They took her away :(

Oh this is so sad, so terribly terribly wrong. Does anyone know of any LGBT support in Ireland? Is there no one who can intervene?

I'm going to see if I can get any info that might help.
This just breaks my heart...

 

Is she of legal age?

 

Kinda tricky--keeping to EC's anonymity policy. I'll ask if I can give you an an email of a women I know who's been an activist in Ireland and has a lot of connections, but she's needs some idea where Rachel is.

I know I can't ask for more specific info, but I think it would be ok to give a nearby city. Is this the Republic or Northern Ireland?

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Here's from my friend. I've asked admin on EC if I could give you her email. Will do that they say it's ok.

Meanwhile, having the name of a nearby city, or the one where she's hospitalized, would be a big help.

" I have several contacts of folks that work with LGBT youth, my cousin is a pyschologist that works within this remit also, but knowing the location of were the person is would help, as it would give me an idea of who to reach out to specifically."

You shouldn't feel helpless! There are people out there who can help. We just have to find them and make the connections.

 

This makes me so sad I hope you get her back . I didn't come out yet because I thought this what my mom would do to me

 

The best you can do is find jobs and both save a lot of money so you can get her here hopefully she can hold out .

 

Yeah it will be very hard with school hmm I think maybe Desert plan might be the best .

 

Then maybe we could get info to her brother, who would know better how not to get her in trouble. There are resources there that could be of help to him.

Not good to let them frighten you so. Having to deal with this alone makes it so much harder. If you could tell me what city is nearby--no one would be able to do anything or know where she was, but I could pass on info about LGBT resources that might be available. They could be much help for her brother. What urban areas are near you? There might be LGBT counseling available for you to talk to.

don't think you're alone. You're not. There are people who can help. I know you have to be careful. That's understood.

 

Thank you for your help (*hug*)

 

Okay, that's a start. There should be something in Dublin. Are you in contact with her brother?

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Nick,

Ats what we're on this earth for, no? To help one another?

 

Hopefully she'll be alright

 

Maybe send that message to the Pope. He said it was wrong to keep persecuting gays when there were so many worse evils to fight. Your story is about love. How could he not sympathize. That might impress your parents...

Sounds crazy, but you could always write a letter... what you said in your first post. Leave no possibility untried.

Going to bed... you have been on my mind all day, you and Rachel. This really touched my heart. I want so much that you get back together again.

May it be so...

 

I used to think so. But recently I have been beaten (mentally) by someone who I was helping to for a long time, so I am hesitant to repeat the same mistake. Maybe I just need to grow a thicker skin.

 

If you hear more from Rachel's brother, let us know--and how you're doing, too. Is there anyone YOU can talk to? You said you're family is okay with your coming out--are you close? Can you talk with them?

I think it would be good for you to find and accept whatever support you can for yourself. I can't tell you how much this touches my heart. Take care of yourself.