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Posted by: kbirak
Posted on: 2002-11-04 10:55:28
Iwas the victim of not only one,but three sexual predators from age 6or7 until 15 .These were all members of my family.I have found out that some siblings were abused by one of the family abusers.I am 51 years old now,in therapy,had many ECT treatments and insulin shock treatments since I first broke down at age 20.I have attempted suicide several times,the first at age 11,the last about 1 1/2 years ago.These monsters have really messed up my life.I have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder,as well as other diagnoses.My siblings seem to be handling thing better,but I'm not really sure since there is little contact.I knew that watching today's show would probably trigger bad feelings,but I just had to watch.I don't think these animals should ever see the light of day outside prison walls,because I don't think that they can be rehabilatated.I just feel so sad for all the children going through their private Hell.
Posted by: kbirak
Posted on: 2002-11-04 10:55:28
Iwas the victim of not only one,but three sexual predators from age 6or7 until 15 .These were all members of my family.I have found out that some siblings were abused by one of the family abusers.I am 51 years old now,in therapy,had many ECT treatments and insulin shock treatments since I first broke down at age 20.I have attempted suicide several times,the first at age 11,the last about 1 1/2 years ago.These monsters have really messed up my life.I have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder,as well as other diagnoses.My siblings seem to be handling thing better,but I'm not really sure since there is little contact.I knew that watching today's show would probably trigger bad feelings,but I just had to watch.I don't think these animals should ever see the light of day outside prison walls,because I don't think that they can be rehabilatated.I just feel so sad for all the children going through their private Hell.
Daughter was a victim of sexual predator
Posted by: mammie0924
Posted on: 2002-11-04 11:03:15
I am so very sorry you had to go through that. My daughter and 5 other young girls were also I victim of a sexual predator who was also known to them. He was recently released from the prison system after serving 10 yrs of his 120 yrs prison sentence. I DO NOT believe they should be released and also DO NOT believe they can be rehabilitated back into society. I am also a rape survivor myself (by an acquaintance)and know how difficult it is to go on at times. Please keep up the faith, you will never forget but it will get better. The judicial system needs to lock these people up and let them rot in prison.
Posted by: mammie0924
Posted on: 2002-11-04 11:03:15
I am so very sorry you had to go through that. My daughter and 5 other young girls were also I victim of a sexual predator who was also known to them. He was recently released from the prison system after serving 10 yrs of his 120 yrs prison sentence. I DO NOT believe they should be released and also DO NOT believe they can be rehabilitated back into society. I am also a rape survivor myself (by an acquaintance)and know how difficult it is to go on at times. Please keep up the faith, you will never forget but it will get better. The judicial system needs to lock these people up and let them rot in prison.
Be the VOICE for a sexually abused child...
Posted by: krauth
Posted on: 2002-11-10 14:15:58
My name is Kristi and I have read some of the comments listed regarding the show on sexual abuse. This is an appalling crime that is going on more than most people are aware of. It is important that we begin to talk about it, to educate the people around us, and get them to take action - to prosecute the abusers and enforce the laws that keep them from abusing again.
I invite you all to visit VOICE (Victory Over Incest and Child Exploitation) - at www.avoice.info - and to become a VOICE for a child that is suffering in silence. There are over one million children being victimized right now. We need one million voices to speak for them - to protect them.
Posted by: krauth
Posted on: 2002-11-10 14:15:58
My name is Kristi and I have read some of the comments listed regarding the show on sexual abuse. This is an appalling crime that is going on more than most people are aware of. It is important that we begin to talk about it, to educate the people around us, and get them to take action - to prosecute the abusers and enforce the laws that keep them from abusing again.
I invite you all to visit VOICE (Victory Over Incest and Child Exploitation) - at www.avoice.info - and to become a VOICE for a child that is suffering in silence. There are over one million children being victimized right now. We need one million voices to speak for them - to protect them.
What more can we do
Posted by: thorshill
Posted on: 2002-11-11 13:59:13
Kristi I agree that kids need help my friend had a foster child who was abused he in turn at 13 abused a 6and 7 year old she was taking him to counsening for a year and a half she thought she was doing everything right. I think his psyche was scared by his parents who abused him. They get to be free and this 13 year old is in a home for boys and not getting the special help he needs that the previos counselers could do. I think My daughter will be fine but I think my friends daughter still has problems but I don't know because I don't bring up the subject. He betrayed adults as well as children not to mention he is a child himself who must feel betrayed.
