I cannot believe the appalling comments being left in response to this article and Mike. How dare you criticise him after he’s just revealed something very private and difficult to the world? You have no idea what kind of courage it takes for a person to talk openly to complete strangers about a sensitive subject like rape. What makes you think that you have the right to say that he wasn’t raped? And what’s more, that he deserved it? That is a disgusting attitude to have.
How many of you saying these things have been raped? Let me assure you that you wouldn’t be proclaiming it to the world the day after it happened so that you could press charges. Do you know how many rapes go un-reported? Loads of them! Every survivor is different, and every survivor heals differently. There isn’t a set time limit or formula to it. Some people never heal! It’s taken Mike 17 years to come to terms with what happened to him, and to begin healing from it. He’s healed enough so now that he can talk about it. What gives you the right to say that he should have been able to do it years ago? How dare you! What is wrong with humanity? Honestly, I’m disgusted.
Mike, to you I would say congratulations. You are a survivor, and you’re strong enough in yourself to show others that. I’m proud of you for sharing your story. I hope that people can learn from it, learn compassion, and maybe even know that they’re not alone. Stay strong, and never stop believing in yourself. Blessings upon you!
