I hope this note finds you well. Our mutual friend {Name} mentioned that you are thinking of publicly sharing your story about {incident/crime/abuse/situation}. You are so brave!
I was interviewed by {Reporter Name} from {News Organization} for {article}. I found this reporter to be smart, thorough, and, above all, compassionate. I never felt rushed or steered in any particular direction.
I was very nervous waiting for the story to come out, but when it did I was incredibly pleased. {Reporter Name} was able to capture my experience and put it into the context of the broader issue. Moreover, they had the full backing of the {News Organization}.
In my opinion, {Reporter Name} is a professional journalist of good character and I recommend that you meet with them when you're ready.
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