Posted by: thorshill
Posted on: 2002-11-11 13:59:13
Kristi I agree that kids need help my friend had a foster child who was abused he in turn at 13 abused a 6and 7 year old she was taking him to counsening for a year and a half she thought she was doing everything right. I think his psyche was scared by his parents who abused him. They get to be free and this 13 year old is in a home for boys and not getting the special help he needs that the previos counselers could do. I think My daughter will be fine but I think my friends daughter still has problems but I don't know because I don't bring up the subject. He betrayed adults as well as children not to mention he is a child himself who must feel betrayed.
What Do You Do
Posted by: melodyamea
Posted on: 2004-02-27 15:36:37
My daughter was abused by an 11-year old cousin and I didn't find out until the boy and his sister were caught in a compromising situation. My girls were under the care of my in-laws and they want to have the girls stay with them again and I don't feel that we should take even a slim chance that he might be around them or that they might learn things that they shouldn't know from the sister. The in-laws refuse to tell the mother of these kids to keep them away while my children are visiting, so, so far I have not allowed them to visit but my girls want to know why they can't visit their grandparents. What am I supposed to do? I have advise from a therapist, a social worker and friends from church who know the situation and they all agree with my refusal to allow them to spend time with their grandparents without me there.
Posted by: melodyamea
Posted on: 2004-02-27 15:36:37
My daughter was abused by an 11-year old cousin and I didn't find out until the boy and his sister were caught in a compromising situation. My girls were under the care of my in-laws and they want to have the girls stay with them again and I don't feel that we should take even a slim chance that he might be around them or that they might learn things that they shouldn't know from the sister. The in-laws refuse to tell the mother of these kids to keep them away while my children are visiting, so, so far I have not allowed them to visit but my girls want to know why they can't visit their grandparents. What am I supposed to do? I have advise from a therapist, a social worker and friends from church who know the situation and they all agree with my refusal to allow them to spend time with their grandparents without me there.
keep your kids safe
Posted by: wizard_oss
Posted on: 2005-01-26 09:43:54
Hi,
I've been sexually abused at the age of 12 and I can tell you that people who do this don't stop by themselves.
My parents never cared and wanted me to shut up and act like nothing has happened. This was the second bad influence in my life.
I am very glad that you want to step up for your daughter!
I would advise you to inform the rest of the family, although it can damage relationsships, so you can protect your daughter.
If needed go to the police, so these persons are listed and have a slimmer change of abusing anybody else. (I work with children as a volunteer and I now realise how easy it is for people to gain there trust and abuse this trust)
You will find out who your true friends are by telling this.
Explain to your daughter that you don't want her to be with certain people because you consider it a risk of her getting abused again and that she is not responsible for what has happend to her.
Please find proper counseling for her so she can put everyting behind her and can develop normal relationships in the future.
Wish you all the best!
Posted by: wizard_oss
Posted on: 2005-01-26 09:43:54
Hi,
I've been sexually abused at the age of 12 and I can tell you that people who do this don't stop by themselves.
My parents never cared and wanted me to shut up and act like nothing has happened. This was the second bad influence in my life.
I am very glad that you want to step up for your daughter!
I would advise you to inform the rest of the family, although it can damage relationsships, so you can protect your daughter.
If needed go to the police, so these persons are listed and have a slimmer change of abusing anybody else. (I work with children as a volunteer and I now realise how easy it is for people to gain there trust and abuse this trust)
You will find out who your true friends are by telling this.
Explain to your daughter that you don't want her to be with certain people because you consider it a risk of her getting abused again and that she is not responsible for what has happend to her.
Please find proper counseling for her so she can put everyting behind her and can develop normal relationships in the future.
Wish you all the best!
What Can I Do
Posted by: melodyamea
Posted on: 2004-02-27 15:44:20
My child was inappropriately touched by a cousin. She has received counseling and the cousin and the sibling have received counseling. The cousin is about to resume counseling because he is hitting puberty and is confused and doesn't know how to deal with it. My child was in the care of my in-laws when she was abused and now, after eight months, they want the girls to stay with them again. I had asked that this boy and his sibling not be allowed to be there while my children were there and they refused. They said that their home has always been open to family and they won't send anyone away. As a result, the girls have not gone on a visit so far, and I don't know if I will be able to entrust them overnight, much less several nights, into my in-laws care. My husband thinks I am being unreasonable but I don't. What do I do?
