I want to say so many things, but I will defer to your truth and simply say; I am proud of you, I support you, and I believe you. There should be no statutes that limit access to justice. Your courage is beyond admirable.
EVERY single time I read one of your pieces about this I am surprised at the anger that bubbles up in me. I just shove the memories back down and then they bubble back up. It is funny that I wasn't even involved in sports at that school and still ended up in the path of their abuse. I wish there was a way to prosecute that coffee slurping headmaster post mortem for just the mental abuse he inflicted on me and others.
I couldn't agree more. I have experienced this rollercoaster of emotions for decades now. Like you say, something causes it to bubble up and then it becomes my focus until it fades again. But it never goes away.
Lanier - you are strong, you fight for what is right, and you are a beautiful talented writer. Thank you for telling the truth despite all the opposition encountered over the years. Those of us that were there know the truth. I pray that all involved are held accountable.
Bless you for speaking up and working to find justice. I pray there will come a day when victims can speak up without fearing they'll be blamed or accused of lying.
I want to say so many things, but I will defer to your truth and simply say; I am proud of you, I support you, and I believe you. There should be no statutes that limit access to justice. Your courage is beyond admirable.
Oh Lanier, thank you for this piece. My anger at the treatment of women is intense. The law does not often protect women.
Hopefully, we can make some changes. We will indeed be fighting this fight for women's rights for the rest of our lives.
EVERY single time I read one of your pieces about this I am surprised at the anger that bubbles up in me. I just shove the memories back down and then they bubble back up. It is funny that I wasn't even involved in sports at that school and still ended up in the path of their abuse. I wish there was a way to prosecute that coffee slurping headmaster post mortem for just the mental abuse he inflicted on me and others.
I couldn't agree more. I have experienced this rollercoaster of emotions for decades now. Like you say, something causes it to bubble up and then it becomes my focus until it fades again. But it never goes away.
Lanier - you are strong, you fight for what is right, and you are a beautiful talented writer. Thank you for telling the truth despite all the opposition encountered over the years. Those of us that were there know the truth. I pray that all involved are held accountable.
Thanks, Tricia. You have always, always been such an incredible source of support and love in my life.
Bless you for speaking up and working to find justice. I pray there will come a day when victims can speak up without fearing they'll be blamed or accused of lying.
Thank you so much. I'm right there with you, hoping for the day victims don't live in fear and live in a better world where all people are safe.
This is such an enraging, sad and powerful story. It’s sadly still all too familiar. Thank you for facing your trauma and fighting for what’s right.
Keep speaking truth. Keep shining light. Keep fighting the good fight.
This needs wider publication.
Thank you for sharing this. No one should ever have to have it to share. And you're right: it's time for a reckoning.