening, understanding and connecting parents like me from all around the world. Your empathy and kindness and the words, "This is not your fault" landed at just the right time, and I still cry when I think of how much I needed to hear that.

I've since dipped in and out of other GDSN meetings, when I've been able to, with so many now at more achievable times for those of us in far-flung places. Sometimes all we need is to be heard, seen and felt, and to be not so alone. Connections through the GDSN were instrumental in the formation of our local in-person parent's support group in my city, which has been an other lifeline and the beginning of several real and valuable friendships.

My kid is now a medicalised, dysfunctional and lost young adult. It's been a long and heart-breaking road, but the support of Genspect, GDSN and the Wider Lens podcast has held me together. I'm now following your advice, Stella, in trying to find space for myself and my own journey, and the Serenity Prayer mantra is on high rotation in my head! I look forward to following the next phase of this valuable work you are doing.

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Karen's avatar

I am so thankful and grateful for this group. I felt so alone in what I was feeling and I started to wonder if I should be accepting of my daughter being trans. But my gut always told me otherwise. We need to support each other through this and pray to almighty God that one day our kids learn to love themselves as they are.

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Christy's avatar

I'd like to share my heartfelt gratitude for Stella & all of the other moms & dads! I can breathe a little now:) We are in this for the long haul too. Feeling hopeful ☺️ ❤️ Thanks ❤️

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Tonya's avatar

"While it can be hard to hear that this deliberate harm to children, parents and communities is continuing to happen, it is also valuable and deeply bonding to have a place where they can come to share and to support each other."

This sounds like the same kind of support that parents of vaccine-injured children share.

(And perhaps this massive surge in gender dysphoria, besides being obviously pushed on social media via the "gender-affirming treatment" industry, could also be happening in part due to vaccine injury.)

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tsavogadfly77's avatar

I wish it was possible to copy to my FB. I feel so outraged, all the time, about these issues. My son knew a young man who transitioned and then was desperate when he realised he had made a terrible mistake... He is definitely on the autistic spectrum and was sucked into someone's influence.

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MummaBeeBlu's avatar

You're a supporter of medical experiments on children and making vulnerable adults medicalised patients for life. That makes you one of.the grossest people on the planet. On your way.

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Sad_Mom's avatar

Nope

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