Posted by: melodyamea
Posted on: 2004-02-27 15:44:20
My child was inappropriately touched by a cousin. She has received counseling and the cousin and the sibling have received counseling. The cousin is about to resume counseling because he is hitting puberty and is confused and doesn't know how to deal with it. My child was in the care of my in-laws when she was abused and now, after eight months, they want the girls to stay with them again. I had asked that this boy and his sibling not be allowed to be there while my children were there and they refused. They said that their home has always been open to family and they won't send anyone away. As a result, the girls have not gone on a visit so far, and I don't know if I will be able to entrust them overnight, much less several nights, into my in-laws care. My husband thinks I am being unreasonable but I don't. What do I do?
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN
Posted by: mdyates
Posted on: 2004-05-02 06:29:31
Are you seriously questioning what to do? As a parent your duty is to keep your children out of harms way! To bad if your in-laws get thier panties in a bunch over it, and to bad if your husband needs to phycoanalyze the situation and feel a sudden onslaught of compassion to the point of entrusting his defenseless children to unreasonable morons that "won't send anyone away" (boo hoo). This situation should bring the "she-bear" out of you. Instead of worrying about offending full grown adults, consider focusing your wasted energy on the protection and healthy developement of your children. My God!! How are you so worried about these inlaws feelings that it makes your childrens safety something you would feel the need to have a bleeding heart over. If I were you I not only would keep my children from these idiots you call "in-laws", but I would put a restraining order on anyone that had such a flippant attitude about who they allowed in their home; and then had the audacity to insist on visiting the very children that were victimized, due to their lack of supervision. They're lucky no child endangerment charges were filed against them! What an amazing ability to somehow land thier common sense on a compeletly different planet! GET A SPINE! Follow the god-given protective instinct I can only hope you have as a mother and shelter your children from anything that even remotley smells of danger. Sorry if this message isn't the "feel good","do as you please, just be sure it pleases everyone" message you were looking for. Maybe you need a verbal slap in the face, "snap out of it"!!
Posted by: mdyates
Posted on: 2004-05-02 06:29:31
Are you seriously questioning what to do? As a parent your duty is to keep your children out of harms way! To bad if your in-laws get thier panties in a bunch over it, and to bad if your husband needs to phycoanalyze the situation and feel a sudden onslaught of compassion to the point of entrusting his defenseless children to unreasonable morons that "won't send anyone away" (boo hoo). This situation should bring the "she-bear" out of you. Instead of worrying about offending full grown adults, consider focusing your wasted energy on the protection and healthy developement of your children. My God!! How are you so worried about these inlaws feelings that it makes your childrens safety something you would feel the need to have a bleeding heart over. If I were you I not only would keep my children from these idiots you call "in-laws", but I would put a restraining order on anyone that had such a flippant attitude about who they allowed in their home; and then had the audacity to insist on visiting the very children that were victimized, due to their lack of supervision. They're lucky no child endangerment charges were filed against them! What an amazing ability to somehow land thier common sense on a compeletly different planet! GET A SPINE! Follow the god-given protective instinct I can only hope you have as a mother and shelter your children from anything that even remotley smells of danger. Sorry if this message isn't the "feel good","do as you please, just be sure it pleases everyone" message you were looking for. Maybe you need a verbal slap in the face, "snap out of it"!!
Who are you?
Posted by: mommagrant
Posted on: 2004-07-07 16:55:40
Who are you to say these people are spineless. You think by telling them that they were stupid to have prevented this that it is going to help them? I don't understand you're line of thinking in basically condeming the already condemned. They have already been cut and you are pouring salt in their wounds. Stop being so judgemental and try to see things from where they stand. Like Dr. Phil and all the experts on this say. You can't always tell who you can trust. I don't think you need to be saying those things to people who are already hurting. How would you like for someone to tell you that you are stupid?? Try to think before you speak!!
Posted by: mommagrant
Posted on: 2004-07-07 16:55:40
Who are you to say these people are spineless. You think by telling them that they were stupid to have prevented this that it is going to help them? I don't understand you're line of thinking in basically condeming the already condemned. They have already been cut and you are pouring salt in their wounds. Stop being so judgemental and try to see things from where they stand. Like Dr. Phil and all the experts on this say. You can't always tell who you can trust. I don't think you need to be saying those things to people who are already hurting. How would you like for someone to tell you that you are stupid?? Try to think before you speak!!
Please!
Posted by: corkylee
Posted on: 2005-02-27 09:50:59
Any parents who knowingly put their children back into a situation where they could be abused or hurt (because they already have been) is beyond stupid.
