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I Hate Perverts

Today, some guy had been hearting a lot of my posts and even left a nice comment on one of my posts about my molestation. Then he messaged me saying hello and for the first time in a long time, I responded to a PM I got from a man and thanked him for hearting my posts. He starts chatting me up about some of my nature posts and just when we have a pleasant conversation going, he starts asking me about the details of my molestation. I was not surprised in the least bit and told him that this is why I don't respond to PMs from men anymore. He started acting like he didn't understand what I mean, that he just wanted to "figure out what happened." I told him, I'll bet he does and then he changes the subject; starts asking me about my age and hobbies and crap. I should've ended it right there but I tried giving him the benefit of the doubt and humored him until he started asking me what I look like. I asked why he wants to know and he blocks me. He knew he blew his cover, not that he had much to begin with. Serves me right for taking a risk with answering a PM from a guy here.
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SW-User
Wow. And I thought I was cynical.

Rest assured, I won't attempt to PM you. Nor a number of other kind hearted folks responding to this thread. Not responding to a PM just based on the fact it is from a guy is pretty closed minded in my book. Do you think there are no female predators? If I saw all your molestation stories, I might have reached out to you. Previously. Not because I get off on victim's stories or experiences. Not at all. When I reach out it is because I think there might be something I can learn. Even at this advanced age. You see ... my wife is a victim of molestation. She was molested .. actually it went beyond that level ... at the age of 13. By a family member. She got pregnant. And had an abortion. And was made to sit and read the bible for hours daily. Like she was the one that did something wrong. The real reason I might reach out is to learn more about what my wife went through. And most likely still deals with from time to time. Even after over 30 years of marriage, I still try to find new understanding and support for her. No, don't fret, you won't have to choose to ignore my PM.
@SW-User I'm sorry for what you wife had to go through but there's a lot of deflection in your response.