Family, friends and fans were watching.  I was one of them.  We turned the channel on Hockey Night in Canada to watch the new documentary entitled "Swift Current".

 

It's the product of Sheldon Kennedy's tireless effort to help victims and inspire people to take action against sexual abuse.  Kennedy, of course, was the first of a growing number of men who have come forward with courage to tell their stories and prosecute their former coach, Graham James.

 

Kennedy's story continues to unfold and the documentary was a gripping and informative update that answered a number of questions and concerns for family, friends and fans.  However, it wasn't just about Sheldon.  The show included stories from others who reached out to Kennedy at speaking engagements.  They agreed to share their stories.  Terrible stories they are.

 

I took away a number of things from "Swift Current".  One of them is the fact Sheldon is still bitter that no one ever came forward to help him, despite the fact many were suspicious and many heard the rumours.  

 

There are a number of us who will forever feel guilty for that.  I hope none of us makes the same mistake again.