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Child Abuse Story From Christy

by Christy
(Location Undisclosed)




At the age of 12, i started to be sexually abused by my stepdad. he would call me into his room every night. He had a back problem and and it became an excuse for me to be in there. I remember him touching me in places he shouldnt have. But at that time i didnt think anything of it. When i turned 13 it started again. He began taking my pants off and when i tried to stop him, he pulled me closer to him and wrapped himself around me to hold me down. I never knew my father amd my stepdad was like a dad to me. I didnt think he would ever hurt me. I remember when i was 15 he began having sex with me. He raped me repeatedly. My mom would be asleep and i never said a word. I have always been the kind of girl to hide my feelings. Fake a smile and a laugh. I never wanted to go to school. I faked sick alot. he told me i was his wife, he got me a ring and told me he wanted to have a baby with me. I was so scared. I didnt know what to do then one day, i spoke out. Got him indicted, and then he was found dead in a motel. He killed himself. He knew he was guilty and he didnt want to face the consequences. I am now 17 years old, It didnt kill me, but it has made me a stronger woman. I am now engaged and am looking forward to a brighter future. Knowing that there are innocent children out there who need help and me going through what i did, i want to be an abuse counselor. Be involved in these childrens lives and let them know that they are loved and deserve the best. I would do anything in this world to help these innocent children. No child deserves to be in these situations.



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Jan 11, 2010
Christy:
by: Darlene Barriere - Webmaster

By going into a field where you can help children you are turning pain into power. I applaud and commend you for that. And for having the courage to tell someone. You are very brave indeed. Thank you for sharing your story with my visitors and me.

From Victim to Victory, a memoir
Darlene Barriere
Webmaster: www.child-abuse-effects.com
author. speaker. survivor. coach
From Victim to Victory, a memoir

Jan 12, 2010
BE BRAVE, BE STRONG BE PERSEVERING,
by: maurice

Christy, you were brave once, you were courageous once. The ONCE you began to Believe in yourself, your own self worth, your dignity, your sanity. Hi know you are a winner over abuse right now. Darlene's loving encourageing words are true and genuine, sincere from her woman's heart to you personally. She's like that you know takes each of her visitors into her confidence in whatb they have written. Writes her comments having I am sure said a quick prayer for guidance and then each of us get's her heartfeeeling words to begin our real healing from abuse. She wants us to take action and by golly you are doing it in a very positive constucive way. You are a winner and many will benefit from your huge heart of wanting to care for the innocent and the vunerable safeguarding them from abuse. You'll be there to listen as a professional qualified counsellor care worker. Always belive in yourself, Hi build up your own self worth, self esteem. look in that mirror daily while saying all the positive consstructive things about yourself. Like I am in stead I'm not. I love this about myself especially all the parts of my body abused by that Step-Father. Be gentle and kind on yourself. massage love and gentleness into yourself and your body with all the nicest of creams and lotions. I CAN, I WILL, I MUST, SIMPLY BECAUSE I'M WORTH IT. My prayers are with you, God be with you too.

Jan 13, 2010
I bet you're mum's well proud of you, you've done so well
by: Anonymous

I'm 13 and I have had been physically, emotionally and possibly sexually abused by my dad. But it wasn't really much of a big deal, especially not compared to you. I'm really sorry to hear of what you've been through, I can imagine what a strong woman you are and I wish I was like you, not feeling sorry for myself and expecting people to make it better for me. I'd also like to be an abuse counsellor, I think you're a really kind person and you're only 17, wow. You will make a great counsellor, and make a difference to children. Thank you :)
xxxx

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