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In reply to the discussion: Hi! I知 a rapist. I知 one of those men who likes to force myself on women without their consent..... [View all]Melinda
(5,465 posts)36. Thank you for sharing Scalzi's writing, Will. You ensure a far greater viewing than I ever could.
And on behalf of me and others like me, we thank you. backatchu
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Hi! I知 a rapist. I知 one of those men who likes to force myself on women without their consent..... [View all]
Melinda
Oct 2012
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Thank you Permanut. I centered my life on my son, thinking that I could make something beautiful...
Melinda
Oct 2012
#5
Thank you for posting this Melinda. Very powerful indeed. I admire and deeply respect your strength.
anneboleyn
Oct 2012
#28
I struggled for years about sharing the circumstances of his conception with my son...
Melinda
Oct 2012
#17
wow. how incredibly powerful... powerfully sad, powerfully persuasive, powerfully real
renate
Oct 2012
#9
It may sound perverse, in that I wish all men could understand how sexual violence
Melinda
Oct 2012
#21
No, not perverse. The world would be a much different place if more men understood.
bluesbassman
Oct 2012
#22
I've said it before and I'll say it again: I really think the people who are trying to justify rape.
Initech
Oct 2012
#19