Sexual Abuse

With all of the stories on the Sex Abuse at Penn State and Syracuse, it really makes you stop and think. Let's start with Penn State.

OMG! I can't even imagine that there are people in this world who LITERALLY witness such a horrid act and DO NOTHING!!!! In my past, I have had a gut feeling over a situation involving an adult and a student. I saw something that I just had a bad feeling about--there was nothing that the police or my superiors or anyone would find credible. I did take the information to my boss--because I didn't know what else to do! Eventually, the police did get involved, but my part wasn't even a factor. I still felt bad! To actually WITNESS an indecent, ILLEGAL act and do nothing??? How could you live with your self??? I can't even imagine the consequence I think these men deserve. I feel so badly for the boys that were abused--I just hope they have been able to get the help they need and to move on with their lives.

As for Syracuse--I don't know. I need more facts. I need more information. But, I do have a CRAZY question...How do you allow yourself to be molested AS AN ADULT?? I understand how young children and even teens can be victims. But a 27-year-old man???? At that point, don't you STAY away from the person who is hurting you?? I know people will bring up the fact that grown women stay with their physically abusive husbands, but that is kind of different--THEY LIVE TOGETHER! I am not saying any of this to disallow the accuser's allegations. I am asking because I truly want to understand this. It wasn't until I was in college and took a class on women's studies that I understood how abused women stay. I need someone to explain this to me.