A Different Perspective

This is just an observation about the payout amounts. I've noticed that some people believe everyone is receiving large settlements, and I understand why that might be the impression. I’m genuinely curious about what the average settlement amount might be. With over 60,000 claimants, it’s important to remember that not everyone experienced the same type of assault. There are different levels of abuse, and it's not realistic to assume that all 60,000+ claimants divided by 1.7 billion would receive that equally. I keep reminding myself that not everyone’s experience was the same.

Many of us, myself included, have been waiting for decades for this settlement. I believe most of us have endured truly horrific abuse. However, we might be a smaller, hopefully smaller minority—perhaps about 20% of the claimants—meaning some of us could receive larger settlements. I also understand how crucial evidence is in maximizing our awards. I had to submit multiple pieces like photos, scouting awards, paperwork, etc… I wonder how many others had similar evidence and how many claims didn't meet that burden, therefore received a smaller portion.

I just wanted to share a different perspective on this difficult journey. Like many of you, my hope is for the maximum payout so we can support our families, take care of ourselves, and live our lives with some comfort and peace in the years ahead. Stay strong, everyone, and let’s continue to hope for the best.