Don't believe what they said to you when you were young. Not everyone knows or is in on the horror you grew up in. There are tons of nice, virtuous people who can and are genuinely trying to help shed light on this issue.
Please tell your stories so that we can all get a clearer picture of what's going on. There are plenty of other kids living the same terror we know so well. It's NOT just us.
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carmencita ago
Thank you for speaking out to other survivors as yourself. Your courage is commendable. I don't know if I could muster the same kind of strength. Hopefully you will bring out others and that will be a great help to finally uncover and unmask those responsible for the pain you and others have had to endure. We on here are committed to doing just that. Our hearts are with you and we hope you find the peace you deserve. Thanks again Pgategirl. Edit: Down Voating my comment about a victim of SRA? You are sick. Since you did not do that to anyone else I know exactly who you are.
Onetime1 ago
Although not specifically related to SRA or Pizza/Pedogate, I was in a place that housed a large number of men who had individually experienced abuse of unimaginable degree.
The most damaging aspect, above even the physical trauma, was trying to reach out as 8, 10, 12 year old boys to relatives and other elders in attempts to both understand and alleviate their situations, only to be disbelieve, ignored, or preyed upon even further. The normal soul crushing response for a little one would be to withdraw and rely upon one's own resources for sheer survival. Tough for a little kid.
The wider audience, worldwide, does contain a large number of people who DO want to help for many altruistic reasons. If any take the plunge and open up in this or other positive formats, I salute your courage and share your pain.
quiche ago
You are absolutely right. And the evil pedos count on their people on the front lines to destroy the souls of a child who "tells."
BIGLY17 ago
Very well put concluding statement -- this is the reality -- hopefully this trend will continue and more will come to understand this in time. On top of everything else it sucks so much when trust is lost between individuals -- and this is another factor as to why it is so difficult for the abused to come forward. There is hope for a better tomorrow.