Paul S - FIRSTHAND: Life After Prison

[@faydove]

Should not have been let out in my opinion.

[@torrancejackson6973]

...but, what about the victim, after the offender has served his sentence - I am a victim 50 years ago and there's still trauma.I wonder how traumatized my offender is today.

[@kuroneko7022]

I’m SO sorry for you!😢 These sort of people are the worst. Really, they’re like murderers, they murder their victim’s spirit.

[@LegacyByT]

Just think about all of the wrong you have done in your life and imagine if you walked around every day and everyone reminded you of that and talked bad about you because of your mistakes. Walking another person shoes. Like I have walked in your shoes because the same happened to me, but I would completely, let that person win by giving what happened any energy for the rest of my life. That person will deal with God for what he did to me.

[@8ofwands300]

But he was also a victim.

[@4everfinian968]

​@@LegacyByT there wasn't always a registry but it came about for a reason. The recidivism rate for child molesters is in the upper 90 percentile. It would not be a stretch to say the child molesters almost always re-offend. Given that statistic, absolutely the public surrounding these predators should be made aware of their presence for the rest of their life.

[@4everfinian968]

​@@8ofwands300so what? Does that mean if I am a victim of sexual assault I can get a moral pass to claim another victim? If someone steals from you can you then steal from someone else? Being a victim is irrelevant.

[@Signal_light_instructor]

Paul ,what about the boy who is 14.he has a life sentence in his head forever.. something happened to me at 5 and my whole life and everything I do and don't do is based off that one time horrific terror at 5...so stop thinking of your feelings and think how the 14 year old boy gets a life sentence with you in hid head.he will never ever forget

[@virg0_lem0nade]

Amen, very well said!!!! And I am very sorry for what happened to you ❤️

[@virg0_lem0nade]

To be honest, he seems very unrepentant and selfish. He's offended that people don't trust him with their children, when the reality is that ANY GOOD PARENT would not trust him with their kids!

[@kuroneko7022]

AMEN!!

[@8ofwands300]

I didn't get that sense from him that he was unrepentant. Remember he claims to have also been molested as a child. How many family molesters - fathers, step fathers, grandfathers, walk free? Too many. He had sex with a teenager and spent 15 years in prison for it.. Absolutely unacceptable behavior but should he be punished for life? Of course he should not be allowed near minors but I believe he has a right to build a life for himself and perhaps find a way to atone and give back productively to society.

[@virg0_lem0nade]

@@8ofwands300 -- of course he has a right to build a life for himself, literally nobody said he didn't. I'm talking about how he spent almost the entire documentary complaining angrily about how people percieve him as a pedo..... because he IS one.

[@8ofwands300]

@@virg0_lem0nade I already said I didn't interpret him the way you did, though I didn't find him particularly likeable.. In the South you can get married at 15 in some states. Pedophilia, by the way, (look it up), describes sexual attraction to prepubescent children. Being attracted to teens is something different.... But we are fast and loose with our use of terminology in our society these days. What bothers me is that this guy gets cr@p in the comments, while people who participated in murder, also featured in this series, get nothing but praise, encouragement and support.

[@virg0_lem0nade]

Oh jeez, now he's going after this woman who barely speaks any English at all and trying to marry her after they've known each other less than 8 weeks..... JFC.

[@BZR330]

Her English is just fine

[@lexiagray465]

He is clearly not remorseful at all. He should have never been released. He made that choice as a full grown adult and bought someone else into it. The boy has trama his whole life and he's upset he has to register. He'll do it again if he gets the chance.

[@cathtf7957]

I don't believe you would get that long of a prison term unless there was force used and possibly a weapon etc. This guy is a liar, straight up.

[@shannonalbert8915]

I have no tolerance for sex offender’s…. u should be shame..!!!!

[@debbiedavis9523]

This man should be in prison forever,not outside.Hes a massive danger and always will be

[@hellothereyouall]

“I wound up sleeping with a 14 year old boy”… sleeping with? No you attacked him. You sleep with consenting adults. “Wound up” no you chose. No accountability.

[@ginacarey6408]

Does she need a green card?

[@kathleenbakos4533]

They've only been dating for 2 months & he's claiming true love LOL - then people are saying she's not in her right mind? She may be mire clever than people realize especially if she's not an American citizen hmm lets see if their STILL married in 5years lol

[@rojoambiciones1898]

I didn't even think of that...

[@thacasscoegunslanger]

HE HAD IN RUFF IN PRISON AS HE SHOULD HAVE....THEY NEVER CHANGE ONLY GET MORE CLEVER!!!!

[@mosimosi630]

Dude is very remorseful but you can’t blame people for hating sex offenders the registry is there for a reason there are lots of predators who continue with their crimes even after they serve long sentences we’re just trying to protect the kids here buddy

[@SickandTired95]

Well said.

[@GauravSingh-nz7hi]

He's like your uncle so Have some sympathy with him

[@kuroneko7022]

Yeah, those who don’t think the registry is needed would feel differently if their child had been abused.

[@LegacyByT]

You can’t judge someone’s entire life off of one mistake. Him without sin cast the first stone. I’ll wait. Why do humans think they need to act as if they are God. That’s between God and this man.

[@virg0_lem0nade]

@@LegacyByT -- nobody here is "acting like they are God" wtf are u on??? 😂😂😂

[@coreemore2355]

Im not condoning his past behavior but people learn,repent and grow from their mistakes.Lets just hope that he doesn't repeat history

[@counteverest4454]

She wants to have kids with him!!! I hope social services get involved. He shows remorse only for how it affected HIS life. Not his victim.

