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no_hypocrisy

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7. I'm so sorry that you went through that ordeal and kept it a secret for more than 20 years.

Thu Jan 3, 2013, 05:01 PM

Jan 2013

I can't imagine what hell you've endured.

But you came to the right place. We all want you to heal and find the strength to survive and to enjoy life.

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OK. I have serious reservations about doing this, but I'm going to come out here on DU. [View all] MindPilot Jan 2013 OP

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