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Milo is living through the consequences of unresolved emotional trauma

Posted on 2/22/17 at 2:46 pm
Posted by joshnorris14
Florida
Member since Jan 2009
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Posted on 2/22/17 at 2:46 pm
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'We can ignore reality, but we cannot ignore the consequences of ignoring reality.'


-Ayn Rand

This event has caused me personal grief as it is something I relate to on a personal level.

It is very obvious to me that Milo was very isolated as a child. His victimhood was not just sexual predation, but also finding more comfort in the hands of a middle-aged predator than with his parents. This has, in my opinion, caused him to elevate the status of his predator above parents, because it's actually easier for him to be critical of his parents than a child molester.

I was a victim in similar ways, I was sexually assaulted a number of times from the age of 3-6, and throughout my life, misplacement of blame as well as the absence of blame had inflicted me with the inability to overcome difficult trauma. When I finally was able to complete the puzzle of responsibility in my head it was as if a great burden had been lifted and I was finally freed.

Milo's statement after this episode where he noted that bankruptcy was worse than being raped is indefensible and worrisome. He has a rare combination of political affiliation, sexual orientation, intelligence, charm, and attractiveness that could vault him to prominence as well as be a boon for my belief set. Unfortunately it seems that Milo has not been reflective enough on what happened.

Not to please the Left and the cucks, but to alleviate his own burdens.

I hope Milo, and everyone else, can see that this moment has a silver lining in showing us the necessity of dealing with our issues healthily.
This post was edited on 2/22/17 at 3:34 pm
Posted by Lsupimp
Ersatz Amerika-97.6% phony & fake
Member since Nov 2003
78173 posts
Posted on 2/22/17 at 2:53 pm to
Bravo Sir. I respect your honesty and your analysis.
Milo needs to be brutally honest with himself. Easier said than done of course.
Fuc* the first person who makes a joke at your expense.
And fuc* anybody that would screw up any kid's life.
Posted by RCDfan1950
United States
Member since Feb 2007
34824 posts
Posted on 2/22/17 at 2:53 pm to
Regardless of his personal tragedy and current condition...at least the man is in the ring and contributes in ways that are valuable to society. That is more than a lot can claim, or even hope for. I respect that. And I hope he finds peace.
Posted by VirgilCaine
Orchard Park
Member since Dec 2010
2864 posts
Posted on 2/22/17 at 2:58 pm to
quote:

Regardless of his personal tragedy and current condition...at least the man is in the ring and contributes in ways that are valuable to society. That is more than a lot can claim, or even hope for. I respect that. And I hope he finds peace.


Basically this. Milo definitely has some demons that I hope he deals with in a healthy way. A hope we should have for all people, regardless of political allegiances.

He is "the man in the ring" that T. Roosevelt wrote of. I still tip my cap to him.
Posted by Dead End
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2013
21237 posts
Posted on 2/22/17 at 3:00 pm to
Excellent post sir. I respect your position and your honesty.
Posted by Zach
Gizmonic Institute
Member since May 2005
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Posted on 2/22/17 at 3:07 pm to
And 2 people down voted you???
Posted by SirWinston
PNW
Member since Jul 2014
81108 posts
Posted on 2/22/17 at 3:11 pm to
Lofty post from a true Patriot
Posted by dcbl
Good guys wear white hats.
Member since Sep 2013
29637 posts
Posted on 2/22/17 at 3:11 pm to
I am truly sorry to hear about your early childhood trauma

thanks for the insight, very interesting and thought provoking stuff here
Posted by sms151t
Polos, Porsches, Ponies..PROBATION
Member since Aug 2009
139830 posts
Posted on 2/22/17 at 3:12 pm to
Milo is living through a consequence of choice. He did not have to mention anything in a public forum. He chose to make it public so he chose to accept the consequences of his words.

