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BlueTsunami2018

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1. Maybe.

Reply to milestogo (Original post)

Wed Jul 28, 2021, 05:35 PM

Jul 2021

If I was as driven, talented and focused as someone at that level, it’s possible. Apparently, this kind of thing has gone on for a long time in a lot of sports and a lot of people have overcome it. But it absolutely has broken a lot more.

It’s hard to say without actually being in that position.

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You were sexually abused over a long period of time by a team doctor while in training. [View all] milestogo Jul 2021 OP

Maybe. BlueTsunami2018 Jul 2021 #1

I totally get the attention sexual abuse gets. Nor could imagine the horrors. rickyhall Jul 2021 #2

and your future congressman knew and did nothing to help you.... nt msongs Jul 2021 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Jul 2021 #4

Maybe BlueLucy Jul 2021 #5

The other women who survived his abuse are exceptional, as well. All survivors are. n/t demmiblue Jul 2021 #6