May 12, 2021, 10:22 PM

Helen Keuning to Joanna Rudenborg

Cc: Cherin Marie, Eve Ahrens, [Advocate A], Brenda Dumper, Stewart Ruch


Hello Joanna,

This will be brief because [redacted personal information] — but I did not want to leave your email unacknowledged. 

I will only say that there was no thought of “shaming” in my mind or underhanded accusation of “ingratitude” toward you or Cherin. Honestly. I was simply confused.  And I wanted you to know that your input had made a difference for good, at least in my opinion. 

You are a great communicator so you explain much below that perhaps I should have picked up on but did not. I am truly sorry for the pain that my ignorance has caused you. 

I too have appreciated the personal communications that I received from you — and that is one reason I reached out, trying to expand my understanding and gain a perspective that is not naturally my own. I apologize for doing so clumsily and causing you more hurt. That was completely unintentional. Not that it makes the hurt any less, but I wanted you to know that. 

I will continue to read, ponder and digest what you have stated below. Thank you for taking the time to write such an extensive explanation in response to my inquiry. That is a gift. 


Sincerely,

Helen