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Apr 13, 2022Liked by @TullipR / Ritchie

Please know that many people might not comment because you have spoken so powerfully and wisely that it's not clear what to say to show support. And gratitude.

If support is even the word-your writing shows so much inner strength-so you might not find support useful, but anyhow, please know hearts and minds are here for you.

Wishing you so many good things going forward as you create your path in life.

I'd say strength and courage but you have those already.

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Apr 13, 2022Liked by @TullipR / Ritchie

Love your beautiful soul!

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Apr 13, 2022Liked by @TullipR / Ritchie

Poignant and hopefully will be very useful to those questioning the currently accepted orthodoxy.

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Apr 13, 2022Liked by @TullipR / Ritchie

Your story and your essays have so much honesty and give me such hope! I heard recently that our suffering often becomes our calling…

You are making a real difference and it is likely the people who find courage because of your integrity will never meet or tell you. I promise you- you matter -you always did - now and forever!

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Apr 13, 2022Liked by @TullipR / Ritchie

Thank you so much. You are a generous person for sharing you personal experience for the benefit of others. Also, you are a talented writer, insightful and eloquent.

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Apr 13, 2022Liked by @TullipR / Ritchie

Your story give me so much hope.

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Apr 18, 2022Liked by @TullipR / Ritchie

The world is better with you in it. You have a great capacity for reflection and share it beautifully. Thank you.

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Apr 15, 2022Liked by @TullipR / Ritchie

You have a way with words, thank you

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You write very well. Keep going.

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Apr 13, 2022Liked by @TullipR / Ritchie

I'll have to reread — a few times — to take that all in. There's a lot there and I think maybe those on the outside could use a bit more hand-holding. Hope you'll consider taking each of the major concepts and going in to more detail about both your own internal experience and how the community at large operated. That aside: "We are in pain and we are traumatised yes, but the vast majority of us have picked up dysphoria as a cop-out and to make take our internalised self hate and project it externally, with encouragement." Powerful statement. And the last phrase cannot be overemphasized.

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Apr 29, 2022Liked by @TullipR / Ritchie

Thank you for sharing your story. It helps me understand my daughter's feelings better. You are one of the heroes in all of this craziness. It means the world to parents like me that you are speaking out.

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Thank you for your honesty and bravery. I know it’s difficult to leave the trans community. You will help a lot of people, and you give us parents who are going through this with our kids…..HOPE! God Bless You!

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