I’ve no idea if the woman interviewed for this (fascinating, heartbreaking but empowering) article is reading the comments but if she is -

I know - it’s AWFUL. But I can only hold on to the hope that the bad allows us to truly appreciate the good.

This is the best piece of news I have seen all week. That’s not a good thing... but I will take what I can get at this point. Everything else pisses me off, makes me sad, or does both.

Dear Susan Sarandon... please tell me your secrets. Eternally lovely, and a sharp mind to boot.

Squirming like a worm on a hook. Nice job, AC!!!

Because there is a lot of data to suggest that victims of sexual assault and abuse act out by dressing provocatively/being overtly sexual and it doesn’t necessarily indicate a healthy state of mind or emotional balance.

He allowed the photos... he obviously felt they had some relevance; can you identify a way in which their impact wouldn’t diminish the victim’s credibility?

During that civil trial, Persky made a controversial evidentiary ruling which allowed the jury to view seven photographs of the alleged victim “partying about a year or so after the alleged gang rape. In the photos, she is scantily clad, wearing a garter belt and what appear to be fishnet stockings.” Lawyers for the…

That is heartbreaking. I am so sorry.

Hahaha, I usually only eat 2-3 and hope to eat a slice the next day but Mr. Clysm eats all the other slices!

Sweet. I brought wine AND beer, because I’m not opposed to either.

You can sit right here next to me. Crushed red pepper OK?

AMEN.

She’s got raw talent for sure, but that’s a big song for a bit bigger of a voice.

SO jealous!

THAT is an excuse I could at least understand.

These are GREAT stories. Thank you for sharing!

You have raised your children well.

HOLLA.

He is a fucking disgrace. My head hurts because I cannot shriek at the office.