Memories of Ricky :: May You RIP Little Angel

This message is to Rick:
Learning about & listening to your story has made me look at myself. I was also abused for many years.

From the age of 6 to 14 by someone close to me. What made it worse for me is that he did it to his own son and still is (my nephew who is 17 now, who was also born into this abuse). I grew up fantasizing how I could stop him (the abuser) in a way that he would pay for what he has done. I ran away from home thinking there would be no hope for my nephew so I gave up trying to save him from his father. I've hated myself for many years for making that decision and leaving him at his hands but I had no choice. I couldn't take anymore.

But learning about your story, I know there is still hope for my nephew. I thought that once someone is born into that, that's all they know and all they'll be. But you have proved me and the world wrong. There is no excuse for that kind of act.

Just want to say that your death was unfortunate but yet not in vain -- at least for me and for many others who have been through this -- and I want to say THANK YOU for giving me hope to know that even though you're born into this disgusting enviornment, when something feels wrong it IS WRONG (that is called "instinct") and should be corrected.

God puts us here for a reason. You went through what you went through and your death had an impact on many for a reason and I believe that you were put into this world for a reason and that your reason was to give back hope!!

Now RIP little angel. I hope to meet you soon. Now no one can harm you up there.

You're in good hands bro.

A new friend,
Veronica Cruz, NY