I hate to do this thread, but it seems to be time again: I'm a male survivor of abuse

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48. I saw those threads...

I could not respond with the grace and civility you have shown. I tried to kick some of the threads regarding women's rights... But it seems like I do not have the gravitas.

There are a couple threads I have actively made a choice not to even look at. Just from the title I knew they were inflammatory. It really pains me to see women bullied and denied basic rights. I genuinely like women. I admire Cecile Richards and her mom. The recent posts highlighting Ann Richards were great. Wendy Davis is a new hero of mine. I really like the intelligence and strength of Rachel Maddow... I wish I could heap praise on my two Senators from California, and even though I disagree with some of their positions, I do respect what they have lived through and fought for in the past.

Abuse sucks no matter who suffers it. I do not want to see anyone hurt in such a way. And kudos to you for writing your truth. I appreciate the effort to utilize your experience to repudiate the minimization of the struggle for equality that women fight for daily.

I really admire women who use their voice to speak loudly for their rights. Strong and intelligent women are awesome.

Thank you for speaking up against what has happened in several threads here.