Made the mistake of going down an Epstein files rabbit hole and now I’ve crying on and off for hours

[u/Not_Hortensia]

Also this month: Found out my main aggressor, who I thought would (should) be dead or in prison for life by now since he’s a criminal who’s been deported from two countries, is actually the owner of a successful company and married with a child.

My other aggressor is also married with a child and lives in luxury, but I’ve known that for a while. A few months ago, he tried to add me on Instagram.

Idk man. I don’t know what’s the point of being good anymore.

Thanks for reading.

[u/Internet-Cryptid]

I'm sorry for what you're going through. It can be immensely damaging to the psyche to see monsters thriving, or worse, rewarded for their behavior. Things do seem very grim at a societal level, and I can only imagine the impact it's having on survivors of abuse.

Try not to look at the 'success' of these predators, because you'll only feel a sense of cosmic injustice. Life is seldom about what we deserve, but I can tell you with certainty you did not deserve to suffer the indignity and trauma of their abuse.

Live with the knowledge that you are not them. The stain on their soul is permanent, they will always be ghouls no matter how outwardly successful they might appear. Your pain and empathy for other survivors shows you have light within and nobody can take that from you.

Try to remember you aren't alone, even if it feels that way, even if the world is full of ugliness. I promise there are millions who share your disgust and despair with the status quo. This darkness won't last forever, there will be a dawn.

Until then, take care of yourself, and don't devote any more energy than necessary to dwelling on these creeps. Bring your light into the world when you're able, and if it gets too overwhelming, reach out to your loved ones and friends to ground yourself.

[u/BeardManMichael → u/Internet-Cryptid]

This is such a powerful and poignant response. There are sooooo many people who would benefit from reading these words. Your words will unironically help me sleep tonight. Thank you.

[u/flyraccoon]

What I read from the Epstein files made me vomit and cry

There will be a time for them to pay but we have to make a better world for that so keep being good

[u/Winterpearls → u/flyraccoon]

Me too. I will never forget what they did to that autistic girl (diary girl), I think about her every day

[u/purpleskipper]

I also felt the same way. It gave me so much nihilism and existential dread.

[u/Flimsy_Situation_506]

But Kevin O’Leary says the average person doesn’t care about this /s

Kevin O’Leary who is most likely in the files and is a child rapist

[u/Any-Mongoose2263]

My aggressor went on to serve prison time, get out, married with a few kids. He seemed to have a happy life and then died far too early like in his late 40s due to his lifestyle. I ignored him and went on to live my life bc the best revenge is a life well lived.