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Susan Gaustad's avatar

Kat—Hugging you. We who go through this are connected through the strength of the Heart.

I’m so sorry you had to experience SA.

Forty years ago I confronted my father in my therapist’s office. I spoke aloud to him what he did. I needed to do it for me.

You have spoken and taken action against your abuser! Such courage!

We are finding our way to many of us who stayed silent too long.

And we shall never, never succumb. ❤️

Kat Kennan's avatar

Sending you hugs back! 💜 🫂- it’s so important to speak out. You were extremely brave doing that! We will always be stronger💪

Susan Gaustad's avatar

Kat—Thank you! It’s our path to continue each day to “speak up and out.” Then seek some rest. Walk in the woods. Pet a dog. Sing a song.🎵💓

Beth MacLeod's avatar

Thank you for sharing your story. These men need taken down.

Fierce Goat's avatar

Thank you for speaking for all of us…your post really touched my heart.

Jennifer Granville's avatar

I’m so sorry for your pain. And moved by the way you have found a way through and a way to live so positively. Sending you light.

Sunsets and Coffee's avatar

Thank you for this article.

Liz Reusswig's avatar

Kat, I’m so sorry you were abused and am thankful you survived. Telling your story is powerful & helps others. 🫶

Kat Kennan's avatar

💜💜💜

Peggy's avatar

This is so powerful. Thank you for speaking your truth and sharing this courageous piece.

Kat Kennan's avatar

Thank you! I appreciate this so much! 💜

The Independent Shout's avatar

That is a lot for to hang on to. I am so sorry you to had to go down this path in life. It is a traumatizing place to be in. I guess for me it was never going to end in anything more then my own pain that I had to live with since realizing it happened when I was a young child. There was no revenge to be had. It was a realization that I had safegaurded my life very closely from people. I guess for you, want is it that will make you happy again? Probably nothing more then seeing his penis cut off! Since that is illegal, what can make you safe again? You are in my thoughts and Prayers.

Jordan Hollender's avatar

Incredibly well written , tender , strong and brave - I mean it’s you so I’d expect nothing less.