New Oklahoma law, effective November 1, enforces tougher sentences for child sex crimes. Rep. Turner: "When they harm our children, we will no longer tolerate it."
I imagine there will be companion laws that make “existing as a trans or gay person around a child” sexual abuse.
Also keep in mind that it is impossible for minors to file for divorce - only adults can. So you can get coerced into marriage, and trapped.
I come from a long line of teenage mothers. It absolutely destroyed the mental health of all the women of my family. But when these people think of groomers and pedophiles, they don’t think of my mother, pregnant at fifteen by a guy twice her age - they think of a gay elementary teacher who mentions their husband in passing.
Also keep in mind that it is impossible for minors to file for divorce - only adults can. So you can get coerced into marriage, and trapped.
I come from a long line of teenage mothers. It absolutely destroyed the mental health of all the women of my family. But when these people think of groomers and pedophiles, they don’t think of my mother, pregnant at fifteen by a guy twice her age - they think of a gay elementary teacher who mentions their husband in passing.