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Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
I don't know if we can jump to conclusions about what is typical for "abusers" and whether that even applies to Manson.
I'm sure if he spent time with Manson, and if ERW was around be it in studio or at his home, Borland would be able to see the nature of the relationship based on their interactions. Maybe Manson spoke about his sexual activity to Borland.
However I highly doubt Borland was ever in a position to visually confirm most of the things I've read about Manson's alleged abuse. Not unless he was in Manson's bedroom with ERW and Manson.
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That's kind of my point. Borland was just a guy Manson worked with for a little while and who left the band because he didn't like Manson. Unless he actualy witnessed a serious crime he could talk to the police about, there's nothing he can do.
I've been in that situation, trying to do something about an abusive relationship near me, but if the abused person doesn't want to leave and doesn't want to hear what you have to say (which is typical), there's nothing that can be done. If you're really close, like a sibling or a childhood friend you might have a chance make a difference with perseverance, but this wasn't the situation woth Borland and Manson/ERW.
All he can do is this littlw bit of support now, and good for him for stepping up.
Btw Borland isn't the only one saying this stuff, a guy named Dan Cleary who at one point worked as Mansons personal assistant has also come out saying he saw Manson humiliate and verbally abuse two of his girlfriends.