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Finally, on a personal note, she was at the time struggling with gender dysphoria and substance abuse. Since then, she has been managing these issues. She agrees that her behaviour was rash and is determined to find a unifying solution.

Is it really necessary to air this in public? Did you get her permission?

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Leah, the woman that statement references, posted her own personal message and apology below, so I think it's fair to assume she was consulted.

Though the whole situation has been an unfortunate mess, it takes real bravery to publically admit fault and share those sorts of struggles.

To be honest the "substance abuse" parts explains alot more about her behavior than the gender dysphoria. During the incident period there were a number of level-headed supporters of the project trying to dial it back, and it's as though she would double down at every opportunity.

> she would double down at every opportunity.

People with this kind of personal politics ALWAYS double down.

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