This is the very situation that makes it sooooo horrible and heart breaking for the victim. And so easy to re-offend, for the predator. As we all know from the statistics, most child molesters do it over multiple years and even decades, with multiple children. It is very difficult for the good people who are harmed to stand up and say something, be questioned, and just go through the process of having to relive it! I really think this is where our society needs to go next. We stand together with no problem to fight childhood cancer, obesity, AIDS... you name it! But start talking about sexual abuse and holding the predators accountable and people start getting uncomfortable. In my opinion, it is time as a society to empower those who have been damaged. Take the "sex" out of it (because I think that is maybe why people get uncomfortable) and realize it is a violence and control of a young little human- both boys and girls! Similar to the campaign they had here, Save the Next Girl. We need to save all the little ones who are next in line!
I just want to be sure, Makaroni, that you know I am not directing this toward you or your situation. I am just speaking in general. I am so glad she told you. I am so so so sorry she ever had to experience that horror. And I hate that the law doesn't make it easier for young children who need to report such horrors to remain safe. I cannot tell you how many times I have seen a child describe detailed sexual abuse and then still have visitation with the beast.
I apologize for going off topic some, but I am so sick of monsters preying on the fact that good people are good! He can rape someone, then convince them it was a misunderstanding (or whatever) and to drop charges. He can punch someone in the face and get away with it because he apologizes and pays the bills. He can sexually assault someone else and not face the music because, who knows what is story is that day! They always have a story. They always have a con. They are always "really sorry and it will never happen again." I want them all to realize there are consequences to horrible actions toward innocent humans. We will press charges. We will make sure you are in the system enough to get off the streets before a whole city of girls has to die. KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF! My little one even knows that rule. Getting off my angry box now.
