But speaking out is just a beginning. Others undergoing experiences similar to mine need assurance that protecting themselves and demanding fairness will be supported, regardless of who the perpetrator is, or how his work is perceived. They need to know that strengthening society’s capacity for fair, thoughtful treatment of everyone is also a valuable contribution, and not a threat. — Medium
Danila Soleri, in a poignant and exposing open letter published on Medium, titled "Sexual abuse: it's you, him, and his work" has accused her father, Paolo Soleri, of sexual abuse.
The open letter walks us through the psychological, emotional and tangent emotions and repercussions of such an experience while detailing the inner and outward struggle of living with a father who on the one hand had become notorious for his architectural marvels but who on the other hand had forgone human values in the search of creative greatness.
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certainly adds a sad layer to the story of an architect I never cared or heard about.
I'm surprised you've never heard of him.
shit. This is horrible.
yeah, it's called humanity, we are flawed beyond repair - but put out the nicest mask we can find, and sometimes a lot of people buy it.
Sexually abusing your children is about the most narcissistic thing I can imagine.
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