Don’t we hear about Sexual Assault victims who suffer from PTSD in the media? —Still suffering in silence
This article appears in Oct 9-15, 2014.

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Don’t we hear about Sexual Assault victims who suffer from PTSD in the media? —Still suffering in silence
This article appears in Oct 9-15, 2014.
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Don’t be silent anymore. Have you tried asking for help at Avalon? Please consider it. You are worth much more than this.
If it was covered in some way I’m sure we would…..
Because once the story is out it is promptly forgotten because there is so much more news out there that needs our attention. Who cares about our men and women who come back from active duty in the middle east? Most suffer from this ailment, and what has the government done for them? Look at how they treat our veterans. You need to have a very loud long strong voice, and keep it that way untill you get results. May not be the result you wanted but at least you gave it your best shot.
Yours truly.
“speak softly and carry a big stick;you’ll go far”
Theodore Roosevelt
What pisses me off is the sentences these rapists and pedophiles get for their atrocious, dehumanizing, degrading, damaging and often very painful crimes. My blood boils at the few months of prison time most get, and think of the lifetime of depression, despair, loss of hope that these poor victims suffer. What about them? How do they get the care they need by people who truly give a shit and actually care what happens to them, children of all ages and adults of both sexes?
Like I said, get ready for a bumpy ride.
Yours truly.