November 16, 2020: I got a letter saying that I was under investigation by @BCnursemidwife for my role in putting up an "I <3 JK Rowling" billboard. I had recently become a single mom to a baby and a toddler. I felt my life was in pieces, personally and financially, and this letter nearly sent me over the edge. So much happened between 2020 and now. I refused to keep the investigation confidential. I refused to accept a suspension or to publicly say I had been transphobic (because I am not). I was accused of spreading "medical misinformation" but then that charge was dropped, with zero explanation or apology (I demanded one but this demand went ignored). The BCCNM fought like hell to prevent me from having a single witness to testify in my defence. They didn't want the public to know that they were persecuting me, and they also didn't want me to even be able to defend myself. They spent days and days of the hearing attempting to disqualify every single witness I brought forth. It was as astounding as it was terrifying. I've received countless threats and have had plenty more anonymous, cowardly complainants try to have me fired for standing up for women and children. It continues to this day. There are battles that haven't been made public yet. (Yet!) I'm not the same person I was in 2020. (Just try me.) I've been through more than 20 days of trial, which finally ended today, March 19, 2024. Now I wait for a verdict and hope for justice. This process was hell. I did my best to endure it--I haven't remained calm throughout--in the hopes that something good would come at the end. I also endured it because the truth matters. Free speech matters. Women and children matter. I was overwhelmed with relief when @JCCFCanada told me they were taking on my case. They are the reason I was able to fight. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for @LDBildy and Karen Bastow. Lisa's closing remarks today were a wake-up call for Canada. They were perfect. (Lisa, please be my lawyer forever.) Thank you to @Docstockk @JamesCantorPhD @coachblade @Mason134211f @Miriam_Grossman for showing up--or being ready to--to speak to the truth, and science. And thank you to everyone out there who has given their support. I am bursting with gratitude for each and every person who took time out of their lives to encourage me in this fight. I needed it. I really did. And you gave it to me. Thank you.
I had no idea this was going on until just recently, and I can't believe you had to go through all of this. It sounds like hell. That being said, you deserve to be in the Canadian Freedom Hall of Fame. Alongside other greats such as: Tamara Lich Andy Lee *Amy Hamm* Justin Trudeau etc etc But seriously. Thank you for doing all this - so many of us stand with you while you wait for this decision. Stay strong 💪🏻.
@preta_6 That was incredible ordeal to endure. Most people don't appreciate how stressful it is to go through litigation of any kind, especially when you're on the defensive. Proud of you for standing tall and sticking to your principles. It's never an easy path. 🫡 #LiveNotByLies
@preta_6 @BCnursemidwife Congrats for speaking your truth and standing behind it to the end. We need more people like you.
@preta_6 @BCnursemidwife The process is the punishment. Standing with you in spirit.
@preta_6 @BCnursemidwife Congratulations for standing up in the face of all the adversity and bullies. You are bulletproof now. Watch out world!
@preta_6 @BCnursemidwife So happy to see this post. As a former nurse I was absolutely appalled when I learned about your case and what you have been subjected to. I hope you are amply rewarded financially for the stress you have been forced to live with.