I've been in this group for a long time, and I've made quite a few friends here and in two other groups. For some time I've been discussing with some of those people a very non-DIY matter, the subject matter of a book of mine. Because the book deals with some quite sensitive matters I've been grateful for the help I've received regarding just how such matters can be handled. I thought that I'd let everyone know that the book, 'Don't Cross the North Road' is now available as paperback or kindle download.
Can?t see a single mention of aerial fitting in the blurb! ;-)
Not sure sure it?s my cup of tea but knowing your ability at story telling I?m very happy to punt a couple of quid in your direction Bill. Dare I ask how much of the tale relates to real life experiences?
It's very strange. I asked for worldwide distribution. What's more, my friend who lives in Scotsville Az USA received a copy that apparently came from Australia!
I'll check uip on all this tomorrow. Thanks for letting me know.
What indeed? Did the SOCO find it? We'll never know!
Thank you! I value your opinion.
Yes it's quite harrowing isn't it? I hope you didn't find it too disturbing. I know it upset some people.
To answer the original question. It got as far as the man washing my knees, touching, etc. I knew about 'strange men' because there was one that used to hang about up Castle Hills and we'd discussed him with older boys. So I was just slightly wary, but really what ended it was that I just lost interest in him. I started at a new school and for a while just wasn't roaming the countryside so much. His character in the book and his grooming technique were based on another man I encountered as a young teenager. He was in a position of authority and was undoubtedly a paedo, but I was older. Nothing much happened. Again, I shied away. As a child and a teenager I encountered, first or second hand, a significant number of people who were sexually interested in boys. Some of them were blatant. Parents etc seemed blissfully unaware.
It's funny how much experiences can differ. My wife, a Registered Mental Health Nurse, has had many many patients who've been ill for decades and sexual abuse as children has been at the bottom of it, while I growing up in the same area, at the same time, know no-one (from the area) who experienced anything and never felt any threat of it myself.
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