Working with kids with emotional and behavioral issues (multiple abuse victims) is where I am coming from with this.
This post was edited on 2/22/17 at 3:15 pm
Posted by Bullethead88
Half way between LSU and Tulane
Member since Dec 2009
4202 posts
Posted on 2/22/17 at 3:15 pm to
quote:

.at least the man is in the ring and contributes in ways that are valuable to society.


I can't imagine how his "contributions" are valuable to society.
Posted by Pinecone Repair
Burminham
Member since Nov 2013
7156 posts
Posted on 2/22/17 at 3:20 pm to
quote:

I was a victim in similar ways, I was sexually assaulted a number of times from the age of 3-6, and throughout my life, misplacement of blame as well as the absence of blame had inflicted me with the inability to overcome difficult trauma. When I finally was able to complete the puzzle of responsibility in my head it was as if a great burden had been lifted and I was finally freed.


Bless you and I am so glad you found peace.
It (for me) clouded every single day of my life until I came to terms with it in my late 20's.

I think this is one reason I found the Milo situation so incredibly devastating and confusing. I think he is trying to minimize the act in order to make sense of his own abuse.

I hope he makes peace with his past.
Posted by Lakeboy7
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2011
23965 posts
Posted on 2/22/17 at 3:24 pm to
Look at all this empathy and compassion up in here!

For a pedophile
Posted by FooManChoo
Member since Dec 2012
41614 posts
Posted on 2/22/17 at 3:25 pm to
There is definitely emotional baggage that comes from molestation. Women who are raped as adults can have long-lasting psychological trauma, so how can we expect children who have no control over their emotions to react to being molested? If they don't get help, that can shape who they are as they mature into adults. Child molestation is damaging and those who prey on the innocent like that should receive the most severe punishment for what they've done.
Posted by joshnorris14
Florida
Member since Jan 2009
45182 posts
Posted on 2/22/17 at 3:27 pm to
quote:

Look at all this empathy and compassion up in here!



Do you not at least have empathy for 13 year old Milo?
Posted by Lakeboy7
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2011
23965 posts
Posted on 2/22/17 at 3:28 pm to
quote:

Do you not at least have empathy for 13 year old Milo?



Absolutely
Posted by joshnorris14
Florida
Member since Jan 2009
45182 posts
Posted on 2/22/17 at 3:30 pm to
Then you should understand the point I'm trying to make. He's a 30 year old man making political and philosophical statement from the point of view of a traumatized 13 year old. He needs to take responsibility and delve into his psyche before trying to bounce back.
Posted by sms151t
Polos, Porsches, Ponies..PROBATION
Member since Aug 2009
139830 posts
Posted on 2/22/17 at 3:35 pm to
quote:

Then you should understand the point I'm trying to make. He's a 30 year old man making political and philosophical statement from the point of view of a traumatized 13 year old. He needs to take responsibility and delve into his psyche before trying to bounce back.


You do know there is a widely accepted school of thought that focusing too much on the abuse is more harmful than good.

But IMO the most damage or most good that comes is not from later years and of therapy, but from the initial disclosure. If the person describes the event and it is seen as lies etc by the receiver of the message the damage is far more greater than the act itself. Because the person disclosing the incident will now not have a trust or willingness to disseminate information.
This post was edited on 2/22/17 at 3:36 pm
Posted by CommoDawg
Member since Jun 2015
2322 posts
Posted on 2/22/17 at 3:37 pm to
quote:

It is no surprise that you would talk shite to a victim of rape and pedophilia you frick.


Being raped at a young age is no justification for being a shithead as an adult.
Posted by AU_251
Your dads room
Member since Feb 2013
11559 posts
Posted on 2/22/17 at 3:38 pm to
Very eloquently put.
Posted by Lakeboy7
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2011
23965 posts
Posted on 2/22/17 at 3:38 pm to
quote:

Being raped at a young age is no justification for being a shithead as an adult.




Unless you throw bomb for the right, then we need understanding and compassion.
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