The Pain, Fear, & Anger After Colorado Springs

I am the mom of a 16yo trans girl and I started watching your videos on YouTube about a year ago, when she first came out to me, to learn more about trans issues and hear more trans voices so that I could help support my daughter. I really appreciate your voice and perspective on trans issues but also on other issues. I'm not sure what that has to do with the video topic, I just want you to know that I hear you and I see you and I am sorry your family doesn't understand you completely but I am glad they are accepting. My heart breaks for the families and friends of those who were killed at Club Q and I hope that as a cis ally I can help to influence the culture to more acceptance and less hateful speech towards LGBTQIA people. Sending you virtual mama bear hugs and support from California!

Abigail van Roode

Thank you for putting yourself out there, for taking the time and energy to put your thoughts to words in these dark days. And thank you for creating this space.

Keith Morse

Thank you so much for sharing this. I wholeheartedly agree. ... To write down all the thoughts I have right now would be too much of a wall of text, so let me just say this: You are right in all you said and all you feel. And as always I admire how you find your way through something as horrible as this to nuance and intellect, without leaving the emotions behind. I want a t-shirt that says "Our guiding star should be each other." All the best to you and your family. I hope you were able to find at least some joy after getting this off your chest.

Frau Tiger

Hypocrisy in the hands of haters is becoming more dangerous but we are all with you. Much love and step by step through everything.

Aud Pod

Jessie I agree with everything you said I am angry too I was angry when your Matt Walsh video was taken down when I have heard hateful crap pouring from horrible people. I know you are upset so am I how can it happen. Jessie know that there are people who stand with I am one. Get some rest you are an outstanding person

Jessie, you are cherished and loved, even in your anger, and even in your rage. Do your best to receive the love of your family.

SuperDezzy

I'm going to watch this later when my kids are in bed because it's such an upsetting thing. I'm sick and tired of this happening. And yet another in my own back yard. I want my loved ones to be safe. I want my kids to be safe. I want to get in Matt's face and scream that he's trying to get my kids killed, even though it wouldn't matter because he literally IS trying to get our kids and loved ones killed. I'm so angry. Much love to you. I hope you're enjoying your visit with your family at least.

sometimes crowds around. Please take care, get the simple stuff that we all need. Rest, Peace, Loving Touch. Clear water and good food. Love and Blessings to You Erica

Erica Peterson

May Love, Healing, Sweet Peace and Joy rain down upon you Jessie. May we all find the Wisdom that remains after Fear and Hate and Violence have stormed through us and out into the void. I love you Jessie, you are precious and we need you in our lives. I worry sometimes that you risk taking hurt to yourself from all the negativity that

Erica Peterson