Gerald Santos reveals self-harm thoughts after alleged sexual assault
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Gerald Santos reveals self-harm thoughts after alleged sexual assault
Trigger warning: mentions of self-harm, sexual abuse, and rape.
Trigger warning: mentions of self-harm, sexual abuse, and rape.
Singer-actor Gerald Santos revealed during the hearing of Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media last August 27 that he thought of taking his own life after being allegedly raped in 2005.
Singer-actor Gerald Santos revealed during the hearing of Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media last August 27 that he thought of taking his own life after being allegedly raped in 2005.
This revelation comes after he dropped the name of his alleged rapist, Danny Tan, in the same hearing. Gerald was only 15 years old when he was allegedly raped by the then-musical director of GMA Network.
This revelation comes after he dropped the name of his alleged rapist, Danny Tan, in the same hearing. Gerald was only 15 years old when he was allegedly raped by the then-musical director of GMA Network.
“Dahil po sa aking marubdob na pangarap na maiahon ko ang aking pamilya sa kahirapan ay pinilit ko pong kalimutan ang pangyayaring ito sa aking puso at isipan. Hindi po alam ng aking pamilya pero apat na beses po akong nag-isip na tapusin na ang buhay ko,” Gerald shared.
“Dahil po sa aking marubdob na pangarap na maiahon ko ang aking pamilya sa kahirapan ay pinilit ko pong kalimutan ang pangyayaring ito sa aking puso at isipan. Hindi po alam ng aking pamilya pero apat na beses po akong nag-isip na tapusin na ang buhay ko,” Gerald shared.
He recalled how embarrassed and disgusted he felt after he was raped which made him have thoughts of ending his life. He believed that no one would listen to his story and he couldn’t do anything about his rapist as he had no power over him.
He recalled how embarrassed and disgusted he felt after he was raped which made him have thoughts of ending his life. He believed that no one would listen to his story and he couldn’t do anything about his rapist as he had no power over him.
“Dahil alam ko po sa sarili ko na wala na akong magagawa at walang makikinig sa akin,” he said.
“Dahil alam ko po sa sarili ko na wala na akong magagawa at walang makikinig sa akin,” he said.
“Kaya pinilit ko itong burahin sa puso’t isipan ko dahil din sa matinding takot na kapag binalikan ako ng taong umabuso sa akin ay hindi ko na maipagpatuloy pa ang pag-abot sa aking mga pangarap para sa aking pamilya at sa huli ay madamay pa sila,” he added.
“Kaya pinilit ko itong burahin sa puso’t isipan ko dahil din sa matinding takot na kapag binalikan ako ng taong umabuso sa akin ay hindi ko na maipagpatuloy pa ang pag-abot sa aking mga pangarap para sa aking pamilya at sa huli ay madamay pa sila,” he added.
The former Kapuso talent then refused to share more information about what happened in 2005 when asked by Senator Jinggoy Estrada. He maintained he wants justice not only for him but for the others who were sexually abused by perpetrators from the entertainment industry.
The former Kapuso talent then refused to share more information about what happened in 2005 when asked by Senator Jinggoy Estrada. He maintained he wants justice not only for him but for the others who were sexually abused by perpetrators from the entertainment industry.
“Sana ay magkaroon din po ng safeguards para kahit inalis na po yung sex offender ay hindi mababalikan o magagantihan ang biktima ng mga kaibigang nasa posisyon at may loyalty dun sa taong tinanggal,” he shared.
“Sana ay magkaroon din po ng safeguards para kahit inalis na po yung sex offender ay hindi mababalikan o magagantihan ang biktima ng mga kaibigang nasa posisyon at may loyalty dun sa taong tinanggal,” he shared.
“Mas mahaba pong prescription period po sana dahil ang mga biktima po ay may iba-ibang kapasidad at kakayahan para lumantad,” he continued.
“Mas mahaba pong prescription period po sana dahil ang mga biktima po ay may iba-ibang kapasidad at kakayahan para lumantad,” he continued.
Through his experience, the singer-actor hoped that it would give other victims some strength to come out and reveal their abusers. He also shared that this would be the closure he seeks from the Kapuso network.
Through his experience, the singer-actor hoped that it would give other victims some strength to come out and reveal their abusers. He also shared that this would be the closure he seeks from the Kapuso network.
“Sa mga kapwa ko po naging biktima ng ganitong pang-aabuso, at kay Sandro (Muhlach), kaisa niyo po ako sa inyong laban,” he said.
“Sa mga kapwa ko po naging biktima ng ganitong pang-aabuso, at kay Sandro (Muhlach), kaisa niyo po ako sa inyong laban,” he said.
If you or a loved one is in need of help, contact the National Center for Mental Health crisis hotline at 1553 Luzon-wide landline toll-free. For Globe/TM subscribers, call, 0966 351 4518 or 0917 899 8727 (USAP). For Smart/Sun/ TNT subscribers, call 0908 639 2672. You may contact their Facebook page at ncmhcrisishotline and on Twitter @ncmhhotline.
If you or a loved one is in need of help, contact the National Center for Mental Health crisis hotline at 1553 Luzon-wide landline toll-free. For Globe/TM subscribers, call, 0966 351 4518 or 0917 899 8727 (USAP). For Smart/Sun/ TNT subscribers, call 0908 639 2672. You may contact their Facebook page at ncmhcrisishotline and on Twitter @ncmhhotline.
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