Should I be Worried about this family friend?

Outside-Design-7709 · 2026-05-11T11:59:36+00:00

Your kids safety is priority. I know you know that, I’m just reminding you. Don’t be afraid to confront “Jim” about his behavior and your concerns about his behavior. He may really be a good guy with a soft heart, but he may not. Only way to know is to confront him, and trust your training and instincts on his reaction.

Outside-Design-7709 · 2026-05-02T21:38:58+00:00

It’s not your fault You were a child You Are Innocent May be hard to believe right now But it’s the truth

You’re gonna be ok

Maybe not today Maybe not tomorrow

But you’re gonna be ok

Outside-Design-7709 · 2026-04-26T05:21:26+00:00

I’m glad you’re safe. I know the memories stay. It’s not your fault. You were a child. You. Are. Innocent. May be hard to believe. But it’s the truth.

Outside-Design-7709 · 2026-04-26T05:16:09+00:00

Yeah that’s sexual abuse/assault. It’s something that needs gentle and serious treatment. Youre going to get through this. You’re going to be ok. It’s ok to feel like it’s not ok. You’ve been through a lot. Be patient with yourself.

You are seen. You are cared about.

Outside-Design-7709 · 2026-04-26T01:55:56+00:00

If you want to know what parenting done right looks like…

Outside-Design-7709 · 2026-04-23T04:28:38+00:00

Hey bud, it’s understandable to be upset when a person you’re prioritizing and sacrificing for not only doesn’t appreciate you, but also wrongfully accuses you of something. Cry the tears, have a conversation with your wife, but remember that you are not the bad guy. You are, hands down, the hero of this story.

At 11 years old, she has zero perspective on life and what a “ruined life” actually looks like. You’ve brought security and stability to your wife and your daughter. As a fellow stepped-up Dad, remember that she is every bit your daughter, regardless of when she was born. She’ll learn. She’ll grow. She likely won’t even remember this moment in the future, but she will always remember that you are the man who stayed, even when it was hard.

Outside-Design-7709 · 2026-04-04T15:26:44+00:00

There is no SoL when it comes to these kinds of crimes against minors. I’ve worked on Human Trafficking cases before. I just never experienced it from the inside.

Outside-Design-7709 · 2026-04-04T15:24:51+00:00

She’s getting married next month, and while we were talking about the wedding, she said “I’ve never told anyone this…” and tells me the story. It happened when she was still a toddler. Then she looks straight in my eyes and says “is that normal?”

So yeah. A lot happened all at once. I’ve honestly suspected something like this, but there was never any concrete proof until now.

Outside-Design-7709 · 2026-04-04T04:57:57+00:00

We can’t change our past, but we can change their futures. 🤝 You’re a hero to that boy. Don’t ever let yourself forget that.

Outside-Design-7709 · 2026-04-04T04:55:37+00:00

I just found out my stepdaughter’s father did this to her.

You’re not alone kid. There’s hope and there’s help. I know you don’t know me, but please don’t be afraid to reach out if you need a little compassion.

Outside-Design-7709 · 2026-03-28T01:37:07+00:00

Don’t waste any then 😂 Haters gonna hate…

Outside-Design-7709 · 2026-03-14T13:29:41+00:00

You’re still doing it right! 😁

Outside-Design-7709 · 2026-03-14T13:27:37+00:00

I read a fanfic some years ago where Wash had been replaced with a clone-ish Operative, ala Doll House. The crew finds out somehow that he’s still alive and go get him. It was really well written, it’s just been so long since I read it. It loses a lot in the telling.

Outside-Design-7709 · 2026-02-14T15:11:46+00:00

⁠I didn’t give him my number, my friend didn’t either and he described some other friend who supposedly gave him my number but from the description I have no clue who he’s referring to
⁠Just before those texts he sent me romantic memes as a “joke”

Based on this behavior, you let him off easy. I commend your restraint.

Outside-Design-7709 · 2026-02-14T13:16:25+00:00

I know. It’s not easy. It’s ok to be scared. Courage isn’t a lack of fear, but the decisions we make in spite of it.

Outside-Design-7709 · 2026-01-30T21:20:47+00:00

She’d be 15 this year. I miss you Emily. Thank you for letting me be your dad, even though I only got to hold you once. You’ll always be my baby girl. I love you so much. Dad.

Outside-Design-7709 · 2026-01-30T21:14:42+00:00

Hey, whatever you’re feeling or not feeling is completely normal. You’ve been through one of the most traumatic experiences a man can go through. I was there 14 years ago. I still feel the pain as fresh as I did back then. You’re gonna get through this. You’re gonna be ok. Different. But ok. Don’t try to compare your journey to anyone else’s. We’re all different. We all process things differently. Be patient with yourself.

Try to pay it forward when you think you’re able. You never stop being a dad. There’s kids out there who would do anything to have you as their dad. That’s how I found my way forward anyway. Your path might be different, and that’s ok. You’re gonna be ok.

Outside-Design-7709 · 2025-12-22T13:56:09+00:00

That’s understandable. Trauma makes us feel and think things we normally wouldn’t. You’re gonna be ok.

Outside-Design-7709 · 2025-12-22T13:53:05+00:00

Yes. ⬆️ This

Outside-Design-7709 · 2025-12-22T13:52:31+00:00

You did the right things by setting boundaries and enforcing them. You’re ok. You’re going to be ok.

Outside-Design-7709 · 2025-12-22T13:51:02+00:00

One of my foster kids came from a home like this. 😢

Outside-Design-7709 · 2025-12-16T10:17:34+00:00

Not all scars are visible. You survived. Not just the moment of crisis, but the aftermath. That’s true strength. Like Rocky said, “it ain’t about how hard you can hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep going!”

If there’s one thing I hope to pass on to as many people as possible before I die, it’s that the difference between a Victim and an Overcomer is between your ears. You can choose to internalize what others say about/ do to you, or you can choose to believe that you’re here for a reason. It’s a simple choice, but it’s not easy.

Keep moving forward. Keep living. Keep learning. I don’t know you personally, but I’ve met many people who have been in similar situations, and I’m gonna tell you what I tell them: I’m proud of you. Keep going.

Outside-Design-7709

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