Bon Tom answers “Did anyone think it completely bizarre...”

Shawna Tiu asked this question about A Stolen Life:

Did anyone think it completely bizarre that Jaycee states in her 12/22 journal that she would never change a thing about her life, and that she would never turn back the clock and change the way things workout? She then goes further on to explain that she has no scars only scratches from her experience. Really?? A few scratches from being kidnapped, raped at 11, pregnant twice by her rapist, forced to live in filth

Bon Tom That's survival mode talking, that's all. Imagine what would happen if she didn't believe that. Also, it's America. When did you hear last time victi…more That's survival mode talking, that's all. Imagine what would happen if she didn't believe that. Also, it's America. When did you hear last time victim said "I hate motherfucker and I hope he rot in hell" in front of the camera or in a book. I'm reading tons of these documentaries and it seems it's obligatory to sound positive, otherwise, I guess, publishers assume it wouldn't sell. It's all smiles and bleached teeth, show must go on. The other comments to your question are just the proof. People are messing up their panties from how "positive" she is. (less)

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Darren Well said, Bon Tom!!
May 16, 2019 04:50PM · flag

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