back in 2015 I was sent to conversion therapy against my own will. I endured it for 6 months. I was a shell of a person after, and almost took my own life.
this is a very difficult topic for me to talk about it. but I feel compelled, to plea that we cannot accept this.
Today, I talked with State Department officers who were arbitrarily laid off by President Trump. From counterterrorism and embassy security, to protecting human rights around the world—their jobs are critical. Losing this expertise puts our security and prosperity at serious risk.
@RepDonBeyer I’m disappointed to not see any regard for the over 2000 of us civil service officers who are dedicated public servants and diplomats that will also be fired on Monday. As your constituent, I’d like to see you show as much concern for me as FSOs.
@RepDonBeyer appreciate you advocating against the firings at State Department, but your comments largely neglect your civil servant constituents (like me) who are also an invaluable part of the diplomatic corp and about to be fired as well. Please advocate against ALL layoffs!