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Oh my! This is so devastating for a child. I believe some children are scared for life and others find the inner strength to fight for children's rights and protect them from evil beings like this. They are the people that stand up and defy the demons that tried to hurt them and others. They speak out regardless of the consequences. They conquer the hurt and pain to divulge what they know and to save others. God Bless all children!
posted by
Goldiec
on March 7, 2021 at 10:01 AM
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Re: Re: I think it is because we are clueless.
Who would ever guess that this would be a thing that occurs between a trusted adult and an innocent child? I had a few friends who had similar stories. My mother, grandmother, and two of my daughters have also experienced the "Me Too" ordeal. I believe that many boys and men go through it as well, but are not as willing to talk about it.
posted by
Sherri_G
on March 7, 2021 at 7:33 AM
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Probably a big factor in lots of emotional disturbances throughout life. Unless one is able to realize that they really were just a child and a victim. Of course easy to say and I can still feel the pain of a two-year-old being ill-treated by a carer
posted by
C_C_T
on March 7, 2021 at 7:16 AM
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Re: Sassyass_64
Strange how we think we're the only one for so long.
posted by
Pat_B
on March 7, 2021 at 6:26 AM
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That is exactly what they do, threaten you into submission. My step-dad used to tell me that he would beat me with a belt if I told. My step-grampa made me believe somehow that it was our "special time together." What amazes me the most is that my step-grandmother caught us "in the act," but never uttered a single word other than to tell me to go upstairs. I thought that I was in trouble, but no words were ever spoken about the incident. I carried it with me for many years, up until I was able to talk to my mom about it, who at the time that the abuse was taking place was young herself and had been hit on by the same old bastard that had abused me. It is such a vicious cycle.
posted by
Sherri_G
on March 7, 2021 at 6:06 AM
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