Letter to Craig from one of his 'nieces.' Since Craig demonstrably seeks out young women and asked them to call him either 'Daddy' or 'Uncle' the focus on incest has continued. This is common on psychopaths.
12/28/05
Dear “Uncle” Craig:
“Friends are the family you get to chose.”
I’m proud to have you in my life and proud to have you as my friend. You have been a lot of things to me in the few years that I have known you. I feel like I have been a flower under your care. You have tended to me with the utmost care and I have bloomed with your help. When we first met, I was in a very vulnerable place and you were my safe harbor. I am a strong person and I am a survivor, but your presence in my life has served as the extra support I so badly needed. You gave me someone to turn to when I felt like I could turn to no one else. You have seen me at my worst and you have loved me for it. You have shared your pain with me and let me see you at your worst. I want you to know how much it means to have you lean on me and depend on me. Showing me your human side tells me just how much you respect me and want me in your life.
You have kicked me in the ass when I needed it. I am a stronger and better person because of it. During the time I have known you, life affects me differently, and my outlook has changed. You gave me a choice: I can either be a victim of my life and wallow in misfortune, or I can take the reigns and focus on things I do have control over.
You have set an example and have been an inspiration. You were not dealt the easiest hand in the deck, yet you are a very happy, successful person. By expecting a lot from people you force them to rise to the occasion; however, you never ask people to bring something to the table you yourself cannot give.
You are very wise, and I think in a lot of ways you understand the game of life more than most. I think back to Atlas Shrugged, and I understand the message you are trying to share….it just took me a while to understand, but now it is so apparent to me. If one chooses to rationalize failure and make excuses, they reinforce the idea that they are incapable. Being able is one of the most powerful gifts one can have. We are all capable of greatness on some level and it is a matter of how we choose to approach life and whether we choose to be all we are capable of being. I thank you for always expecting a lot from me, you have helped me learn to respect myself and helped me realize I am very capable. You helped me overcome a hurdle I did not learn to overcome from my parents. You forced me to be accountable. This is something I never learned from my parents. I love them dearly, but they allowed me to play the victim. They gave limitlessly without forcing me to take responsibility for my own life. Indirectly, by helping me become a strong independent woman, you have helped improve my relationship with my parents. I can now come to the table as an autonomous responsible adult and we are closer because of it.
You are my point of reference and my mentor. I have an incredible amount of respect for your advice and I love being able to share quandaries with you. I appreciate being able to glean what knowledge I can from you. You are by far the most fascinating and engaging person I have ever met. I still am in awe of you in the sense that you a myriad of seemingly contradicting qualities. Sometimes I don’t understand the method to your madness until much later, but it generally involves some insight not initially seen by others. I love to watch you in action, you will never cease to entertain or surprise me. I love hanging out with you. I love your wit, and I love that you can make me laugh.
You are fallible. I think this is what I like best about you. You are not perfect, and you allow those close to you to see your imperfections. Human frailty is what makes people beautiful. It would be so boring if you were perfect!!
You have a big heart and a lot to share with the deserving. You are a true friend, and I would trust you with my life. I know that I can depend on you and I know that you realize you can always depend on me. There are few people I allow into that circle of friends, and I am very glad that you are part of it.
Thank you for enriching my life and helping me become a better person.
Love,
Your niece- (Name redacted) .
Craig needs to be trusted and loved for his fantasy of rape of innocence to work.
