Edwards describes him as someone who mentored and taught him about acting and the business before being violated.
I denied it through tears of complete panic, he says.
To face that truth was not an option.
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Pedophiles prey on the weak.
My father, who suffered from undiagnosed PTSD from WWII, was not emotionally available.
Everyone has the need to bond, and I was no exception, Edwards continues.
My vulnerability was exploited.
I was molested by Goddard and stayed quiet.
The use of fear to control and manipulate can be both obvious and subtle.
The resulting damage to the emotional development of a child is deep and unforgivable.
Goddard and Singer flatly denied the allegations.
Gary played an important role in helping start Anthonys acting career and acted as his personal manager.
He has nothing but the greatest respect for Anthony as a person.
Gary is saddened by the false allegations.
In the years since, Edwards continues, he has gotten professional help through his work with a therapist.
Edwards concludes the essay by making a call to action.
Ive learned a lot in these last four years, he writes.
Most importantly, Ive learned that Im not alone.
One in six men have an abusive sexual experience before they turn 18.
Read Edwards complete essayhere.
