Reply To: Life as the son of a Child Molester: My story

onnea, thank you. In my opinion, the best way my family could have been handled better is if we at least saw sympathy, concern, and willingness to help out by members of the community. Even those things, we did not have. It was as if we suddenly became invisible when the story came out. Yes, we could have used help financially. But the main thing I felt we needed was simply CARE by our friends and neighbors. For example, when G-d forbid a friend’s family member dies, it is normal to not know what to say or do for your friend to comfort them. But of course, we at least go to their house during shivah, show how we are in pain with them, and at least say something to try and comfort them. I wish I just could have had that. That would have meant the world to me.

Thank you, s2021.