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In reply to the discussion: I very Well Could have been an Epstein victim [View all]
JohnnyLib2
(11,303 posts)57. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
You are being listened to here and may it help you going forward.
You've also helped validate the women at the press conference -- and who knows how many more.
Again, thank you.
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I went to post something similar, so I'll endorse your post. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Sep 2025
#16
From my understanding most abuse is kept a secret. That is part of the abuse.
twodogsbarking
Sep 2025
#7
FWIW, "I hope you fought back" isn't always helpful to hear, whether they did or not.
WhiskeyGrinder
Sep 2025
#26
Back when many of us were young, we expected college professors & bosses to be gross
womanofthehills
Sep 2025
#40
It's okay. It just hit hard, seeing in print the time I kept saying those things, over and over, to no effect.
chia
Sep 2025
#83
I'm pretty sure it wasn't easy, but I think/hope it will lighten the burden of your terrible experience over time.
electric_blue68
Sep 2025
#48
I'm so sorry. So many in the modeling and film industries are predators, as are their friends and associates. I once
highplainsdem
Sep 2025
#39
How hideous for you to be subjected to a predator! And now Brave for telling your story. Hugs to you, a all the women ..
electric_blue68
Sep 2025
#50
What happened was in NO WAY your fault, and you need to stop beating yourself up over it
FakeNoose
Sep 2025
#61
I'm sorry that happened to you. Thank you for trusting us to hear your truth today.
HeartsCanHope
Sep 2025
#75
I could have been one too. Our fear and shame saved us. Our courage healed us.
Clouds Passing
Sep 2025
#78