Posted by: corkylee
Posted on: 2005-02-27 09:50:59
Any parents who knowingly put their children back into a situation where they could be abused or hurt (because they already have been) is beyond stupid.
an adult victom
Posted by: coulview
Posted on: 2002-12-10 12:07:54
My name is kris kunz when i was very young i was sexually molested for several years. My family at the time choose to (KEEP IT QUITE) for the good of the family. It was the THING to do at the time for social acceptance. I am speaking for all the children out there that have been through this that are to young yet to understand all the SOCIAL problems that come with KEEPING IT QUITE. Please get them in therapy . So they don,t have to go thru all the pain that this man caused me through out my life, marriages(plural)Can,t manage money well,depression,lost my children in a custody battle to a abusive husband, shoplifting,and a general feeling of empyness most my life with no answers yet. Please do not wait every minute counts. Your children do not have to go thru this. Hold your abuser accountable before it,s to late,Mine is dead,and i have no answers.
Posted by: coulview
Posted on: 2002-12-10 12:07:54
My name is kris kunz when i was very young i was sexually molested for several years. My family at the time choose to (KEEP IT QUITE) for the good of the family. It was the THING to do at the time for social acceptance. I am speaking for all the children out there that have been through this that are to young yet to understand all the SOCIAL problems that come with KEEPING IT QUITE. Please get them in therapy . So they don,t have to go thru all the pain that this man caused me through out my life, marriages(plural)Can,t manage money well,depression,lost my children in a custody battle to a abusive husband, shoplifting,and a general feeling of empyness most my life with no answers yet. Please do not wait every minute counts. Your children do not have to go thru this. Hold your abuser accountable before it,s to late,Mine is dead,and i have no answers.
beenthere
Posted by: lynnmrosa
Posted on: 2003-01-04 00:48:46
I was molested by my uncle when I was 6-8.
I did tell and the situation stopped but nothing was done about it. It left my life like it came; without reason or recognition. It has affected me through-out my life in various ways. Fortunately, I'm OK. Or am I? Will I ever know?
Posted by: lynnmrosa
Posted on: 2003-01-04 00:48:46
I was molested by my uncle when I was 6-8.
I did tell and the situation stopped but nothing was done about it. It left my life like it came; without reason or recognition. It has affected me through-out my life in various ways. Fortunately, I'm OK. Or am I? Will I ever know?
Forgiveness
Posted by: drvore
Posted on: 2002-11-11 13:43:36
I too feel bad for all "victims" in any sexual assault/molest. I feel that there are some that do need to be put away in prison or freedom of life taken away from them,just as the innocent life was taken away from the victim. However, there are those who have made terrible mistakes in their lives and have caused terrible loss in other's lives, that have made retribution to the victim,families,society in general,the judicial system,to themselves, to their past, and to their GOD. They are forgiven for their mistakes and have not hurt anyone since. People can and do change. I am a mother/wife who still chooses to live and love and identify with the victims and offenders. I am keeping it REAL with my family and myself who were those victims and offenders.
Posted by: drvore
Posted on: 2002-11-11 13:43:36
I too feel bad for all "victims" in any sexual assault/molest. I feel that there are some that do need to be put away in prison or freedom of life taken away from them,just as the innocent life was taken away from the victim. However, there are those who have made terrible mistakes in their lives and have caused terrible loss in other's lives, that have made retribution to the victim,families,society in general,the judicial system,to themselves, to their past, and to their GOD. They are forgiven for their mistakes and have not hurt anyone since. People can and do change. I am a mother/wife who still chooses to live and love and identify with the victims and offenders. I am keeping it REAL with my family and myself who were those victims and offenders.
