The Catalyst
Ideas with a spark, energy, range and the ability to start things.
Oprah Winfrey is The Catalyst in its purest form, a leader whose gift is igniting change in individuals, industries, and cultural conversations. Across a decades-long television career she created conditions for breakthrough moments rather than simply broadcasting content. She launched the careers of Dr. Oz and Dr.
“What does that mean about me? So confusing for children. And when I first said this years ago, people were like, you're crazy because everybody wants to believe it's like sexual assault and you're being thrown up against the wall and you're being raped. And I have said for years, if the abuser is any good.”
“So here's what's so astute about that line, I think. The reason the idea of Michael Jackson or any major person committing sexual abuse against children challenges so many people is because in every family you have to face that some things are not the way they appear to be.”
“Well, in the documentary, Wade's mother says that Michael asked her if she would leave Wade with her for an entire year. She says that he said to her, I always get what I want. And the documentary shows that he later went back and started sending faxes to your mother, calling your mother.”
“So, this is what so many people don't understand. A big part of the confusion and shame for child victims is that the attention and the seduction from the predator, who is probably going to be somebody you know. In order for it to work, it has to be somebody you know, somebody you admire, somebody you respect, or maybe even love.”
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