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Originally Posted by troutman
I did not sleep well last night. I think one reason is how upset I am about the disclosures of widespread abuse in the hockey community - physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
There seems to be a turning point now where victims are finally prepared to come forward, and where the community is ready to listen and make changes. I hope this leads to positive and lasting progress. Our sons and daughters should be able to play this great game in a safe, fun and supportive environment.
I don't fully understand the depth of the problem, or pretend to think I know the solutions.
This goes beyond hockey - this happens in other sports, and other areas of society. I never had an abusive coach, but I had an abusive teacher.
Let's listen to the stories, and think about how to make things better.
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I agree with this sentiment completely. I hope this serves as a watershed moment and would be glad if this started a holistic shift in what's proven to be a toxic culture and mentality.
It is hard to reconcile being a fan of something and to suspend a sense of seriousness when you such fundamentally flawed behaviour overlooked at the highest levels of the game.
I'm glad it's come to light, but can't help but think of the racism that occurs at the grassroot, formative levels. It's hard to overlook the racism directed towards indigenous players and families at the lower levels, the macho hazing bull#### that's ignored at best, encouraged at worst and not think about my culpability as a fan in its perpetuation.
I think it's important that it's confronted and addressed by both the fans and the institutions in hopes of changing things but I also know that the sport itself just serves as a microcosm for these issues as a whole and as such we probably won't see an end to this bull#### anytime soon.
Bums me out man.