Education of Levels of Sex Offenders
Posted by: theroyaldi
Posted on: 2002-11-12 00:51:06
I know this is not a favorite view, but there are sex offenders out there who out of empathy for their victims get the treatment they need and make a major life change to never offend again. I am a victim of sexual abuse and I married a man five years ago who is a level 1 sex offender. He has gone through eight years of counseling and now has successfully graduated from his therapy. Two of his probation officers and his counselors are going to bat for him to be able to get off of the sex offenders list and to be done with his probation next spring. What attracted me to this man was that he has had extensive therapy and he walks his talk. His level of offense is the same as an eighteen year-old who has sexual relations with a younger classmate. I am not saying his victim hurt any less, because that is not the case. I have seen my husband in tears at times over what he has done. He also suffers from depression. He fights self esteem problems and goes between thinking he is ok and thinking as he puts it a slimeball. Level one offenders are NOT sexual preditors, but the public at large want to group them with the worst that people hear about on TV. We are starting a recovery site on the Internet and I am working with my husbands Counselor to start a support group for wives, girlfriends and significant otners of Sex Offenders. We pay a price for being married to a sex offender. I am not asking for sympathy, but for people to become educated on the different levels of
Posted by: theroyaldi
Posted on: 2002-11-12 00:51:06
I know this is not a favorite view, but there are sex offenders out there who out of empathy for their victims get the treatment they need and make a major life change to never offend again. I am a victim of sexual abuse and I married a man five years ago who is a level 1 sex offender. He has gone through eight years of counseling and now has successfully graduated from his therapy. Two of his probation officers and his counselors are going to bat for him to be able to get off of the sex offenders list and to be done with his probation next spring. What attracted me to this man was that he has had extensive therapy and he walks his talk. His level of offense is the same as an eighteen year-old who has sexual relations with a younger classmate. I am not saying his victim hurt any less, because that is not the case. I have seen my husband in tears at times over what he has done. He also suffers from depression. He fights self esteem problems and goes between thinking he is ok and thinking as he puts it a slimeball. Level one offenders are NOT sexual preditors, but the public at large want to group them with the worst that people hear about on TV. We are starting a recovery site on the Internet and I am working with my husbands Counselor to start a support group for wives, girlfriends and significant otners of Sex Offenders. We pay a price for being married to a sex offender. I am not asking for sympathy, but for people to become educated on the different levels of
Not Everyone Should Be Labeled A Sex Offender !
Posted by: jaymer
Posted on: 2002-11-19 14:26:16
I'm also married to a sex offender. I'm not sure what level he is. He was sentenced to five years with SOT. Well guess what they have now cancelled SOT, due to funding so he is just doing time without getting any help.
He was convicted of indescent exposure, but was only masturbating, with no victim, other than a parking lot camera. I don't feel like this is a sexual predator! He has a problem! But he would not ever hurt anyone! He now has to register as a sex offender. I have to defend my husband because all our friends are worried about there children, Beacuse when they hear sex offender everyone assumes its child related. My husband does want help and he is going to seek treatment when he gets out. If you have any information on this please let me know. I'm also very interested in your internet program.
Posted by: jaymer
Posted on: 2002-11-19 14:26:16
I'm also married to a sex offender. I'm not sure what level he is. He was sentenced to five years with SOT. Well guess what they have now cancelled SOT, due to funding so he is just doing time without getting any help.
He was convicted of indescent exposure, but was only masturbating, with no victim, other than a parking lot camera. I don't feel like this is a sexual predator! He has a problem! But he would not ever hurt anyone! He now has to register as a sex offender. I have to defend my husband because all our friends are worried about there children, Beacuse when they hear sex offender everyone assumes its child related. My husband does want help and he is going to seek treatment when he gets out. If you have any information on this please let me know. I'm also very interested in your internet program.
Please don't give up...
Posted by: cindyjs
Posted on: 2002-11-04 13:33:57
Although my experience with this issue is much less traumatic (cousin molested me when I was 3, but I can't hold her too responsible as she was being molested by her uncle at the same time, and also some stuff with my step-brother, we weren't living together but when I visited my mom he was there and stuff happened) I want to offer some advice. I can't even imagine the hell you (or other victims of this) have gone through. I know the justice system isn't fair and I know you probably feel terribly alone. Try to reach down deep inside yourself and find the strength to go on. There really is so much beauty in this world and please don't let some vicious people from your past ruin the rest of your life. You obviously are a strong spirit to have survived this, take some of Dr. Phil's advice about giving yourself permission to feel things and about changing your thinking and even reaching out to others to share your story. And reach out to your family. You guys can help each other so much, maybe you just don't realize it. Break down the walls, life is too short.
I realize I may be out of line to even make these suggestions, but I see a soul in pain and I just wanted to reach out with some positive thinking. Take care.
