You are doing the right thing. You are refusing to be intimidated by trolls. You are a virtuous character, honest woman, responsible parent & proactive citizen to be admired & respected as an exemplar of forthrightness, integrity & courage.
You are a soldier of righteousness, which in abnormal times like these seems 'old fashioned', but only because the larger society has lost its fundamental existential anchorages, its moral way & a sustainable vision of itself.....& fallen off an ideological cliff into the valley of the shadow......
You do not have to join the lemmings who are upbraiding you for calling out the emperor's new clothes, or refusing to listen to the foxes without tails.
You are a shining light to those around & never forget it Lynn: a fortress of hope.
Lynn, so very sorry you’re being subjected to this vitriol for your truth, bravery and courage. You speak for children, parents and women— and we are beyond appreciative and in awe. Humanity is being tested and you’re rising to the challenge. You make me proud to be a mom and woman.
But they are all lies. Injonctions to shut you up. Because you are telling a truth the people who write that despicable filth don’t want to hear. They want to keep pretending cutting off breasts and taking pills is finding your authentic self. If they listened to you, it would mean their lies would come crumbling down and they’d have to face the fact that they are enablers of self destruction, that they are abusers themselves.
This is the kind of story that matters A LOT. While I wish Lynn hadn't lived through the things that gave her material to write it, I am very thankful that since it happened, she so masterfully uses her writing to make more people aware.
Thank you, Lynn, for publicly expressing how we feel. And I marvel at how easy it is for the little people behind the Twitter curtain to rant, rave and abuse anyone who does not fall in line with their warped ideology. They are all thoughtless cowards.
Thank you Lynn for putting yourself out there so bravely. You're taking the hit for all of us. Parents of trans children are as diverse as all other parents, politically, culturally, religiously, racially, personally, in their parenting styles and in every possible way. The one thing we have in common is the depth of our helpless pain as our beloved sons and daughters destroy themselves.
"Mourning a person who didn't die" is completely normal and something that many of us are unfortunate enough to experience in our lifetimes. We're not mourning a death, we're mourning a loss.
You're one of the bravest and strongest women I know. I admire you. <3
Lynn Meagher is a liar, an abuser, a threat to the community. She has several unmedicated mental health / personality disorders that she refuses to get treated while all the rest of us paid the price for 20 years. Meanwhile she thinks she's qualified to tell other people they can't take their medications either even if they want them. Lynn is a poopoo peepee dumb dumb bad humanbeing and I hate her.
Lynn I love you for speaking the truth for all of us. At first I was shocked and upset by these sorts of posts directed at myself and now I laugh when the same old tropes come up, like there are just three or four trigger responses from a few idiots. Sooner or later they block you and twitter becomes more of an echo chamber on our side! One response I find amusing is when you get that parents who feel like we do "will die alone", as if our lives are totally about our children, that is all we do in our lives is worry about them, and we don't care about young people and families en masse which is what this issue has developed into.
Ps I work in an environment where I see adult children abandon their parents frequently then come after the estate when they die, nothing about being trans, just abandoned the notion of honouring their fathers and their mothers.
Lynn…or anyone here…Could you direct me to a parent support group in the area of Greensboro, NC? The only support groups I can find are the ones who are in support of their child transitioning.
Hi. I read your article on the Federalist, and only came here to share how I felt without attacking you. Please keep in mind I am a minor and do not know much about the world, but I’ll share what I think I do.
I am transgender. You may take that how you like it. As a mental illness, an identity, whatever you wish. But regardless, I do not feel comfortable when others think of me as the gender on my birth certificate. I have a supportive family, and I am usually content with myself. Any mental health issues I have had related to my gender have been due to feeling as though others didn’t accept me, or not accepting myself.
With this out of the way, I’d like to start by saying I empathize with you. I have a young brother, and if I felt he was changing so drastically that I was losing him, I too would be upset. However, I feel as though you are putting too much strain on yourself and your child’s relationship. From what I understand, you feel as though the belief that your child is transgender has ruined the beautiful girl you raised. I believe there’s a different possibility.
Your child is still your child. They have changed, as any child does throughout their life. If you begin to speak to your child again, I’m sure you will find the person you raised. And I’m sure your child would appreciate your effort to reconnect. Any anger they feel towards you is likely due to the fact that they feel you pushed them away through your unacceptance. I am not asking you to change your ideologies, but simply to consider something.
Is it worth it? An article I read once on parents of transgender people asked an important question, as follows. “Would you rather have a dead daughter, or an alive son?”
Many transgender suicides result from a lack of family support. I know if my mom didn’t support my identity, I would be in a very dark place.
I do not know you, I know only what you have written. I do not know your child either. Maybe reaching out won’t work, but I think it’s not a terrible idea to try. I’m sure you have reached out, but maybe try a different opener now. Tell your child you value your relationship higher than your political beliefs, or perhaps that you don’t fully agree with what you believe is a choice they made, but you are their mother nonetheless. I’m sorry for what you’ve been through- depression and suicidal thoughts is something no one should have to experience. You’re strong for making it through. I’d like to apologize for leftists who have resorted to attacks rather than genuine arguments or discussions. I hope you take the time to read and consider this. Have a wonderful day.
Sock it to 'em Lynn.
You are doing the right thing. You are refusing to be intimidated by trolls. You are a virtuous character, honest woman, responsible parent & proactive citizen to be admired & respected as an exemplar of forthrightness, integrity & courage.
