A couple weeks ago I did an interview with one of our local news stations; Channel 3 KESQ. It will be aired as a two day "special report" about child abuse some time in November. I believe around the 22nd and 23rd. I'm proud to be a part of an important issue that needs to be discussed openly and honestly. At our last It Happens to Boys meeting we met at a local art studio in Palm Desert and painted t-shirts. The t-shirts were the size you would buy for children, because they are going to be used at the conference in March as a display on a revolving wall. We delved into our "inner-child" to paint about our abuses. Karen Devine of KESQ was there to film it. She will be using this in her special report.

So all is good and well with that, but at the same time I couldn't help but be honest and tell you that I am a little envious that a couple of the guys from the group as well as from SNAP were invited to be on a Oprah show about "Men who were sexually abused as boys". I sent Oprah a copy of my book, wrote her numerous letters and even asked some of my family and friends to write to her on my behalf. Still haven't heard anything.

Then I saw Tyler Perry on Oprah last week. He opened up about his molestation and abuse as a child. Now for those of you who do not know who he is; he is the second most powerful person in Hollywood next to James Cameron. He's mega-talented.

After watching the show with Tyler (I have to record the shows and then select the ones I have time to watch) I wasn't so envious of those guys who got to fly to Chicago and participate in a show with Oprah. I realized that we all have our own platform to discuss this topic and really the most important part is that we are talking about it. That way children who are falling prey and adults living in secret about their shame of abuse can see on TV that they are not alone. Hopefully the ones who are being victimized today can come forward and their perpetrators can be criminally charged. And the adults living in secret can find a support group or counseling so that they can get the help they need to live full authentic lives.

That's the goal. At least it is for me.

Yes, the international attention Oprah could give my story and book would be awesome, but maybe that's not the route for me at this time. Maybe being active locally is what is needed. Being of service to those in my local community is what the Universe desires of me.

And on that note, I'll be going with my friend Randy this week up to a place where young men who are transitioning back into the community live. I am going to talk about this subject of abuse. Randy is a dedicated warrior in this battle and has graciously asked me to come and share my story with these men. It will be an honor for me to attend.

I'm told there are usually about 35-45 men there and that many of them have their own stories to tell. Perhaps an explanation as to why they are there. Not an excuse, but an explanation.

I'll keep you posted on exact dates of the interview I did as well as maybe provide a link so you can view it. And l will let you know how the talk this week goes.

Until then, keep me in your meditations and prayers please. Thanks!

Namaste!

David :)

 


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