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JK new post on her reasons for writing about gender

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BlackKite · 10/06/2020 17:13

www.jkrowling.com/opinions/j-k-rowling-writes-about-her-reasons-for-speaking-out-on-sex-and-gender-issues/

Enjoy

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Tianalia · 10/06/2020 18:25

So thoughtfully written. It sums up everything so well. Thank you JK.

Deanetta · 10/06/2020 18:25

I love this woman so, so much.

JellySlice · 10/06/2020 18:24

Email and tell her:

[email protected]

OrangeBlossomsinthesun · 10/06/2020 18:24

I shared it on FB, but didn't say anything about it. My cousin (a lesbian) has immediately commented what a horrible person JK is and how she couldn't finish reading it.

Thisismytimetoshine · 10/06/2020 18:23

@LouHotel

TRA’s on twitter telling their followers not to read because it’s triggering.

Do not even notice what their doing?

What exactly is it triggering? Are any of them articulate enough to explain? Daft question, I suppose... Baffling 🤷🏻‍♀️
JemimaShore · 10/06/2020 18:23

TRA’s on twitter telling their followers not to read because it’s triggering.

Ah yes. Of course. "Don't read it, let us decide for you if it is valid or not" Don't Read It!! Big Brother says so.

I see how it is.

ThinkIveFoundYourMarbles · 10/06/2020 18:22

Another one here with dust in her eye... Star Jo!

Heartlake · 10/06/2020 18:20

Such grace and style. The best way. Thank you Joanne so much. I too can't share... But... I'm so glad I read it the day it was published. I've just told my DD you're a hero (which as a HP fan she knows), to remember this day, and that I'll explain why when she's older.

FaceOfASpink · 10/06/2020 18:20

💗💗💗💗💗

Cuntysnark · 10/06/2020 18:20

Wow. That was uplifting. What a strong honest woman. Couldn’t love her more.

OceanOrchid · 10/06/2020 18:20

scoop up the woke cookies and bask in a virtue-signalling afterglow

What a polite way to say “shut up, daniel”.

By revealing her history, she has made it very difficult for most moderates (particularly those who haven’t thought deeply about the issue) to denounce her for this piece. How depressing that it is necessary though.

BadgertheBodger · 10/06/2020 18:19

This is fucking marvellous! What a fabulous, brave, incredible woman Flowers

SheSpeaksForMe · 10/06/2020 18:19

I have name changed to say thank you.
She speaks for me. She has laid out very thought and concern that I have had for the last 5 years. It’s like she read my mind, unscrambled it all and made it make sense.
I feel understood and not alone.
It’s the essay I’ve been trying to write in my head.
I don’t hate.
The last paragraph is what I want the most. To not be afraid to speak out.
Thank you JKR, from the bottom of my heart. Donations to your charities happening today.
Also thank you to you brilliant women here.

LouHotel · 10/06/2020 18:19

TRA’s on twitter telling their followers not to read because it’s triggering.

Do not even notice what their doing?

Kit19 · 10/06/2020 18:18

I got tearful reading this - she’s amazing! I will definitely email her thanking her for all she’s done & is doing.

Pindlesandneedles · 10/06/2020 18:18

Another lurker - She is amazing, thank you so much JKR

megletthesecond · 10/06/2020 18:17

That's a fab piece. Top work JK.

FiveFootTwoEyesOfBlue · 10/06/2020 18:16

This is so honest and balanced and empathetic. I've just shared it on facebook too. Slightly dreading logging back in to see the reaction.

WeetabixBananaHipsterFFS · 10/06/2020 18:16

Perfect.

zanahoria · 10/06/2020 18:16

I find it inspiring, not just because of the subject matter but the style in which she has felled thousands of twitter trolls.

It's truly magical!

SkaraBrae · 10/06/2020 18:16

Loved that she mentioned Magdalen Berns.
I remember when she followed her on Twitter and the TRAs went insane.

SunshineThelma · 10/06/2020 18:15

@WomaninBoots

Holy crap I am SO close to sharing this on Facebook and losing all my friends... SO close.
Same here. I love her.
SirVixofVixHall · 10/06/2020 18:15

Gia Milinovich is getting some really horrible aggressive tweets, just for commenting on this, please report them if you are on twitter, I have been reporting and have flipped back to this for a minute to ask others to do the same. Oh and block the bastards at the same time maybe.

TherapistInATabard · 10/06/2020 18:15

She makes a number of references to research she claims to have made into the subject

This jumped out and pissed me off in that Independent article 🤨