MP David Sweet recalls his three painful years at St. Joseph's Training School
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- David Sweet, Member of Parliament for Flamborough-Glanbrook, talks about the abuse he suffered, and witnessed, at St. Joseph's Training School in Alfred, Ontario in the early 1970s. He is speaking out after reading the Star's investigation that found the province has secretly settled hundreds of historic lawsuits alleging sexual, physical and emotional abuse at Ontario's training schools. (Toronto Star)
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I would like to make a comment. I am not afraid, I am tormented, but not afraid. I have lived with all the tortures life has throw at me since I was old enough to walk. I have spoken out many a times with no results... now at the age of 56, I have a voice. Ever since the article ran, that can of worms that semi silent in my head has been reopened. After much thought, the only conclusion I came to was. We were victims of adults, we are now adults ourselves. I personally would like to see a picture of each adult as they were as the victim. When I seen a picture of Kirk Keeping at 14 and a picture of Sanford Cottrelle at a young age, I cried. I cried for the the innocent children we were. In order for people to get the real feel of what happened, they have to relate in a way they understand. If you see us as children, you see your own children, you see your sister, brother or best friend. That has an impact. Seeing us as adults, anyone with a heart with be mad and or sad, seeing us as children.... now that's really going to piss you off. It's not the same government as yesteryear. So an apology just won't cut it... he'll even if It were the same government... an apology will never cut it. The pain and suffering has always been, and will always be
No one can give you back the years you have lost and erase the pain and suffering you have endured. But as a fellow Canadian I want to say I am so sorry this happened to you. This should never of happened. May God bless you and heal you. Thank you for posting Mr David Sweet, Member of Parliament. Thank you for your vulnerability and heart to see things made right, may you be blessed with your efforts! May you experience healing as well and also your family.