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Claybrains

(132 posts)
107. You are not alone
Thu Jan 3, 2013, 09:27 PM
Jan 2013

I'm sorry for what you went through. I have a story too, but I'm not going to share. Just know that it does not define us. I applaud you for sharing.

I'm so sorry. mzmolly Jan 2013 #1
The VA sends me a check every month. MindPilot Jan 2013 #14
Sorry to hear about that. You come across as kind, caring peson. The world could do well ... wake.up.america Jan 2013 #117
I am so sorry. That had to be pure hell to live with. peacebird Jan 2013 #2
... handmade34 Jan 2013 #3
SO SORRY, MindPilot. elleng Jan 2013 #4
OMG MindPilot....... a kennedy Jan 2013 #5
God bless you. I'm so sorry to hear this -- Feels like crying now loyalkydem Jan 2013 #6
I'm so sorry that you went through that ordeal and kept it a secret for more than 20 years. no_hypocrisy Jan 2013 #7
((((MindPilot)))) Helen Reddy Jan 2013 #8
I'm so very sorry Happyhippychick Jan 2013 #9
I'm sorry. That'a not what you signed up for. hedgehog Jan 2013 #10
well, seabeyond Jan 2013 #11
awful Liberal_in_LA Jan 2013 #12
Damn MynameisBlarney Jan 2013 #13
I am so sorry. dawg Jan 2013 #15
Oh, God - I am so sorry to hear this derby378 Jan 2013 #16
I think it would have been worse if I did know. MindPilot Jan 2013 #23
And there is still a stigma today for men. Jennicut Jan 2013 #101
I'm sorry. Chellee Jan 2013 #17
. ismnotwasm Jan 2013 #18
That's so disturbing...I don't know what to say...so I won't even try. Auntie Bush Jan 2013 #19
so sorry you went through that experience RainDog Jan 2013 #20
. gollygee Jan 2013 #21
Wow! There just are no words that would not get me banned. Your ability to deal with this all mfcorey1 Jan 2013 #22
Hugs to you, MindPilot! closeupready Jan 2013 #24
(( )) blm Jan 2013 #25
((())) Arctic Dave Jan 2013 #26
K & R! HangOnKids Jan 2013 #27
My heart aches for you JustAnotherGen Jan 2013 #28
I am so sorry. GentryDixon Jan 2013 #29
I'm so sorry, MindPilot. Chorophyll Jan 2013 #30
i curse the cowards who hurt you noiretextatique Jan 2013 #31
I'm so sorry mindpilot sandyshoes17 Jan 2013 #32
I'm so sorry. easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #33
I am so sorry that happened to you. MadrasT Jan 2013 #34
Hey MindPilot DonRedwood Jan 2013 #35
OMG I feel terrible for you not to have justice. You might have been in more danger southernyankeebelle Jan 2013 #36
I'm so sorry! I hope talking helps with the healing process. LongTomH Jan 2013 #37
I did a lot of research a few years ago MindPilot Jan 2013 #49
I imagine there might have been quite of few sailors on that ship just like you lunatica Jan 2013 #141
So awful...I am so sorry. dkf Jan 2013 #38
Cold comfort, I know... Bigmack Jan 2013 #39
Think you're right. deafskeptic Jan 2013 #142
You are very brave to post this. It must be so painful to recount. SunSeeker Jan 2013 #40
Very courageous, my personal respects for speaking out. bemildred Jan 2013 #41
... sheshe2 Jan 2013 #42
MindPilot............ Amaril Jan 2013 #43
I would bet that you weren't the only one on that ship subjected to rape siligut Jan 2013 #44
You won because you survived and became strong enough to talk about it intaglio Jan 2013 #45
... DevonRex Jan 2013 #46
(((hug))) WilliamPitt Jan 2013 #47
I am so sorry that you experienced that. I wish you Peace. nt msanthrope Jan 2013 #48
so sorry for you. dembotoz Jan 2013 #50
I hope talking about it helps you. Festivito Jan 2013 #51
I hope the reaction here has warmed you a little. pnwmom Jan 2013 #52
I am so sorry you had to experience this. KitSileya Jan 2013 #53
I salute you DonCoquixote Jan 2013 #54
Oh my god. I think it's REALLY important to share this. Knowing is the first step toward progress. Gregorian Jan 2013 #55
If I met you and I knew what happened to you I’d only think how strong and brave you are! busterbrown Jan 2013 #56
+1 psychiatrist was an idiot, perhaps still is one noiretextatique Jan 2013 #88
Thank you and bless you annatee33 Jan 2013 #57
A very courageous post riqster Jan 2013 #58
I am so sorry. Thank you for telling your story. LiberalLoner Jan 2013 #59
Sincerely hope your reservations have been allayed... ReRe Jan 2013 #60
You're a survivor LiberalEsto Jan 2013 #61
I'm so sorry. Thank you for Ilsa Jan 2013 #62
You're a better man than I am. At that age I probably would have murdered someone in revenge. slackmaster Jan 2013 #63
I'm terribly sorry you had to go thru that, MindPilot. AverageJoe90 Jan 2013 #64
My God. I'm so sorry. That's so inadequate, but I don't know what else to say. Butterbean Jan 2013 #65
we shall come out together. MFM008 Jan 2013 #66
... FedUpWithIt All Jan 2013 #72
I am so so so sorry. nt LisaLynne Jan 2013 #84
