I am sorry you had to suffer for so long. It is true that some parents dont know the signs. And all parents should. I am glad you were strong enought to face it and put him in jail. I was not strong enough for mine. I was 5-10 and i had to stand in front of a judge and the man to tell them and i could not do it. He was not the only one to hurt me. I have been raped, tortured for 11 years straight by different people that were suposed to keep me safe.
Your story shows how strong you were to face it. I am proud of you and hope you have a happy life.
Aug 27, 2009 Rating
You are Great! by: Vee
Thank you for sharing your story with others. We can gain much hope from the healing of others.
Your list of things to look for is very helpful. We all need to be aware of these possible changes in our children. I am sure that others will find this information very useful.
Please don't blame yourself for the abuse that others suffered at this man's hands. He is the one and only to blame! Even if you did not tell...YOU are not to blame. YOU were a child..a scared child. He was the adult..the person who should have been protecting you and his other children.
I am sooo sorry that this happened to you...I am proud of you for telling and for sharing your story with others.
