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Eleanor's avatar

Thank you so much for your courage is sharing your story. I am so, so sorry for all the anguish you have felt and the loss of your beautiful daughter.

If we are going to speak out for other kids, it is extremely important to write your elected Reps, *especially* if they are Dems. The link to find your Rep is at the bottom of this post.

Some might say, “why bother writing Dems, it’s hopeless?” Not true. Dems range from far left to moderate. I volunteer with my local Dem org, and I can tell you 2 things: 1) right now Dems are having a big internal debate on where to stand on these issues; 2) they really do pay attention to emails from their constituents. Many Dems realize the party moved too far to an extreme. Right now is when they are figuring out their platforms for 2026 and 2028. But in recent years, Dems have heard mostly from activist groups. They need to hear from us. And they need to know this issue is important to how we vote and donate.

How Dems vote will affect laws in blue states and nationwide. To actually change anything, writing your electeds is probably more important than posting online. I strongly suggest writing your Reps, Senators, and Governors. Write not just once but fairly regularly. Keep the letters polite and reasonable, but state your case clearly. They need to hear from families like ours.

https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

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LovingMother's avatar

I think that the "Totally Necessary and Life Saving Gender Affirmative Pharmaceutical and Medical Care preceded by Identity Destruction/Grooming" machine is more than average people can grasp/ put their heads around until it comes for their family/loved one. "It must be so rare, anyway! Only a few in a big city!"

When I was very young and becoming aware of the world I could not understand how the average German was OK with the Holocaust. In recent years I see. "It can't be that bad! Or, that many!"

Just look at what we have now with queerdoc.com

https://queerdoc.com/nullectomy-nullification/

And, I'm not even Jewish. In a couple years we will be hearing the same thing from those who endorsed the present American madness. "I didn't know!" the teachers and counselors and youth ministers will say.

This "medicine" must go for ALL ages. Why are the lunatics running the show?

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Clare Kerchhoff's avatar

Thank you for your beautiful post and for your courage and compassion. I am so sorry for your loss.

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Indio's avatar

Thank you for all you have done and for all that you are doing to bring reality back to this upside down world. This world where hurting people are told lies and given drugs and surgery instead of compassion and the real help they so desperately need to survive. Voices such as yours speak truth through your pain and sorrow. You are pushing back against the evil that is taking our loved ones, such as your beautiful Ilene. You are doing the Lord's work and I so appreciate you.

What you have endured in the loss of your daughter is utterly heart breaking, and in your courage you continue on. I watched as you told her story at the FTC conference and was so

blessed to see you speak out in the midst of such pain no parent should have to go through.

You give us all, the families of beloved children, grandchildren, our family members, the strength to carry on, to press on in the battle. My three grandchildren are still in the clutches of the cult that has devastated our family, and they have cut off any contact with me. But nothing will stop my prayers for them and for all the dear ones lost and for those left mutilated and sick still living the lie. And nothing will stop my speaking out.

"There is Hope - If We Speak Out." This says it all. Thank you.

Love, Indio

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Anna's avatar

I’m so glad you have found meaning in this fight. I hope you have connected with a lawyer — I recommend a couple under your last, heartbreaking post. Your daughter’s death will not be in vain.

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Elvira Syed's avatar

Still working on it. Unfortunately I don’t have the agreement yet. The problem is in the death note and the dcf report stated I was not to be safe around. That’s my understanding.

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Anna's avatar

She was not in her right mind. ❤️

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Anon's avatar

Such a touching post & update even though it is heartbreaking..thank you…

On a practical note, I listened to the ftc workshop & got the impression they were going to send out a link or something as a request for information? But there hasn’t been any particular follow up on that as far as I’m aware. Am I missing something or are we supposed to ‘complain’/submit our responses on their regular website? Anyone know?

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Marie's avatar

The RFI (Request for information) link hasn’t been posted yet. The FTC is working on it. PITT will announce when the link is live.

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Anon's avatar

Oh that’s good to hear, thank you

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E. Kathryn Stanley's avatar

Keep speaking out! That goes for us DIAG Democrats too. (https://www.di-ag.org/)

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Eleganta's avatar

Yes!

DIAG is such an important resource for Dems who believe that women deserve rights (who knew?).

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Adri Mans's avatar

I was watching the videos you added. OMG they are sick bastards, they are wolves under lamb skins. Supporting hidden meetings???? They helped 75 K children to transitioning???

They make our confused and traumatized children to become something impossible!

I think also is a lot of demonic activity going around. Hope Elvira doesn't believe that these men represent christianity in any form.

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Adri Mans's avatar

Yes! Yes and yes!!!

We must fight back and speak up!!!!!

At least your daughter's passed would not had been in vain.

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Average Dad's avatar

What a beautiful girl, my heart just breaks for the love lost. I pray for all our children, that they return to sanity and embrace and love the body they were born with.

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Alexander Joseph Hamburger's avatar

I am touched that the FTC has listened you. I am praying that more will come from this. May all the evil people who perpetrated crimes against children suffer the punishment they deserve.

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Grandma Eileen's avatar

I am deeply sorry for your loss, and I understand your pain far more than I can express. I believe God has indeed been blessing you through all these incredible signs (the meeting on your birthday, the cancelled flight, the rainbow) in honor of your beautiful daughter, Irene. You give us all hope. The wrong is being made right. Together we will continue fighting this evil cult as there is power in numbers and our numbers are growing, our voices are getting louder. Thank you for sharing your story, you are making a huge difference and impact. God bless you!

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Elizabeth Hummel's avatar

I'm in tears reading this. Thank you for your wisdom and courage and love.

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Eliza Mann's avatar

Thank you so much for sharing this post and the earlier one, which I just read as well. I’m so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. You went through such a nightmare, it both saddens and angers me to know that other adults were complicit in the loss of your daughter. I’m especially sad to read about that pastor’s involvement, as the church should be a place of affirming the goodness of the way God created us, male and female, rather than affirming an anti-science and anti-Christian ideology. I hope that there will be a reckoning for that pastor and any church that falls to this madness. May God bless you and comfort you as you grieve and continue to show you how to turn your grief into action to help others. Your voice is powerful, and it is making difference.

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OFAB's avatar

Beautiful picture. I “loved” your post based on that alone. And I would add another heart for what you wrote too. I am so sorry. My heart breaks for all our beautiful daughters.

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Marie's avatar

So much love to you True Teller. It’s been an honor meeting you and knowing you.

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Elvira Syed's avatar

Likewise Marie

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