Families across this district don’t all look the same, but we all share the same needs: safety, stability, and opportunity.

In this campaign and, if elected to Congress, my focus is on strengthening families, not labeling or stigmatizing them.

As a nurse and a mom, I’ve seen firsthand that dignity and respect aren’t abstract values; they’re what keep people safe, healthy, and supported.

I’ve also seen what happens when people are told, directly or indirectly, that their lives matter less than others.

And too often, the result is devastating, too often leading to tragic loss, leaving families to carry that pain forever.

Every child deserves to feel safe in their school.

Every family deserves to be treated with respect under the law.

No one should be singled out, excluded, or pushed to the margins because of who they are.

Government should be about solving problems, not deepening divisions.

It should protect people from discrimination, not define their identities in ways that make them less safe or less visible.

Safety and dignity are not competing values; they apply to everyone.

And the scientific research in public health and child development is clear: young people do better when they feel safe, accepted, and supported in their families, schools, and communities.

Medical and psychological organizations consistently find that family acceptance and inclusive environments are linked to better mental health outcomes for LGBTQIA+ youth, including lower rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide risk.

At the same time, rejection, isolation, or chronic stress from feeling unseen or unwelcome can cause real harm over time.

What I take from that is simple: Kids do best when public policy prioritizes their safety, health, and dignity over political point-scoring. They do best when schools and communities focus on safety, stability, and belonging.

That is what good policy should aim for: reducing harm, supporting families, and making sure every young person has the chance to grow up healthy and supported.

Mary Miller says, “Pride Month, in my opinion, is evil.”

I know that Pride Month reflects a core American value: that every person deserves safety, respect, and equal treatment, without exception.

And I know every family in this district matters, including my own, just as much as Mary Miller’s.