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I guess, more than anything, here's what bothers me about people's comments about #LeavingNeverland, Robson and Safechuck: they lived it. You weren't there. You can make judgments ALL you want, but it means NOTHING. It's not your life.
As any childhood sexual abuse (#CSA) survivor will tell you, we're used to not being believed. We're used to people dismissing and minimizing us. We build up our defenses because, in truth, our healing only depends on us, not anyone else's validation.
Y'all think what you say is important, what with your studying of this file and that report. So continue telling these young men or other survivors you don't believe them.
We'll continue to heal without your approval, input, and commentary, thanks.
We'll continue to heal without your approval, input, and commentary, thanks.
If you can't get why children or young adults don't disclose, then you don't comprehend how the brain works. Look up @jimhopper's work on his site. Read the multitude of articles from psychologists about #PTSD and sexual abuse.
Many don't disclose, understandably, out of fear.
Many don't disclose, understandably, out of fear.
And if you want to continue to support artists, directors, and others instead of their victims, that's on you. #VictimBlaming is rampant, which is why so many survivors choose NOT to come forward.
It's okay if you're mad at me for using my voice. Bring it.
It's okay if you're mad at me for using my voice. Bring it.
