Dear Friend of Life After Hate,
This month has seen a flurry of activity as LAH prepares for a busy few months ahead. Historically, the back-to-school season, followed quickly by the holidays, is the busiest time of the year, as families learn of loved ones’ involvement in online activities such as ‘Rage Farming’ or Ironic Meme posting and grapple with youth involvement in online communities, which inevitably induces changes in a child’s behavior, mood, and ultimately social preferences keeping them engaged online for longer and longer periods of time.
Concerned parents have asked us to help them understand 764 and the Com networks; we’ve heard funders share concerns about the actual costs of intervention, and there have been those who question whether people can actually change and whether it is worth funding such work. This is the current landscape of this work– questions about the process, about the cost, about those we serve, and ultimately whether they matter.
Of course, our supporters and champions stand with the work and share letters of support and encouragement; they also share that they just can’t fathom why an organization that does such life-changing work would be struggling to secure funding at this critical moment in our nation’s timeline.
Recent notes to our team shared these sentiments. We’ve lifted segments to share with you:
“The work that LAH does is a direct line to prevent the very attacks that this administration refuses to denounce. I care about this work because every person they work with is one less attack on a church, synagogue, or mosque, one less political leader being targeted, one less school shooting, and one less youth being groomed to harm themselves or someone else. In case people aren’t aware, the agitators are in our homes targeting our kids from their phones. If you care, you will help LAH change individuals’ lives so your child or loved one isn’t next. – T.”
“Dear Life After Hate Team,
Your organization represents something that I think our society needs more of: the belief that people can change. Helping someone walk away from hate is one of the most meaningful ways to make our communities safer and stronger. Thank you for the compassion, courage, and hope you provide to people who are trying to build a better life. I sincerely appreciate what you do and wish your team continued success. – G.”
In this edition of our newsletter, we share a brief look at who we serve and why in our 2026 FAQ. And we explore what success can look like for those who come through our doors, and celebrate a few success stories.
In gratitude,
Heather and Shannon
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In this work, the word ‘success’ is used cautiously. Defining success as permanently leaving extremism implies a level of certainty we cannot always guarantee. The process of disengagement and change is often complex, nonlinear, and highly individualized. However, we have seen success and know first hand the hard work that goes into each success story.
