Music

Carlos Santana Opens Up About How He Forgave His Sexual Abuser

‘LET IT GO’

“This person who abused me sexually, instead of sending him to hell forever, I visualized him like a child, and behind him there was a lot of light,” Santana told People.

Isabella Ramirez
Isabella Ramirez 

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Mexican guitarist Carlos Santana performs onstage during the 45th Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux July 2, 2011.
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