I want Joseph McGettigan, Jerry Sandusky's prosecutor to know how deeply he touched me and I am sure many other victims of sexual abuse with his words. " I have pieces of ten souls in my pocket"
I grieve for those little boys. Only in a culture where poverty and single parenthood rob children of their credibility can a man like Jerry Sandusky exist. I know. Even after 59 years, I see some things never change. Children can be portrayed as liars, the very behaviors which help them survive abuse, and the aftermath of trying to hold their souls together for years and years are ruthlessly used against them as they attempt to tell the truth.
White men still rule this country. The warped and twisted code of honor white men create in our country to maintain status quo remains rampant and children still have to prove their innocence after losing it.
Ten victims are probably a drop in the bucket if the truth were to fully be available. Hopefully those who have buried the experiences deep into their psyches will find peace with the verdict.
Mr. McGettian, you handled those souls gently and what pieces are still remaining can only grow stronger.
Thank-you
