Thank you, ArtleyWilkins. I’m sorry your niece had that experience, but glad she came to a place of acceptance. I can’t imagine how she must have felt, though.
I’ve seen posts and videos they’ve put on Facebook that suggest they do have similar values and beliefs to mine, though I will concede this isn’t the same as knowing them personally. I actually really hate Facebook and only joined so I could look at their accounts, to help make sure we had the right people to send the letters to. If they don’t respond in the next few weeks, or don’t want contact, I’ll be deleting my account!