Sounds of Freedom is bittersweet for those of us who also resonate with what takes place within this remarkable movie of truth
I attended July 5th, 2023. I was surprised how difficult it was watch, sit though due to my own sexual abuse from ages 6- 16yrs old
By " those in authority positions "= teachers, police officers, peers, employees of Boys Club of America, both Fe/male perps. All walks of life and hierarchy of society.
My step brother and I attended. He knows of my abuse. I could have really lost it a handful of times during the movie.
Hits way to close to home He kept asking... " Are you going to be able to watch this movie ?"
I realize that many do not make it past their early 20's from sexual abuse.
I will be be 56 years old next week...
In my 40's I found out from one of my older brothers that he, and my oldest brother were also targeted by these same pedo's.
We were damaged goods in a way.. Father was a big time alcoholic Mother, passive aggressive codependent to my father due to her own abuse.
Never felt safe in my home growing up.
After all this...
Please share, discuss as much as possible to shed as much mighty, LIGHT upon this gross misjustice.
At work I had the opportunity to share with a fellow co worker about the movie .. A extreme sanitized, generic version of my abuse.
She had tears in her eyes. Initially she asked why I did not report it to any proper authorities...
Cause a handful " authorities " were evil, hardly proper in their role to serve, protect, and even save lives ie police and firemen that were my abusers.
God's children are not for sale or to be abused.
I have a shared interest in this movie. I too am a sexual abuse survivor, but I can't bring myself to watching the movie in a public place just yet. It hits too close to home for me. Brings back memories I'd rather not remember. The worst part about my experiences is that, to this day, my parents dont believe me. They say if it had happened, I would've or should've said something to them. But, I can tell you, when you're a 6-8 yr old child and the abuser(s) threaten your life, you stay quiet. I'm about to be 47 in a couple weeks, and it's only been within the last few yrs that I've been comfortable enough to get v n talk about it.
I'm sorry for what you want thru fellow Patriot.
Your words, wounds are extremely similar to my own abuse.
My mother could not wrap her head around that I would not say anything to her or my father. More so to her than my father
My father was checked out in his alcoholic related stupor most of the time
Advised them both I never felt safe to share what was going on. They finally came to terms with the abuse
If I may share some things I've done to help facilitate my own healing...
It's beyond mortal comprehension with most adults ie parents that ANYTYPE of harm that befalls their children that they would not act, to help defend their children.
Your own healing is YOUR OWN. At this time, or when your ready start the healing process...
Of course you have support of family, parents etc would be beneficial, you my friend do not need them or that at this time.
Please focus on healing YOU.
My father was a drugged up alcoholic for close to 50 yrs. He was able to obtain sobriety the last 3 years of his life.
I had my beloved Poppa back.
Each person, each loved one in our lives has agency which is a double edged sword at times, cause when one chooses well ones agency blesses others, when they opt to embrace incorrect choices their agency can and does affect others.
We're only responsible for our own actions, our choices to heal. One cannot force or bring someone to change unless THEY CHOSE to.
Please move forward with your healing so these perps, pedo's no longer have control over your emotional state.
Sending you a huge loved filled hug.
You got this.
You're not alone anon. I'm a few yrs younger and similar story. Abused at the same age range by extended family. It shapes your life, and yet here we are. I think for the better, at least from a self perspective. I pray the same to you fren.