Hello supporters! 

First off, my new Instagram where I will be posting updates is @Jennifer_Milad_ Before I (foolishly) deleted my Instagram you may have seen a post that said I had to to get a meeting with the Bishop. Simply put, I was misinformed and I did not have to do that to get a meeting and am honestly ashamed that I succumbed to from the person (who I will not expose) who told me this information, and that I believed for a minute that the church would stoop so low to such tactics. This person I wrongfully trusted was in a panic and was worried that I might face a lawsuit for all the emails and text messages I've sent to all the priests I could. He was also worried about the rumors going around that I was accusing Nashville Priests of sexual harassment or that I was attacking anyone in any way. I let his worry take me too and he said that I will get a meeting if I delete the social media related to the petition and I believing him, wanted to be honest in the agreement so I permanently deleted my previous Instagram account which was where most of the updates were. I later realized that this was uncalled for and he also admitted that to me later, he was just wanting me to delete everything related to the petition including the petition itself to protect me. I assure you guys the church is not a mafia and I'm in no danger, there is no need to be afraid especially if it's standing up for human rights. I've known this person for a long time and I let that cloud my judgment, and I promise I won't let that happen again. The basic email and text messages Ive sent to all priests are below if you are interested. 

Hello:

      I'm emailing you because I want certain policies added to the sexual harassment policy of the Diocese that is currently being revised. My issue is that I'm not sure which ones would be best for the church- after all, I'm not clergy and you would definitely know better than me what His Grace Bishop Youssef would be willing to change. I want changes such as keeping confessions in a publicly viewable setting and giving victims a safe place to voice about their abuse without being judged. I've met someone (he lives in Canada) who has asked their diocese for certain policy changes and they're in the process of implementing those policies. I wish the same for our diocese and I will send you a copy of that person's petition, of which they worked with priests and other professionals. I'd like for you to review the petition as inspiration for what to ask from His Grace Bishop Youssef. Please do not think I am attacking the church in any way, I do not wish to do that but rather work with the church to reach an agreement. 

God Bless, 
-Jennifer Milad