Hi Tom

This is an interesting subject to talk about. I can understand your anger and frustration. We have in our area a men's outreach centre for men who were sexually abused. This centre has been in operation for a few years here now.

There are also numerous cases in my area (small town - under 5000 pop.) of where these situations took place and they are not tolerated. In fact, within the past 2 years there has been a teacher charged with assualting numerous young males and he has finally been brought to justice. This went on for years and no one did anything until a new police chief came in and finally put a stop to it. Many young men are scarred for life and finally something is being done.

Myself, I was raped but didn't report it. There are many women who have done the same...as well as many men. It is up to society to change this stigma for both men and women.

Why not look into seeing if there is a centre in your area for men who were abused? If not, see what you can do to try to start one up? All it takes is a voice to be heard.


Heather