[@Sew-Ronica]

Paul Jesus Christ forgiveness is all you need. His acceptance and His open arms. Society may call you unclean, but if you've repented, God will separate you from your sins as far as the East is to the West! Society acts like there's different degrees to sin, but sin is sin. We all need forgiveness and grace. I feel terrible for the victim and pray for them as well, but the whole Host of Heaven REJOICES over 1 sinner that repents! I'm rejoicing with Heaven on your behalf!

[@ginacarey6408]

The way you put it... Beautifully said

[@theresegbat309]

That's only if it's genuine.

[@CassandraMooree]

yes.. this story is a bit much BUT the Holy Spirit is telling me GOD declares all SIN EQUAL. we are no different then him, we just commit different sins! The Lord is Just, and knows his heart. may the Lord be with you!

[@violetprescod563]

Does she really love you or with you for a green card

[@machruk]

I see in the comments that everyone is (understandably) not very forgiving of Paul. Ppl can commit murder and no one stigmatizes them like this. Imho this "attitude" is not working. We have no fewer sexual assualts etc than we used to. Isn't the ultimate goal to decrease these horrific crimes? Maybe we as a society need to reflect and attempt to change our perspectives in order to effect change i.e. less victims.

[@marquisthomas3514]

Beautiful beautiful story

[@lilyelverum3141]

Trying to write a positive paper about desistance but I think I might try to use a different video…

[@maryannchaisson6742]

Peace be with you Paul. I’m saying a prayer for you. God Bless! 🇨🇦🙏🙏🙏🇨🇦

[@Missile.America]

Oh save the tears creeper!

[@davechristian7543]

You no why i no this guys isnt any good 'the praying n the god thing he went on about 'for me it gave him away bc most of theses ppl who r into that sort of stuff n sexual deviates. '

[@lukebuchanan9857]

This is the cycle of abuse. It creates intergenerational trauma. While his actions were indecent, he is attempting to better himself.

[@ricogreen2538]

Getting married for himis just going into another bad situation

[@cjjohnson7801]

Now there married…. He will change, drasticly!

[@ginacarey6408]

Right...🥴

[@ricogreen2538]

The country thst have influenced in America by investing and ownership and often a say in the politics Often they don't have such strict rules of punishment A guy is locked up for 15 years a lost in productivity Also, the boy was 14 but at the time they didn't know it.was it a street kid Was the kid use for blackmail by others Sure their should be a form of punishment Then if a lock up then why not a penal Colony so during the tine they can stay productive yo socity instead of just costing money

[@LegacyByT]

Him without sin cast the first stone. His sins are between him and God just like your sins are between you and God. Why do humans feel the need to play God?

[@virg0_lem0nade]

it's not "playing God" to say that pedophiles should not have access to children. SMH

[@sanaaniz]

We haven’t assaulted children that’s why

[@Jaybeoutsoon]

Easy for you to say when it’s not your child bringing molested by a grown man and woman.

[@ricogreen2538]

I the 60s and 70s when these laws were easy it was common for older women having swx with 16 year old They fell into certain categories small women with children body's. Ethic women kept women who were not satisfied. Single women with children ,women with neutral problems They did call it abuse back then Then the judicial or business cane into it Just imagine the money attach to this man charge being drag though the system prison cost rehab monitoring over a million tax payers money Sure he is a piece if poep for doing what he did But socity suffers more even though ge seems still disturbing and not total remote Castration and 5 year and life control not allowing to exist in general population Would have been more just They have trailer park only for sexual offender Its just he a snow flake and a easy victim to be drag though the system It seems his supposed Own experience with abuse The course gave him the benefit of the doubt gave him 15 years and not drag him to the system Yet his bew wife if there children she will always Suspect him And can always use it against him

[@marquisthomas3514]

GOD hates the sin not the sinner your going to be ok my friend

[@KTurner-ny3or]

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[@metallooily7606]

Paul - Please pray to almighty Lord asked for forgivenss & stay quietly at home. In case you can get ajob get some monies ,eat nice foods with wife who sacrifices more than enough for you.

[@billie-ocean8286]

They make a nice couple❤

[@SF-ob8tj]

Dudes been married 3 times and wants to get remarried after 2 months. He is the problem.

[@KTurner-ny3or]

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[@marilynbosma2352]

Paul, I wonder if anyone has ever shared with you who Jesus is and His deep love for you. No matter what our sin is, we can confess it and be forgiven by Him. I understand healing is a process. Day by day, it sounds like you may know Jesus. Yay!!

[@proverbs31woman31]

Jesus is a redeemer Amen!!

[@cortashaelam320]

Jesus died to save us from sin so that we could have a new life through him and eternal life. All sin can be forgiven except the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. A lot of people like to judge others but don't judge themselves. That takes a lot of boldness to talk about your story.

[@uncledoc9785]

Religious bullshit

[@marquisthomas3514]

I see you now and changed you are the Lord Jesus Christ said your sins are forgiven go and sin no more ❤️ repent my friend

[@rberry4288]

Two things about the registry: 1 - Do you have released murderers living close to you? Why are so many of us freaked out when sex is involved? Yes, murders get released and live in our neighborhoods. 2 - When you're looking to identify possible dangers near you or in a neighborhood you might move to... All offenders had their first offense before landing on the register and not all offenders have been caught. The register might give you a false sense of security and leave your child in view of a horrible person. You shouldn't live in fear but always keep your eyes open and your guard up.

[@uncledoc9785]

No love or trust or grace or forgiveness or anything for sex offenders. And why does everybody wanna come on here with their religious bullshit. He made these awful choices and there are consequences to his foolishness. And God, Jesus, Muhammad, Yeshua, Yahweh, Buddha, & nobody else will save him from that...period