Patrick: Brown Abuse Revelations Could Help Others
BOSTON (AP) - Gov. Deval Patrick says Sen. Scott Brown's revelation that he was sexually and physically abused as a child could help others who have suffered similar abuse.
Patrick said he has not read Brown's new book in which he discusses his childhood trauma. But the governor said Thursday that it sounds like a "very brave account of some tough times in his life."
Brown's book, "Against All Odds," is due out Monday. In a 60 Minutes interview to air Sunday on WBZ-TV and WBZ NewsRadio 1030, the Massachusetts Republican said he was sexually abused by a camp counselor and physically abused by a stepfather.
Patrick said he believes his wife Diane's decision to go public about her battle with depression has helped others and Brown's disclosure could have a similar impact.
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