Puberty, Perv Magnets, and Sexual Harassment [VIDEO]

Interesting!!! I think by speaking up we are bringing shame to our families to our culture. I believe in the AA community my pretending things did not happen or things did not exist that means it will go away. Mental illness is a big thing in the AA community we normally brush it of as “Well you know how Uncle Harry is”, “Don’t go over Aunty Carol house after dark, you know how she gets at night” We are so busy avoiding family members and talking behind their backs to really take time and get the help they need.

Because nothing is done initially, a lot of these issues continue on. A lot of times mothers have experienced the same maltreatment as their daughters but it is easier to keep quiet and pretend nothing happened, it didn’t exist. I think as a community if we speak up, we can save a lot of our younger girls from being subject to the same treatment.

If we speak out, utilize the various media sources we have, do forums/panels etc about these issues it will give women (and young girls) courage to speak up.

I couldn’t agree more Stacy. I really hope more projects like this get pushed into the limelight. The reaction from Precious was a lot like what you’ve described. I think people need to realize that it’s not about “airing” out our business, but about exposing people who need help perpetrators and victims both included.

Thanks for commenting!