You're right, totally right.
When we hide these things away we harm the next person and the next and the next. But speaking out is so difficult. We fear blame and ridicule (I know I did) - maybe it was somehow my fault. I encouraged it?
It won't stop until everyone is aware of the damage this does. We're all damaged by this - not only the abused, but the abusers too. They are damaged by the fact that they believe they can do this and while the damage doesn't cause them harm, it causes harm to those they further abuse and those they teach.
I'm so sorry you went through what you did.
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