01 October 2007

The Child in Nevada

Like everyone else, I was concerned for the little child whose rape was filmed by her attacker; thank God she was found safe. I hope the media leaves her alone now, and that her mother gets the little child some psychological help pronto.

When the police in Pahrump, Nevada released photos of the abused child, they gave her age as five. I knew, immediately, that she was three. Instinct, I suppose, or perhaps I was projecting something--after all, I was three when my experiences began. When I looked at that photo of the chubby, sweet, child, I saw myself. Again, I hope her family gets the child any necessary help immediately to limit the emotional damage.

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