As you know not only did adult surivovors of CSA share their stories with Harish during the 'HOPE RUNS' campaign, but also when they saw him running with the placard today during the marathon.
Harish said, “One man just out of the 
blue hugged me and started crying, I asked him if he knew me and if I can be of any help to him."
He simply replied, “Thank You”.
Harish wondered why this stranger was thanking him, he thought it was a case of mistaken identity. When Harish asked him further the stranger replied, “I am a survivor of child sexual abuse too.” Saying so, he again hugged Harish and revealed that he had not shared it with anybody, but today for the first time with a stranger. He smiled and vanished into the crowd.
Everything can't be measured and valued... some differences are just immeasurable and invaluable... that moment was one of them....
See attached a photo of how HOPE RAN! : ' )
We got covered today by the Times of India, Radio Mirchi, IBN 7 and NDTV 24 X 7.
Today's Times of India (Mumbai edition), pg 29 carries Harish's story.
Thank you everyone for all your support and best wishes.
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Pooja Taparia
Founder and CEO
Arpan - Towards Freedom from Child Sexual Abuse
mobile: +91.98201.35567
email: pooja@arpan.org.in
office: 2nd floor, unit no. 24, 105, Apollo Street, Mumbai Samachar Marg, Mumbai 400 023
website: www.arpan.org.in
blog: www.arpancsa.blogspot.com
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Karmayog - http://www.karmayog.org/ngo/
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Bless you for your efforts for the children!
ReplyDeleteHey Ruth! Thanks a lot! :)
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