You know how brave he is to tell his story?
I'm proud of you.

I am bothered at how his parents couldn't comfort him as he was telling them of his childhood's reality, but instead moved on with the story of the theft of the mum's jewellery. I wish you love and light Hossein. I really hope you find the healing you deserve.

Wherever Hossain and his wife and children are now, I hope they are healthy and happy. Thank you Hossain and your wife for being so courageous - it clearly shows how these things can happen, and how they should never, ever be swept under the carpet. This film, as an  example, will help thousands and no doubt will save lives.

The same people killing women for not wanting to wear a scarf are abusing little boys 😢

In Brazil, there is an alarming issue where underage boys face harassment within schools, often at the hands of older students, yet this remains largely an unspoken reality. Several teachers have shared with me their concerns about this disturbing trend. I was deeply dismayed to learn of a specific incident involving a 6-7-year-old boy who fell victim to sexual assault in the school bathroom, perpetrated by an older student. The seriousness of such incidents demands urgent attention and a collective effort to address this pervasive problem that is causing immeasurable harm to the well-being of young students.

I am IRANIAN same as you and know our culture. You are very BRAVE, thank you for sharing your memory and opening the door for changes.

How she managed to just look at her son without crying or taking him into her arms or being sorry, while he just sat there shaking i will never understand

Unfortunately, it is also commonplace in Pakistan. My friend only recently discovered that two of his uncles had not only abused him but also his brother and several cousins. Despite this, and the fact that it happened over 35 years ago, my friend still suffers guilt. He was a young child but he blames himself to this day. I am the only person he has told, even knowing his own brother suffered has not made it possible for him to say anything.

It is not restricted to Muslims either, as some comments suggest. In the 1930s, my late father was abused by his parents in England. He never recovered. We only found out when he was in his 70s, and a television programme on the topic triggered him into revealing what had happened.

I was also abused by older boys at school but gained strength from the experience. I fought back when they came again, and I fought to protect my friends. Despite fighting back, I look back with great sorrow on the events.

I hope that anyone who has experienced this can find the courage to talk to someone. For my father, it was too late to achieve much, but my friend has told me that having told me, he feels less guilt and shame. Keeping it inside yourself will do you no good. Find someone that you trust and talk about it.

Have to say that the animators really did an effective job of showing the fight/distress/panic  with the blue fish from the boy's T shirt.   Very well done.

This woman is in total denial. She didn't want to hear what her son was trying to tell her because she wasn't brave enough to face it. A lot of victim kids are also victim of their parents' cowardice ! Parents are there to protect their kids. How could she not have paid attention to something like that ?? It blows my mind.

The mother’s reaction was the most heartbreaking 💔.just devastating the way she dismissed him

I grew up with a stepdad who was so unbelievably protective of me
He never let anybody, even my mother to hurt me, raising me as his own child that he loved so much
I happened to be lucky...
Now imagining others being abused and not supported by their own parents....growing up with this tremendous trauma that affects every aspect of your life

The mother's response when he asked his younger brother (Mohammed) about the older guy he is always hanging out with. I have the feeling that it's one of those open secret things that no one wants to talk about

As a Persian girl, I feel heartbroken when men’s issues whenever it comes to mental health are ignored thanks for making this documentary

I love how people end up with the right person to heal their trauma.. he spoke of his experience and she felt his pain and although she had no words for how horrific it mustve been the hug said everything and she asked for the hug also

I grew up in Mexico in a small town and this video brings back so much trauma when I was a child I was abused by many older men especially my dad’s friends when they would drink at our house and I remember telling my parents and my mom dismissing me like nothing and my dad being angry and telling me to  be a man and tough till this day as a adult my parents still refuse that anything happened I found out recently my two little brothers had the same problems

It’s disturbing how his mom claimed ignorance to justify her lack of action.  “I did not understand!” Neither of his parents apologized to their son for their lack of action!  That would have gone a long way towards his healing.  Instead they accused him of not saying it serious enough!  As expected, it was the victims fault for not defending himself at the age of 9!!   The kid needed protection and support…he got none.  I can only hope that Hossein will find confort in the fact that it was never his fault.  He was just a kid.

Dear Hossein, just wanted to say thank you for being so brave to share your story. I'm really sorry for what happened to you... I wish you strength and sending you lots of love ❤

The courage he showed was admirable. I’m in tears, virtual hugs to you Hossein

Very Sad and Painful.  We need more documentaries on this sensitive and tabu subject thet happenes in every culture.  Vicitims suffer in silence and don't always get the understanding and support from their families.