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Feminism: Sex and gender discussions

Update on Magdalen Berns

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TurboTeddy · 21/08/2019 17:08

Just saw this and thought some people here would be interested. It's sad news but it sounds like Magdalen is being well supported.

Wholly inadequate Flowers for Magdalen, her family and friends and a heart felt thank you for your strength, courage and hard work in highlighting the issues of trans ideology and its impact on women's rights.

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GrinitchSpinach · 21/08/2019 21:16

Damn it; damn it; damn it; damn it.

I knew that a glio diagnosis would basically inevitably lead to this, but I admit I held out a childish hope that somehow Magdalen would beat the odds because it’s just so damn UNFAIR.

I will try to send something separately to FWS, but in case Susan is still reading, please tell M she has a dedicated fan in me, somewhere on the US East Coast, raising daughters I hope will follow in her incredibly brave, full of integrity, straight-up dgaf footsteps. Her influence ripples on and on and on, more than she can know.

franke · 21/08/2019 21:23

I was about to post a quote from one of her videos, but realised it might well be taken down here. All I can say is thank you for never compromising. Peace and strength x.

Ffsnosexallowed · 21/08/2019 21:29

Always true to herself and a true advocate for women. Wishing her peace and strength to all who know and care for her personally. She leaves a legacy which few of us do. So so sad

BiologyIsReal · 21/08/2019 21:32

So so sorry. Peace be with you brave woman. There are many here who will keep the flag flying for you Flowers

FloralBunting · 21/08/2019 21:36

franke the fact that it may well be taken down is why this will be my last post on FWR, because Magdalen Berns is uncompromising feminist, and I will no longer contribute content to a site that claims to host feminist conversation but will delete simple factual truth from women who do not comply with men's wishes.

But, I will leave on a thread that is unapologetically woman-centred because that is Magdalen through and through. Her fierce, assertive clarity, wicked humour and genuine bravery has affected so many women for the good. I count myself honoured to have interacted with her on Twitter in a positive way. Her video on the different views of feminists, anti-feminists and transactivists on sex and gender is only about 5 minutes long, but it's a very clear presentation on the logic and well worth watching a couple of times to get the ideas clear.

Magdalen, you have been a warrior. We salute you, we love you, and most of all, we promise we will keep making our stand for women's sex-based rights and protections, and I know I for one will do so in large part because of you. Rest well, dear one.

GlorianaCervixia · 21/08/2019 21:40

Finding Magdelen’s videos was like someone has turned the light on when I’d been scrabbling around in the dark. Her intelligence, her wit, her strength, and her refusal to tell lies that would harm women have meant so much to me. I hope she is surrounded by love and comfort now.

Ffsnosexallowed · 21/08/2019 21:41

@FloralBunting 👏👏

zebrasdontwearbras · 21/08/2019 21:46

I'll miss you, Floral. The TRAs want us to leave, so that's why I stay.

More Thanks for Magdalen.

TigerDroveAgain · 21/08/2019 21:46

Oh no no. So sorry to hear this feared but hoped against news. God speed and peace.

truthisarevolutionaryact · 21/08/2019 21:49

Magdelen has been a real trail blazer - one of the first to make sense of this for me and for so many other women.

We hold Magdalen in our hearts.

Cascade220 · 21/08/2019 21:54

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weebarra · 21/08/2019 21:55

I'm so sorry to hear this.

TerfTalk · 21/08/2019 21:58

This is so sad.

Magdalen will be remembered fondly by history. She was one of the first people to call out this nonsense for what it was. This came at a huge personal cost to her.

To her family and friends, I am so sorry. I can't even imagine how you're feeling. Thanks

S1naidSucks · 21/08/2019 21:59

Magdelen, you have put into words what so many of us were worried about, but couldn’t articulate why. You’ve peaked this middle aged Northern Irish woman and given me the courage to speak out to friends, family and even strangers.

KatvonHostileExtremist · 21/08/2019 22:02

Seems so very unfair. She burns so brightly.

Just such an incredible and brave woman

picklemepopcorn · 21/08/2019 22:04

What an free thinking, individual star she is!

RuffleCrow · 21/08/2019 22:09

Magdalen, you changed my life. Thank you.

Voice0fReason · 21/08/2019 22:14

Too bloody sad.
Such an awesome woman.

GurlwiththeCurl · 21/08/2019 22:24

Such a wonderful, brave and inspiring woman. I am so sad to see this and send her, her family and friends my very best wishes.

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TerfTalk · 21/08/2019 22:27

I've just looked at Twitter. I'm sorry, but I'm finding some of the tributes quite insensitive. Some of them read like memorials. I don't like it. Surely, there's a chance she can still pull through?

Threadbaretoe · 21/08/2019 22:30

So pleased a woolly hug has been given. I came on here to check!
What an amazing contribution she has made to women and a great legacy!

Wonderbag · 21/08/2019 22:38

Just awful news Sad

nonsenceagain · 21/08/2019 22:39

Terrible news. Love and solidarity to Magdalen. You've changed the world for the better. Thank you 💕

TurboTeddy · 21/08/2019 22:45

TerfTalk
I'm afraid recovery is very unlikely. Magdalen's cancer is rare and considered incurable, there is a 5% 5 year survival rate. It's beyond tragic, I've been keeping an eye out for updates in the vain hope of a miracle.

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