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What is it you are Thankful for?

Aria wrote:
I am thankful that I had so many friends and loved ones that stood by me in some of my darkest times. I am thankful for the knowledge that I have gained in knowing what is good for me, and what is not. I'm thankful for growing in mental and emotional strength enough to stand up for myself after over two decades of bending over backwards for people that mistreated me.

I'm thankful that I am still here to be thankful.

Amen and Amen.

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Ghost of Zeus. I know it in my veins.

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Will 2017 be remembered for the empowered women coming out of the shadows of abuse?

Again no. Others have started to dialogue; why not us. Just as mass shootings and killing of unarmed men seems to gain headlines, those issues will not change without people being willing to sit down and discuss a solution. We should not be numb to it happening and just say, "oh well, guess there is nothing I can do." That is what is bull shiitt!

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Will 2017 be remembered for the empowered women coming out of the shadows of abuse?

Is incarceration the only way to cure those that either are found guilty or admit guilt? And should it only apply to those in the public spotlight?
If you recall Jim Baker admitted guilt and went to jail for a year. (I may be mistaken.) He came back out and said God would cure him, if those still trusting him would donate $20.

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Will 2017 be remembered for the empowered women coming out of the shadows of abuse?

Again I repeat, I'm not seeking stories of one's past. I'm so sorry if you were, but this is discussing the future. Perhaps not for ourselves but our children. And our children's children.

Nixx wrote:
I dont know.....

My view of it is that men cannot be trusted alone. And yes I know its not ALL men, but ive been in the position myself. I spoke out and was completely ostracized at work because of it. I wouldnt do it again.

I dont think this will stop it. And I think it has just resulted in public shaming of people. It will all blow over, all these men have had to do (In weinstein and spaceys case) is say that theyre 'seeking help'

If we are unwilling to change the current culture then the shaming by our coworkers or friends will most likely continue.

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Will 2017 be remembered for the empowered women coming out of the shadows of abuse?

Eddieee wrote:
Truth, women have all control of the universe

So are you saying the news stories of these women coming forward, they asked for the abuse to happen?

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Will 2017 be remembered for the empowered women coming out of the shadows of abuse?

Abuse is not about S3X. It's about control. Having power over another human being. Making them feel weak and unable to do anything about it.

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Will 2017 be remembered for the empowered women coming out of the shadows of abuse?

Absolutely not. It has been swept under the rug way too long. There are even instances of thousands of dollars being paid to hide it by the signing of a non disclosure legal writ. The sole purpose of that paper was to protect the abuser while the abuse continues. It was like a stay out of jail card.

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Will 2017 be remembered for the empowered women coming out of the shadows of abuse?

Eddieee wrote:
So, one is to tell how to fix what is wrong without including any feelings or experiences on the subject. Hmmmm
You are after a clinical take?

No, not necessarily. Just thoughts and ideas to begin the reversal process. It is not going to happen overnight. But it will happen. It has to happen. Sexual abuse is not okay. No way. No how.

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Will 2017 be remembered for the empowered women coming out of the shadows of abuse?

Eddieee wrote:
I see no clear path to a honest conversation on this subject. Especially when you tied so many hands from the start.

I'm sorry Eddieee, I don't follow what you mean. Ideas about how we can change the culture of abuse in our society need not include the admittance of one's past. And I'm also hoping both women and men can contribute.

Dialogue is the start to healing. Those that have been in pain have hurt long enough.

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