Rape and molestation are not just sins. They are psychological disorders. Forgiveness does not make it go away.
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Rape and molestation are not just sins. They are psychological disorders. Forgiveness does not make it go away.
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It took five years of time and space before I resolved to write about our experiences with a now-convicted sex offender.
If ever I’ve hoped my friends would read and share a post, it’s now. It’s that important to me — and dare I suggest it should be that important to you, too?
If you leave a comment (and I always hope you will) please do so with compassion.
Thanks for visiting me here.
Stacy
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