.. abelenkpe Jan 2013 #67
That's a burden to carry all those years graywarrior Jan 2013 #68
I'm so very sorry, MindPilot, you have so much courage to come out and share this with us. secondwind Jan 2013 #69
Thank you for your bravery. FedUpWithIt All Jan 2013 #70
I'm glad you reported that psychiatrist wryter2000 Jan 2013 #71
Yikes! Bummer..... diphthong Jan 2013 #73
Hi MindPilot. sibelian Jan 2013 #74
I salute your bravery lillypaddle Jan 2013 #75
So sorry this happened to you. City Lights Jan 2013 #76
I'm so sorry that you had to suffer vlyons Jan 2013 #77
Oh WOW...... titanicdave Jan 2013 #78
I admire your courage. Ikonoklast Jan 2013 #79
... progressoid Jan 2013 #80
I'm so sorry. Politicub Jan 2013 #81
Well, damn them all. JohnnyLib2 Jan 2013 #82
I'm sorry you went through southern_belle Jan 2013 #83
So many thoughts on this I don't know where to begin or end... Kalidurga Jan 2013 #85
I am so sorry for all you have suffered. LisaLynne Jan 2013 #86
YOU, my dear, are a very strong individual. I am sorry for what occurred, benld74 Jan 2013 #87
Awful. When I was in the Navy caseymoz Jan 2013 #89
I had a friend that was in the navy. blackspade Jan 2013 #120
Yes, I forgot about the "equator rape." caseymoz Jan 2013 #123
I'm so sorry. That is horrific. rivegauche Jan 2013 #90
Thank you all n/t MindPilot Jan 2013 #91
((((Glad you are here)))) Can't say more past the tears. freshwest Jan 2013 #92
Despicable act by despicable cowards. freckleface Jan 2013 #93
Thank you for coming forward and bravely telling of your brutal attack. myrna minx Jan 2013 #94
... OneGrassRoot Jan 2013 #95
I'm so sorry you went through that. Squinch Jan 2013 #96
I am completely shocked to see Hayabusa Jan 2013 #97
I am so sorry for you Mind Pilot. It makes me so angry and sad I cannot think of what to say. smirkymonkey Jan 2013 #98
I'm sorry that happened to you CreekDog Jan 2013 #99
You brave soul! October Jan 2013 #100
damn....so, so sorry. spanone Jan 2013 #102
What kind of psychiatrist would make such a shoddy report? alp227 Jan 2013 #103
I think that guy's job was to deny claims. MindPilot Jan 2013 #139
Thank you for sharing your story Mdterp01 Jan 2013 #104
I'm so sorry that happened to you. Maraya1969 Jan 2013 #105
Stay strong. grahamhgreen Jan 2013 #106
You are not alone Claybrains Jan 2013 #107
OMG. I'm so sorry MindPilot ProfessionalLeftist Jan 2013 #108
I'm very sorry that that happened to you. yardwork Jan 2013 #109
So sad... Harmony Blue Jan 2013 #110
Someone should fire that psychiatrist.... former_con Jan 2013 #111
I'm so so sorry. I hope something is done about this! nt Sarah Ibarruri Jan 2013 #112
Jesus! Odin2005 Jan 2013 #113
To be assaulted once is horrendous but to be arthritisR_US Jan 2013 #114
That is the reason this Navy vet has done everything to keep his children out the Navy and out... marble falls Jan 2013 #115
did they fire that psych quack? shireen Jan 2013 #116
I Am So Very Sorry cer7711 Jan 2013 #118
That sucks. I totally understand how you feel. blackspade Jan 2013 #119
As all have said, I'm sorry and I salute you garthranzz Jan 2013 #121
Fuck. The Hitman Jan 2013 #122
How truly awful. I hope these men, whoever they were, have spent the last TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #124
I'm so sorry. I've found that many psychiatrists, especially old-timers are using old theories. kerry-is-my-prez Jan 2013 #125
I am glad that you are here and willing to share your story... Firebrand Gary Jan 2013 #126
(()) bench scientist Jan 2013 #127
i'm so sorry you had to go through that. barbtries Jan 2013 #128
Very sorry to hear about this MindPilot NNN0LHI Jan 2013 #129
You have my deepest sympathies. So many people don't understand the NC_Nurse Jan 2013 #130
No words... just this: Silver Gaia Jan 2013 #131
I am deeply sorry about what happened to you Lilyeye Jan 2013 #132
Thank You For Your Courage. NT WiffenPoof Jan 2013 #133
A mop handle? tavernier Jan 2013 #134
Big hugs to you. MissMillie Jan 2013 #135
(((Hugs))) idwiyo Jan 2013 #136
This country just sucks! Shankapotomus Jan 2013 #137
I'm sorry, MindPilot. In_The_Wind Jan 2013 #138
I am sorry to hear you had to go through something so horrendous as that. Jamastiene Jan 2013 #140
((((MindPilot)))) warrior1 Jan 2013 #143
i'm sorry samsingh Jan 2013 #144
((((MindPilot))))) and the same to all here who've gone through the same or tpsbmam Jan 2013 #145
Good on ya for courage.. Permanut Jan 2013 #146
Damn. Horrible! Thank you for opening up like this. That couldn't have been easy. calimary Jan 2013 #147
(hug) libodem Jan 2013 #148
i am so very sorry. Wishing good things for you. merrily Jan 2013 #149
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