WWWT,
I am very happy that you shared your personal story of being groped with us. This Justin Trudeau groping incident can be quite triggering to people who have personally experienced sexual abuse in their lives. It can bring up old memories and force us to relive the feelings of anger, fear, personal violation, shame, and betrayal all over again.
It is also frustrating when we witness someone who is in a position of high power and authority not take ownership of allegedly past wrongful behaviour and seem to get away with it. This, in turn, fuels further anger, betrayal and bewilderment at a system that is designed to let assumed perpetrators off the hook for their wrongful and damaging behaviour.
I also believe that it can be further distressing when some who have not experienced sexual harassment or sexual assault seem to to talk glibly and overtly objectively about a sensitive topic like unwanted sexual touching or groping.
I understand that you feel that you need to take a week off from this thread. You do know what your needs are and what is best for you at this point. I also want you to know that I value your opinions and that I hope to see you come back if that is what you feel comfortable in doing.
I hope to see you back soon,