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Ms. Toad

(38,717 posts)
35. You're welcome.
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 12:48 PM
Apr 11

I am privileged enough to be in an emotional state where I can do so without personal emotional repercussions - regardless of how it is perceived, and secure enough in work, family, community relations, etc. That doing so won't cause any significant harm. And I have as strong personal and professional reputation for truth telling..

It is always a woman's choice to decide when, and to whom, to disclose. I don't blame any woman for choosing not to disclose, or for disclosing later than many think it's credible. But I also think it is important for people similarly situated to me to tell out stories - in party to make it easier for those who follow.

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" Why did the Swalwell accusers wait so long?" WhiskeyGrinder Apr 11 #1
Again, contradictions Chasstev365 Apr 11 #2
" why would you put yourself in the same exact situation a second time?" WhiskeyGrinder Apr 11 #3
Thank you for this post and your others in this thread. yardwork Apr 11 #12
Thank you for speaking eloquently on this EdmondDantes_ Apr 11 #13
How dumb can I be? Chasstev365 Apr 11 #14
The "you" in the post is rhetorical and is meant to show people what might be going through a victim's mind as they WhiskeyGrinder Apr 11 #17
I think you misunderstood the poster. yardwork Apr 11 #19
Well said. ananda Apr 11 #8
i agree with all that rampartd Apr 11 #4
The good ole days, right? ananda Apr 11 #9
If the details are right in the news. Then... RoeVWade Apr 11 #5
I am giving Swalwell the benefit of the doubt until more concrete evidence is available. Lonestarblue Apr 11 #6
Well, the timing sure is fishy. ananda Apr 11 #7
It's very possible the survivors are speaking now to prevent his election. yardwork Apr 11 #20
I get that. ananda Apr 11 #22
Remember there were 8 Franken accusers, including some Democrats n/t Ms. Toad Apr 11 #27
Why do I not believe these women right away? mwmisses4289 Apr 11 #10
San Francisco Chronicle published facts suggesting they're telling the truth ... Auggie Apr 11 #21
This does happen. ananda Apr 11 #28
Well, that sucks bigtime. mwmisses4289 Apr 11 #32
I know. It's been WAY too long like this. ananda Apr 11 #33
Your last sentence tends to prove the rest of your post. yardwork Apr 11 #11
I apologize for doing that. I didn't realize... ananda Apr 11 #23
Thanks for acknowledging that. yardwork Apr 11 #24
Tribes protect valuable members OC375 Apr 11 #15
How many times do we have to go over why victims keep it to themselves? eShirl Apr 11 #16
The same amount of times there have been false allegations? Mysterian Apr 11 #18
False allegations are fairly rare. yardwork Apr 11 #25
They are more common than you think. mwmisses4289 Apr 11 #34
Proven false often means the victim was so insulted, dismissed, blamed Ms. Toad Apr 11 #36
I will disagree with that. mwmisses4289 Apr 11 #37
Rape is the most difficult crime to prosecute Quiet Em Apr 11 #38
What does proven false mean in your mind - found not guilty by a jury? Ms. Toad Apr 11 #39
Proven false means just that- the person making the allegation lied about it. mwmisses4289 Apr 11 #40
My question is about "proven." You've been dancing around, but not answering that. Ms. Toad Apr 11 #41
I believe I have answered your question to the best of my ability. mwmisses4289 Apr 11 #42
You finally, for the first time, did something to explain the word you choose (proven). Ms. Toad Apr 11 #43
Why did the Trump and Epstein accusers said so long? Ms. Toad Apr 11 #26
Thank you for sharing your experiences here. yardwork Apr 11 #30
You're welcome. Ms. Toad Apr 11 #35
I will wait until passing judgment although his case looks bleak. GreenWave Apr 11 #29
"Why did the Swalwell accusers wait so long?" Wednesdays Apr 11 #31
waiting to come forward is a consequence of the abuse bigtree Apr 11 #44
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