Taking a
deep breath) I've had many debates on whether or not to do a miniposter for
today's episode of SVU, I had a longer blog all lined up, until yesterday I
read a longer twitter from @Corinne0721 where
she wrote about her view/emotions on tonight’s episode and I find I agree with
it. And I am glad that the Joyful Heart came out with their statement
concerning tonight’s episode.
Before I type more, the miniposter here, as you will see I've not used
any of the stills which was released for the episode, for lots of reasons which
I am not going to line up. Instead I'm going to tell why I choose this
miniposter afterwards... hope you will read on...
As I mentioned above I haven't used any of the stills for tonight’s
episode, because I felt this episode is hitting close to home on myself
too.
The teardrop is for the victims/survivors out there dealing with their
life in their own ways and as best as they can. The prison shouldn't be
explained. As for the words, they are taken from the synopsis of the episode to
line up the episode title...
As @Corinne0721 wrote in her longer twitter, I too understand
the reactions there has been around the news concerning Mike Tyson being on tonight’s
episode of SVU and I respect it, we deal with it in the way, we do.
However when that is said - do bear me with for a moment - I have
to admit I find the title of the episode well ironic... "Monster's
Legacy"?? It wasn't till Julie from SVU replied on my question on
where the title came from, that I actually looked it in a different way.
I looked at it as on both sides: those who commit these crimes and those
who are against these crimes. If that makes sense. The sad part in all this,
which Corinne addresses: If we don't let go of our hate (all in due time and
when ones is ready in the way it can be) then the monsters have won in the
longer run and then we are no better than the monsters out there. (note: don't
chop off my head, I did mention we deal with it in our own ways and time....)
Had I not said no I would have been sexually abused too - this happened
at the age of 10-12 years old (I can't remember the correct time as it is a
blur to me) - however I have for many years lived in the shadow of family
members being sexual abused and a hate of my own. How long can I or one hold
onto hate, before I forgive what happened. Even something that not in full
happened with me, however still affected me in other ways I still work with, if
not every day, then too much. In my regards because it is too easy to hold onto
hate and anger, instead of letting go and live. I have let go of anger and my
hate over the years in my own time and space. There are still some issues that
I deal with, I choose not to give in.
Doing these SVU posters helps me in one way to move on, on many levels,
which is why I watch the show in the first place, as well the "Fearlessness"
necklace I've worn since December.
As I said I do understand the reactions before and on tonight’s episode,
I am still going to be open minded about the episode, because (Sorry Warren and
SVU gang) you do have a choice.... you can watch it or not. All up to you.
There are different ways of expressing your opinions.
The casting has been controversial and even though I am not too keen on
seeing Mike Tyson on SVU, I think someone (NBC or whoever...) along the way
forgot one thing. It has overshadowed the debate there was to be after the
episode. I could be mistaken and hope I am. (if you bug me about MT, I suggest
you look at other celebs who have a criminal records as well have served time
in jail, there quite a few out there, Robert Downy Jr. just to mention a start
- I am actually a fan of Robert... that's a whole another debate you are
welcome to do out there, not here)
I
do hope the SVU crew and cast get through this episode/debate etc etc and yes I
do look forward to next episode of SVU next week. That is my choice.
This was my humble opinion on tonight's episode, as Corienne said it can be hard to express oneself without it becoming a way long blog.... Take care out there...