Posted by: cindyjs
Posted on: 2002-11-04 13:33:57
Although my experience with this issue is much less traumatic (cousin molested me when I was 3, but I can't hold her too responsible as she was being molested by her uncle at the same time, and also some stuff with my step-brother, we weren't living together but when I visited my mom he was there and stuff happened) I want to offer some advice. I can't even imagine the hell you (or other victims of this) have gone through. I know the justice system isn't fair and I know you probably feel terribly alone. Try to reach down deep inside yourself and find the strength to go on. There really is so much beauty in this world and please don't let some vicious people from your past ruin the rest of your life. You obviously are a strong spirit to have survived this, take some of Dr. Phil's advice about giving yourself permission to feel things and about changing your thinking and even reaching out to others to share your story. And reach out to your family. You guys can help each other so much, maybe you just don't realize it. Break down the walls, life is too short.
I realize I may be out of line to even make these suggestions, but I see a soul in pain and I just wanted to reach out with some positive thinking. Take care.
Posted by: brandy_01
Posted on: 2002-11-04 20:17:54
I also know the feeling of being violated by a family member. I was molested when I was 3 too, and that was one of the hardest things for me to over come in my life time. I was also very depressed for many years and very confused and frustrated because the person who molested me was a adolesent at the time and is now deceased, so I never got a chance to confront her head on. The only comfort I got was from reading and informing myself about molestation, and realizing that it wasn't my fault. Now at age 26, I have healed a great deal by understanding that what she did to me happened to her as well, and knowing that she was suffering also. I know it doesn't justify what happened, but it is a reason and I guess I have gotten to the point where I have analyzed it to death and the only thing I can do is move on and quit dwelling on the past because it won't change what happened, it will only make my future un-bearable. I am fortunate to have a beautiful family and I am determined not to let my past control my future. I also realize that what happened to me isn't nearly as traumatic as what may other people have experienced and I could not even imagine walking a mile in those shoes. My heart bleeds for those victims, God bless you all. The only one thing that made me strong was my children, because I know that they depend on me for everything in this world, and what kind of example would I be if I let myself remain a victim? I thank God for my life now.
Women too?
Posted by: waxorama
Posted on: 2002-11-05 06:04:54
Oh my god, I feel terrible for all of whom have been violated in such a way. I have never been (thank god) and was really amazed that there seems to be a number of women who molest children. Im obviously nieve but here I was worried about men (I have a little girl) when there are women who do this as well. I hope all who have suffered in this way can move on and heal the past. I don't understand what you are going through but I imagin it would be some sort of hellish nightmare. Take care all
Posted by: waxorama
Posted on: 2002-11-05 06:04:54
Oh my god, I feel terrible for all of whom have been violated in such a way. I have never been (thank god) and was really amazed that there seems to be a number of women who molest children. Im obviously nieve but here I was worried about men (I have a little girl) when there are women who do this as well. I hope all who have suffered in this way can move on and heal the past. I don't understand what you are going through but I imagin it would be some sort of hellish nightmare. Take care all
harder punishment
Posted by: miles_away
Posted on: 2002-11-05 17:40:21
im also a victom of rape. And it ripes me to pieces when i read in the paper, girls being raped and the rapest get months light years in prison and victoms spend their rest of there life building themselves up just to get by each day. People that can take life like these men don't deserve the air they breath.
Posted by: miles_away
Posted on: 2002-11-05 17:40:21
im also a victom of rape. And it ripes me to pieces when i read in the paper, girls being raped and the rapest get months light years in prison and victoms spend their rest of there life building themselves up just to get by each day. People that can take life like these men don't deserve the air they breath.
Posted by: ttwnzfynez
Posted on: 2002-11-05 19:28:02
Dr. Phil,I want to thank you so much for the show you broadcasted on sexual predators. It really hit home for me and I hope it did the same for others. I myself was molested by my step-father as a child of 8 yrs old but was too afraid to tell anyone till I was about 21 yrs of age. When I finally told someone I cried out to my god-mother. She told me that her mother had sensed it all along and had asked her to see if I would open up to her about it which I did. I asked my god-mother to help me tell my mother who began to cry & apologize for the things that her husband did to me. I thought my mother was going to do something really terrible that night & possibly go to jail for murder. I use to have dreams when I was little that if I told my mother what her husband was doing to me she would kick me out of her house at a young age and I would have no where to go.
Well, when I told my mom about her husband she went home to talk to him & i don't know what kind of bezare story he told her but he had lived up to his word,my mother would never believe me is what he always use to tell me & he was right.she immediatly began to believe him & said that i was just mad @ him for grounding me @ age 21 for staying out till 1:00 in the morning on a work night w/a frined of mine with no way home.she said to me that her husband,hersefl & i would go seek counseling butnone of theses things never happened.she'd still like to have the family believe that we are and happy family & nothing is wro
