evert interview

evert interview

7 September 2018    
from the prevention podcast

evert 

 

 
 
 
 

Meg had the privilege of interviewing articulate and thoughtful NOMAP Evert. He discusses why he identifies as a NOMAP instead of a pedophile, his view of the difference between NOMAPs and pro-contact pedophiles, the importance of focusing on prevention, and his journey towards self acceptance.

 

Transcript awaited



About the author: I really lived in a double life, in one way I felt fully confused about myself and on the other hand I had to support a family. And I had difficulties and I had to fight myself out and I had help from peers on the good side. So now I am almost fully accepted myself as a pedophile.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

two way mirror: pedophiles coming out to one another

 

why not just keep quiet?

 

surprise: why no adult relationships? it's stigma, not lack of desire

   

bly

Two people simultaneously and silently ask, I'm one of the good ones, but are you?

 

ethan edwards

We pedophiles do not disappear when you stop thinking about us. We're still here.

 

ethan edwards

2 of 3. Pedophilia is so highly stigmatized that it is a very rare dating partner who would learn of your attraction and continue dating you.

 
 
 
two way mirror: pedophiles coming out to one another
bly

Two people simultaneously and silently ask, I'm one of the good ones, but are you?

 
 
 
why not just keep quiet?
ethan edwards

We pedophiles do not disappear when you stop thinking about us. We're still here.

 
 
 
surprise: why no adult relationships? it's stigma, not lack of desire
ethan edwards

2 of 3. Pedophilia is so highly stigmatized that it is a very rare dating partner who would learn of your attraction and continue dating you.