Science Guy was my high school biology teacher who I lost my virginity to. He died a couple of months ago and I only found out a few weeks ago. I'm grieving for him and many people have an opinion on that. But two things can be true: I can realize the good moments we had together and also realize it was inappropriate.

Key Takeaways:

[0:00] Being sexually abused as a child and being told to be quiet

[4:20] Science guy died a few months ago, reeling in the good and bad

[11:35] Feeling wanted by an older man and joining track to spend time with him

[16:29] I took my post on grieving Bruce down as the comments were ugly

[20:57] The relationship was inappropriate, but it wasn't uncommon

[26:08] Part of me is angry that it feels like people tell me how to heal

[28:42] Being told I had to tell my story in front of the school board

[30:07] Being attacked for this and getting a restraining order

[32:10] Still crying over the mix of emotions I feel

[34:51] I know there are many more people like me

Resources:

• The Silence of Great Distance

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