Thanks for letting us know what you hear when someone uses the word “ally,” James. The heart of what we’re taking from your message — that to really and truly help someone it’s important to do more than just hear what they say. We’re glad to be able to share Suzanne and Jack’s story with you and our whole audience, partly because it examples active love, learning, and the embracing of community with listening being a key (but not exclusive) part of that process. All the best!

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