To Ruthie (age 10) from Ruth (age 62)

Dear Ten Year Old Ruthie I know how hard things must be for you. After what has happened to you, I can just imagine how confused and alone you must feel. I know you think that what happened to you after that man lured you away at the plaza is a secret you must keep to...

To: The creep who abused me when I was 10 years old!

When you led me away from my sister and friends that day at the plaza, what made you think I wouldn’t grow up to know better? What made you think I would remain naïve forever? Did you think I was going to protect you with silence MY WHOLE LIFE, and never tell anyone...