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In reply to the discussion: I can't keep this a secret anymore. [View all]ThatsMyBarack
(7,641 posts)17. I feel like crying when I read your story.
When I was a kid, my parents worked late and/or went out of town often. IF something like that had happened to me under another "trusted adult's" care (I'm lucky it didn't), I'd never tell my parents for fear they would think it was my fault.
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I'm so sorry this happened to you. It does haunt you for the rest of your life. Nothing anyone can
OregonBlue
Aug 2012
#3
When I think about the massive rape of children by Catholic priests, I want to throw up.
olegramps
Aug 2012
#6
The hierarchy of the Catholic Church seems to have a proven history of protecting child rapists.
AnotherMcIntosh
Aug 2012
#40