J.K. Rowling Writes about Her Reasons for Speaking out on Sex and Gender Issues

[MForstater]

www.jkrowling.com/answers/

[Barracker]

This should be kept at the top of this forum for a very long time.

She brings me to tears, and we all owe her, you, Maya, and so many other feminists a huge debt, for such courage.

Joanne, if you're reading, I can't find the words to express my thanks.

[BlueRaincoat1]

I have just read it, and she is extraordinary. It is a wonderful piece of writing. I felt quite emotional reading it. I think it will prove to be an extremely important reference point and contribution in the course of this debate. Well done JK Rowling, and thank you.

[Fanthorpe]

Wow, that’s a huge piece of work, I hope it was helpful to her to write that. No one can say she hasn’t done the working this issue, no one.

Sadly I think the haters will use it as more ammunition against her.

I thought she was incredibly wise before, but now I have nothing but admiration and respect.

[Fandoozle1]

Wow. What a remarkable woman. As is Maya, and all the women who continue to fight for the rights of females.

[wrongsideofhistorymyarse]

That was beautifully written and incredibly moving. 💐

[Campervan69]

Says it all. Amazing woman.

#IstandwithJKRowling

[RoosterPie]

I liked the part about it being easier to sit back and take the woke cookies - a subtle dig at Daniel Radcliffe (and now Eddie Redmayne).

She also knows that twitter isn’t everything and most people agree with her offline but are too scared to say so.

Well done Joanne

[Onelittlepiglet]

This brought me to tears. She said everything so eloquently and calmly. Despite everything that has been thrown at her over the past few months and especially days, she has even retained her sense of humour! I am in awe. Thank you, thank you, thank you JK Rowling for all you have done and are doing.

[Subsume]

That was incredibly moving and so well written. She is an amazing woman.

[KimberWozRobbed]

What an amazing essay. She will always have my support.

[rogdmum]

I’m in tears. I had to leave the room because DD was sitting there and I couldn’t contain myself. I don’t get teary about this anymore but I’m in tears.

[JulesJules]

Oh God. Started crying half way through and now I can't stop.

[LizzieSiddal]

Beautifully written.
JK didn't need to share such personal information and she's been forced to. Thank you JK, you speak for so many of us.x

[HeyDuggeesCakeBadge]

Wow, what an inspiration. If you read this Jo, know that I stand with you and I think you are very brave.

[LizzieSiddal]

Oh Jules I hope you're ok.

[LizzieSiddal]

I have a list of men I want to to read JK's essay. I wonder if they will bother

[MissFlite]

Beautifully written and I just wish everyone in the world would read it. I hope Daniel Fucking Radcliffe is ashamed of himself.

[JemimaShore]

My love for JKR is true and complete. Thank you JK Rowling, and every single woman who has spoken out, from the bottom of my heart.

You are truly courageous

[SheilaTakeABow]

It was just perfect in every way. What a remarkable woman.

[GirlInTheDirtyShirt]

I am so, so grateful to JK Rowling for taking this stand. So many women aren’t able to because of doxxing and death threats and losing their jobs. She speaks for all of us. I hope she reads this. If you are reading this, THANK YOU.

[PurpleHoodie]

Oh that is beyond amazing

[UncleShady]

Wow. That is brilliant She speaks for me, that's for sure.

[DifficultLemonDifficult]

She is fucking magnificent.

[Dances]

Jo,
If you are reading, from the bottom of my heart, thank you!

I am howling crying, in gratitude.

I too have been the victim of serious abuse and the trans activist movement has caused me untold fear and worry. It has led me to despair and bewilderment as to why women are so hated by so many.

I documented my abuse in my submission to the Scottish Government's Consultation. But they ignored me and every other women's submission and told us that our bodies and lives and experiences didn't matter and that women don't matter.

I understand what this has cost you. I thank you for speaking out, so eloquently and so bravely.

Truly...Thank You xxxx

[TalkingtoLangClegintheDark]

@Barracker

This should be kept at the top of this forum for a very long time.

She brings me to tears, and we all owe her, you, Maya, and so many other feminists a huge debt, for such courage.

Joanne, if you're reading, I can't find the words to express my thanks.

This. Also moved to tears here.

Joanne, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your grace, courage and honesty. Thank you for giving a voice to those of us who cannot, for whatever reasons, make our voices heard under our own name.

Solidarity and love, from one survivor to another xxx