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In reply to the discussion: Why didn't you tell someone when it happened? [View all]boston bean
(36,225 posts)16. So true, she!!
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knowing that the police, hospitals, etc., will probably treat you like crap (like the
niyad
Oct 2016
#1
Well, duh: The problem isn't want he DID, it's that she stayed QUIET about it!!!
Beartracks
Oct 2016
#39
Maybe being treated like it was YOUR fault that you were assaulted if you do report it.
4lbs
Oct 2016
#9
And even worse when the abuser is a sue-happy billionaire with a team of lawyers
bhikkhu
Oct 2016
#14
One only has to look to Bill Cosby to understand how this all works in real life for women.
boston bean
Oct 2016
#15
I was molested by a man twice my weight and 6" taller than me when I was 21 years old....
George II
Oct 2016
#25
I'm glad you are still here, I'm glad you had a fighting spirit and didn't let the evil win.
LiberalLoner
Oct 2016
#53
Unless you are 12 years old and your molester is a "highly respected" minister
mommymarine2003
Oct 2016
#41
All outrageous; but Child sexual abuse is the worst; and it is so appallingly commonplace
ColemanMaskell
Oct 2016
#46
So many people decry what Trump said, yet deny women's claims of mistreatment.
alarimer
Oct 2016
#63