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Theresa Wilson's avatar

Stella, you were a lifeline in those early days after our daughter medicalized. I am not sure what I would have done without Gender A Wider Lens. Just the experience of individuals talking openly about something no one else would was healing. Thank you for sharing how this affected you personally. It was a sacrifice professionally and personally for you.

When I heard in the US, as I am American, about the closing of LACH and the FTC hearing complaints, I intuitively thought of that old Bob Dylan song, A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall. It's been a long time coming for us voiceless parents, worried mothers wringing our hands and shedding our tears alone in the night. The fear, the anger and the helplessness. Finally, justice is on its way. Thank you for your part in righting this injustice for our children.

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Stella O'Malley's avatar

Thank you so much, I love Bob Dylan, and yes, that song fits just perfectly

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Evelyn Ball's avatar

This is wonderful, Stella. Thank you for building the wagon in the first place. I certainly jumped on when I found it and am so glad it’s finally gaining speed.

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Not Carole Hersee's avatar

Great letter published and good fallout. Thank you from affected parents xxx

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Sweet Caroline's avatar

Stella, in my opinion you will be in history as one of the greatest voices for the rights and protection of parents and children.

If not for you and Sasha I may have walked away from my family in desperation and desire to escape the pain and betrayal of the world turning upside down. I was so distraught.

But you gathered me up on your bandwagon and helped me learn how to stay in the fight to help my daughter one day at a time. I see signs she is coming out of the cult.

I will always support the expansion of your message because there is still so much to be done. Education of the public, breaking through the media stranglehold and recovery from a sort of belief-hangover that these kids will have for years to come once they escape the cult of gender ideology. ❤️

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EyesOpen's avatar

Yes, "Speaking the truth came at a high cost, too many of us lost our livelihoods, our friendships, even our families." I haven't seen the cracks in their defenses or bandwagons in my family and friend circles, but I like to hear that you are seeing them. Perhaps it will eventually come my way with time.

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Melissa R.'s avatar

I haven't seen cracks in my family or friend group either.

(Some people will concede that these identities are suspiciously trendy.)

Yet, they take the lead of the trans-affirming parents, the media they consume (NYT,etc.)--all of it wrapped up in progressive groupthink.

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EyesOpen's avatar

Yes, "progressive" group think is still strong in my area/circles.

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Peter Browne's avatar

Slowly growing roots will topple the wall eventually.

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Anon's avatar

Stella, you are so generous, it shows & I really liked Sandra Adam’s letter. Very resentful at that label you were given. Let’s stay resolute that this will one day end 🙏

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Richard DiMaria's avatar

I'm so happy to read that things are starting to change in ireland!

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MichelleC's avatar

Thank you Stella, you are an invaluable sane compassionate beacon of light!!

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Annie's avatar

Finally, a breakthrough! I can’t thank you enough for persevering— your work and Genspect have been a lifeline for us, and it’s changing the world, finally, for the good.

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