Yes, my friend is in the process of getting legally armed and trained for the purpose of self-defense. My friend hopes to not need it, but is aware that there is a very real possibility that they might.
Thoughts and prayers are welcomed and appreciated. My friend has faith that if forcibly silenced, God will be there and know that my friend did what they could to help others. And my friend is appreciative of what you have had to say. Searching for answers on how to say something has been difficult and my friend doesn't expect any answers from anyone, only hopes for them. Whether or not my friend's potential sacrifice is noble is of no concern to my friend, only that my friend does what is possible to help protect the likely many children affected.
Thank you for helping me talk to my friend. It's very appreciated.
Edit: I've upvoted your comments in a show of appreciation for the quality of the content, however, it's not showing up. Probably too new or something, but I wanted to let you know incase it's not only on my end.
This advice is too often underestimated. It's great advice.
My friend has spent many years following this advice and it has brought my friend to a place where they feel they can finally speak out. They want to because the person who did what they did is still being left alone with children via their profession. In order to advance and heal more, my friend is at the point where they need to reconcile with their past silence and know that they did what they could to protect other children. Other children from my friends past expressed he did similar things to them so my friend has no reason to believe that he has stopped or that my friend was the only one it repeatedly happened to.
Should my friend stay silent? If yes, is that something my friend should pray on and seek guidance and patience for? My friend feels God has put it on their soul to say something, even at the risk of my friend's wellbeing. My friend wants closure, rehabilitation and healing for everyone, justice and not revenge. Also, to make sure the person who did these things is kept away from children. If my friend should not stay silent, what can my friend do in an unbalanced system?
I feel her pain and rage. How does one even go about getting justice from these sick individuals? What does one do? Asking for a friend.
This is really sound advice, Thank you. I would have gotten back to you sooner but I logged off and missed this last comment. Things won't be easy, but we will be ready. Fortunately, the truth is always consistent, but my friend is being careful to try and leave no room for my friend's words to be twisted. Your offer to reach out is appreciated and will be kept in mind.
Most certainly we will pay the help forward. Thank you.