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Maru Kitteh

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6. Too many here were ready to stand behind him no matter what just because

Reply to BlueWaveNeverEnd (Original post)

Mon May 4, 2026, 02:54 PM

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he was wearing our team jersey. This is what makes coming forward SO DIFFICULT. Every woman knows she will be ridiculed, discounted and her character disparaged by an unfortunate percentage of those hearing of the crimes and indignities committed against her.

Every woman standing up, knows she will be victimized again, even by those that should be her comfort.

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