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Dee Allen-Kirkhouse's avatar

Dear Claudia. Your words are kind and loving. For victims of sexual abuse everywhere, I hope they hear it loud and clear that it was not their fault. Virginia and the other girls abused by men of power have grown to be women of strength and courage. The cruelty then and now is disgusting. I'm sure there's a special place in hell for abusers.

Claudia S. Gold's avatar

I appreciate your kind comment and care for victims of sexual abuse everywhere. Yes, the survivors who chose to speak out are so strong, smart, truthtelling and courageous. If there is such a place in hell, as you mentioned, I think it will be excruciating. I do believe in an ever forgiving, merciful and just Creator, so don't know if perpetrators would come through that out of mercy. After all, you can't re-traumatize in the heavens, I wouldn't think.

Patty's avatar

Dear Claudia, thanks so much for another sweet and loving post💖

Claudia S. Gold's avatar

Yours was the first response to thispost that I read. It was heartening to me to receive your encouraging comment Thanks so much for reading my messages.

ann schneider's avatar

Such an important post and I thank you! I am coming to this late because I am so behind on my reading, please know that I do eventually catch up!

Claudia S. Gold's avatar

Thanks so much for reading and your appreciation of the post being important!

Claudia S. Gold's avatar

Thanks much, Ann. I’m way behind too. I appreciate your visiting given all the reading you’d like to do.

Janet Jones Bann's avatar

Beautiful, brave, and loving.

Claudia S. Gold's avatar

I am so glad you went on this journey with me. Your kind words warm my heart as I prepare to sleep.

Peggy Shibuya's avatar

Dear Claudia, Your heartfelt words truly touched my soul. They seemed to rise up and gently reach those who are carrying the weight of such trauma, offering comfort and tenderness where it is so deeply needed. You are a beautiful soul, and the compassion you share through your writing is a gift to the world.

Claudia S. Gold's avatar

Peggy, I have tattooed a portion of your words on my arm - well, just kidding. Thanks you so much for your expansive and generous heart that gave me such affirmation, which, frankly, is so encouraging. I think I’ll try to go finish my next piece, “Dear World.” Much appreciation, Peggy.

Wendy Hill Williams's avatar

Beautiful and brave Claudia. I am sorry about your sexual trauma when you were just 18. I like that you were in San Pedro journaling by the cliffs overlooking the majestic ocean — that is my home town. Thank you for posting this.

Claudia S. Gold's avatar

I feel nurtured by your kind commits, Wendy. Thank you for your compassion. I'm glad you could relate to San Pedro. So appreciate you reading.