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It's our ressponsibility to encourage others in the magical community to do the right thing where we can, yes.
We must remember what they are, of course, but that is hardly difficult to do.
I'm very sorry to hear of your misfortunes. I cannot imagine how difficult it must have been for you. If there is anything I can do to help, with your recovery or with regaining what you deserve, you simply must tell me so.
Of course you may speak to him! I imagine he will value your opinion.