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I am tired of
statements that "children make up astonishing fairy tales about things
that obviously could never occur" and are "thoroughly indoctrinated
by other social workers" (March 7). Frank Haden may be a
kind, naive man who can't imagine people do such vile things. Abused children
would remind you they do, and will continue to do so until society starts
believing it and implementing structures that ensures it stops. When your children are
murdered/raped no one disbelieves. Why are we then subjected to such
appalling disbelief when abused in horrid, deviant ways? Comments like Haden's
belong to the dark ages. Continuing to discredit complainants only prolongs
the pretence that this kind of abuse doesn't exist in Paedophilia must not be
ignored. It may be easier to believe we spin stories than to deal with the
consequences that we speak the truth but be careful in suggesting we're lying
as our courage may very well protect a child you love. Haden's bold statements
about Ellis's innocence are, in turn, creating "fairy tales". |
