This was my question to Sir Patrick Stewart at Comicpalooza 2013. I wanted to thank Patrick Stewart for his speech at Amnesty International it personally help me put a name to the abuse, sexual abuse in my case, I had experienced in the past. He responded very passionately and the last thing I thought I would get at was a heartfelt hug.
When he embraced me he told me "You never have to go through that again, you're safe now". I just kept thanking him.
I hope everyone who needs help in abusive or violent situations has the courage to do so. There are people willing and ready to help you. There are hotline numbers a little farther down.
This video is owned by Oswald Vinueza and full recording can be found here
• ComicPalooza Sir Patri...
I posted an extended response about the experience here on my blog
lemonsweetie.tumblr.com/post/5...
If you need help, please reach out!
Refuge Hotline in UK
0808-2000-247
Combat Stress Hotline In UK
0800-138-1619
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Vets in USA with PTSD Hotline
1-800-273-8255, press 1.
USA Hotline for Domestic Abuse
1−800−799−SAFE(7233)
28 май 2013
