I really should title this post, whatchoo talkin’ bout willis?  That is a defining quote for my generation and I do remember the safety of Different Strokes, the hint of cultural community–what I would now call parasocial relationships thanks to Teenage Paparazzo.

Todd Bridges was molested by a family friend when he was 11 and 12 and his life went spiralling out of control as a direct result.  I do believe that he could have made lots and lots of better choices, but I respond to his pain.

His mother believed his story, his father did not.  He suffered emotionally from what happened to him and used drugs to mute the pain.

I do not think the perpetrator faced any consequences.  He should have.

Whatever Mr. Bridges should have done differently, he is absolutely doing the right thing by telling his story.

Thank you Willis