Letter to Survivors of Child Pornography(from David)

I was thinking about the survivors of child pornography and felt compelled to write a letter. It doesn't do justice communicating the depth of my regret or remorse, but I wanted to communicate my feelings.


Dear Survivor,

I saw the pain in your eyes. The betrayal. The shame. The fear. And yet I didn't look away. You were innocent and someone you trusted stole that innocence and cast it about the world without your consent. So not only were you abused by that person, but also subjected to that shame for a life time.

I chose to perpetuate your shame rather than help to heal it. You deserve so much more. I regret that I contributed to your pain. I have met survivors and have been face to face with them as adults and have seen the depth of their pain even decades after the fact. My heart breaks for them and you.

I so regret the pain I have caused you and am committed to doing all within my power to stop the trafficking of child pornography and the abuse that feeds it. I pray for you every day and hope that one day you will find peace. I don't think it is appropriate to ask for your forgiveness. But I do covet your prayers. May God bless you and keep you.

With Great Remorse,
David Alan Chatham