Even though I know some people don’t change, still others can. And in this case I agree with the people who believe Omniscience God and Russell have already rehabilitated him. But there are those who believe prison is for punishment rather than rehabilitation, and for those people, I hope Russell’s imprisonment brings them relief, solace, or peace.

I’ve been rooting for Russell for a long time though. I am still reading his book, How to Become a Christian in 7 Days, and I expect to have the follow up (second half) of my video book review of it done by the end of November. Here’s my previous post on that: https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/21/you-know-russell-brand-video-book-review-of-his-book-how-to-become-a-christian-in-7-days/

So, the following comments I’ve made about Russel’s sentencing shouldn’t surprise anyone. If they do, and you don’t need to follow me anymore. It’s okay. I understand.

I’m so hoping the next judge that hears Russell’s appeal case throws it out for lack of justification. I would have. Strong statement, yes? But that’s how I feel. There should be a statute of limitations on ADULTS to make such allegations. Yes, for a CHILD, memories can resurface or they can be made to feel fear over going to the authorities. I don’t buy that for grown women. And grown women don’t go into a room alone with someone that most people knew (yes, even back then) was a self-proclaimed sex addict (he was quite public about wanting to bed 5,000). I also think Russell is too intelligent not to somehow express to these women that once alone there would be no turning back.

Some of these women accusers kept souvenirs too! What? I don’t even remember people’s last names from my past, much less keep a picture or such of them. Remember that movie with Goldie Hawn and Susan Sarandon? The Banger Sisters? Yeah. Right. Only women who later think they’re going to get something from the guy or relieve a fantasy, and hello… some women DO have rape fantasies. I know that’s a mind-F, but they do. Remember, Fifty Shades of Gray? It hasn’t been THAT long?

I don’t know what to say to the women who say, “no at any point means No.” I can’t wrap my mind around that. I haven’t ever been with a man that after a certain point will stop. Call it testosterone, or the drive of human nature, or whatever. No. Don’t walk out in front of a raging locomotive train! Don’t put yourself in that situation. Boys used to call it being a tease when I was young. Number 1: he was a sex addict. Number 2: a drug addict. You don’t go into a room (or get left alone) with someone like that. Yes, culpability all around. The people with each woman should have warned her about him or got her away from him in one way or another.

I have said before that I was date raped twice. I said no many times throughout the experience, but I put myself in those situations. The first time, I was at a college party. I was about 26 or so. I should have known better, but it was the first and last time I drank gin. Ugh. I don’t know which was worse, the guy taking me on my friend’s stairs when everyone suddenly disappeared and went to the condo next door, or me puking up gin when he left and my friends returned and found me. I didn’t do drugs, but I never touched gin again. It was the last time I hung out with those college kids too. Lesson learned.

In the second situation, a work colleague invited me to dinner at his apartment. Red flag. I should have known better. I stupidly thought since we worked together that I could trust him. I told him from the outset I would come to dinner but nothing more. You don’t sh*t where you eat, and my long time rule was not to date coworkers. I hadn’t worked with him long though, and even though a friend told me that he was “a good guy,” I still should have known better. He kinda creeped me out, which was why I said it would just be dinner. It wasn’t. But though I repeatedly said No, I drank on glass of wine (later I learned it was probably laced with something), and there was no fighting him. I didn’t turn him in because again, I felt some culpability and didn’t want to get fired, or have my employer cast in a poor light. I had young-ish children too, and couldn’t go to court or waste time of my life on “that guy.” At that time, had I come forward, I had no idea how his attorney could drag me through the mud and I didn’t want my children to have to deal with all that either.

That said, yes, the women alleging rape against Russell may have had some of those reasons for waiting too, but if that was the case, what changed? Were they offered payment for their testimonies? If so, they’re a sell out. I can’t stand a sell out either, be it a person selling a company to a corporate entity or people who make up stories or embellish past events to make a buck.

The women accusers were granted lifetime anonymity too! So, there’s that. Another thing I vehemently disagree with. People should know who their accusers are. I believe that’s biblical too, but someone can feel free to prove me wrong in the comments.

From my comment on Asa’s post:

Screen capture of comment to Asa S. on Facebook –Sheila Murrey

From my comment on Laura’s post:

Screen capture of comment to Laura E. on Facebook –Sheila Murrey

And because I’d be a hypocrite to talk about dichotomies and watching TV shows like, Dexter Resurrection, I’m coming about all this from a perspective of having had a womanizer dad, and two previous marriages, the first of which could have technically been called statutory r*ape since I was 17 and my then husband was five years older than me at that time. And during my second marriage (to a drug addict) found me physically abused and shot at (once). I never called the cops on him. But Karma being what it is, many years after I completely quit talking to him, he was arrested, tried, convicted, and went to prison for 12 years for robbing convenience stores while “saying” he had a gun. He actually never had a gun, but in Florida if you say you do… you do the time anyway.

How this relates to The Salem Witch Trials

Remember how those girls lied about all the people in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 and got them burned at the stake? People lie. Unfortunately for the so-called tried and convicted witches it was too late for them when the General Court of Massachusetts declared the trials unlawful in 1702. And it took several more years before the colony officially apologized and annulled the convictions in 1711.

This is why we cannot simply BELIEVE any accuser. And I simply wonder how much went into vetting the accusers to ensure they had no other reason to accuse Russell Brand now, than at the time the so-called crimes were said to have occurred.

I learned many years ago while working one of my first, and longest jobs, that everything must be done in a TIMELY manner. I would think that should definitely apply to legal accusations and allegations as well.

p.s. I believe in and stand up for personal responsibility and culpability if or when things go sideways. And I do root for people to improve and transform their own lives, not tear down others.

If you missed it, my portion of the Falling Consciously conference is now free on Facebook to watch: https://youtu.be/2c1_osf04SA?si=pVucN1dtxI0pfKAD

Moves Method

I have surpassed 100,000 views now, total, of my movement videos! This is from all of my posts on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube videos are tracked by Moves Method.

Screen capture from Growi app that tracks my Moves Method social media posts. –Sheila Murrey

If you see some of my videos, please like, SHARE them, and subscribe! I am working hard to bring engaging content as I work on strengthening my body and losing excess weight. I hope you’ll follow my journey! My links are at the bottom of this article. And join me in the Moves Method: https://movesmethod.com/toolkit-ca?a=sheila1&utm_source=growi&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=the-movers&utm_term=sheila1&_atid=uIxBEoTEYWtDKXLKDBxDUFHtvCoeWQ

Gracefully disconnecting from the past

One of my best memes about calling back our energy and focus from the past. –Sheila Murrey

Below the line

Breathing in the miracles today…

I’m breathing and repeating my new mantra: “Art communicates more than words, builds new brain neural pathways, and connects us all!”

Yours in consciousness-expansion as we evolve and revolve during our mystical awakening. Doing-my-egoless-best, to take you on a limitless, spiraling integrating ride to better health, doing with more ease and less effort-ing, to help us find and sustain the JOY in our lives! (Sprinkling Gratitude all around while we’re at it.)

Integrating the WOO into everything we DO, now. And loving it.

Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey

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