You are a soldier of righteousness, which in abnormal times like these seems 'old fashioned', but only because the larger society has lost its fundamental existential anchorages, its moral way & a sustainable vision of itself.....& fallen off an ideological cliff into the valley of the shadow......
You do not have to join the lemmings who are upbraiding you for calling out the emperor's new clothes, or refusing to listen to the foxes without tails.
You are a shining light to those around & never forget it Lynn: a fortress of hope.
No Pasaran!
Lynn, so very sorry you’re being subjected to this vitriol for your truth, bravery and courage. You speak for children, parents and women— and we are beyond appreciative and in awe. Humanity is being tested and you’re rising to the challenge. You make me proud to be a mom and woman.
These messages are awful and abusive.
But they are all lies. Injonctions to shut you up. Because you are telling a truth the people who write that despicable filth don’t want to hear. They want to keep pretending cutting off breasts and taking pills is finding your authentic self. If they listened to you, it would mean their lies would come crumbling down and they’d have to face the fact that they are enablers of self destruction, that they are abusers themselves.
Keep talking. You are the light.
I've heard them all.
This is the kind of story that matters A LOT. While I wish Lynn hadn't lived through the things that gave her material to write it, I am very thankful that since it happened, she so masterfully uses her writing to make more people aware.
Thank you, Lynn, for publicly expressing how we feel. And I marvel at how easy it is for the little people behind the Twitter curtain to rant, rave and abuse anyone who does not fall in line with their warped ideology. They are all thoughtless cowards.
You are very brave. I wish all the other people who know what going on had the same courage.
Thank you
Thank you Lynn for putting yourself out there so bravely. You're taking the hit for all of us. Parents of trans children are as diverse as all other parents, politically, culturally, religiously, racially, personally, in their parenting styles and in every possible way. The one thing we have in common is the depth of our helpless pain as our beloved sons and daughters destroy themselves.
"Mourning a person who didn't die" is completely normal and something that many of us are unfortunate enough to experience in our lifetimes. We're not mourning a death, we're mourning a loss.
You're one of the bravest and strongest women I know. I admire you. <3
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Lynn Meagher is a liar, an abuser, a threat to the community. She has several unmedicated mental health / personality disorders that she refuses to get treated while all the rest of us paid the price for 20 years. Meanwhile she thinks she's qualified to tell other people they can't take their medications either even if they want them. Lynn is a poopoo peepee dumb dumb bad humanbeing and I hate her.
Lynn I love you for speaking the truth for all of us. At first I was shocked and upset by these sorts of posts directed at myself and now I laugh when the same old tropes come up, like there are just three or four trigger responses from a few idiots. Sooner or later they block you and twitter becomes more of an echo chamber on our side! One response I find amusing is when you get that parents who feel like we do "will die alone", as if our lives are totally about our children, that is all we do in our lives is worry about them, and we don't care about young people and families en masse which is what this issue has developed into.
Ps I work in an environment where I see adult children abandon their parents frequently then come after the estate when they die, nothing about being trans, just abandoned the notion of honouring their fathers and their mothers.
Just to be clear: we're not "theorizing" about abuse, we're taking the word of your son who described several incidents in detail.
https://www.thepinknews.com/2020/02/06/lynn-meagher-called-out-children-trans-cult-proud-boys-posie-parker-christian-post/
I'm not aware of any post or interview where you denied any of this, either.
Lynn…or anyone here…Could you direct me to a parent support group in the area of Greensboro, NC? The only support groups I can find are the ones who are in support of their child transitioning.
Hi. I read your article on the Federalist, and only came here to share how I felt without attacking you. Please keep in mind I am a minor and do not know much about the world, but I’ll share what I think I do.
I am transgender. You may take that how you like it. As a mental illness, an identity, whatever you wish. But regardless, I do not feel comfortable when others think of me as the gender on my birth certificate. I have a supportive family, and I am usually content with myself. Any mental health issues I have had related to my gender have been due to feeling as though others didn’t accept me, or not accepting myself.
With this out of the way, I’d like to start by saying I empathize with you. I have a young brother, and if I felt he was changing so drastically that I was losing him, I too would be upset. However, I feel as though you are putting too much strain on yourself and your child’s relationship. From what I understand, you feel as though the belief that your child is transgender has ruined the beautiful girl you raised. I believe there’s a different possibility.
Your child is still your child. They have changed, as any child does throughout their life. If you begin to speak to your child again, I’m sure you will find the person you raised. And I’m sure your child would appreciate your effort to reconnect. Any anger they feel towards you is likely due to the fact that they feel you pushed them away through your unacceptance. I am not asking you to change your ideologies, but simply to consider something.
Is it worth it? An article I read once on parents of transgender people asked an important question, as follows. “Would you rather have a dead daughter, or an alive son?”
Many transgender suicides result from a lack of family support. I know if my mom didn’t support my identity, I would be in a very dark place.
I do not know you, I know only what you have written. I do not know your child either. Maybe reaching out won’t work, but I think it’s not a terrible idea to try. I’m sure you have reached out, but maybe try a different opener now. Tell your child you value your relationship higher than your political beliefs, or perhaps that you don’t fully agree with what you believe is a choice they made, but you are their mother nonetheless. I’m sorry for what you’ve been through- depression and suicidal thoughts is something no one should have to experience. You’re strong for making it through. I’d like to apologize for leftists who have resorted to attacks rather than genuine arguments or discussions. I hope you take the time to read and consider this. Have a wonderful day.