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Child Abuse Story From Mary C

by Mary C
(USA)




THE PAIN! The abuse all started at the age of 5. I was sexually and physically abused by my stepdad. I had 2 brothers and 2 sisters. I was the oldest. When my mom and dad got a divorce my life was falling APART. When my stepdad moved in, he seemed to be nice.

On a Thursday my mom was on a business trip. I forgot to do the dishes. So Bryan came into my room and woke me up and slapped me so hard my check was swollen for a WEEK! HE NEVER hurt my siblings.

When he was picking me up from a friend's house, when I got in the car he started touching me and trying to kiss me on my neck. He was touching me in an inappropriate way. He would say if I told anyone he would slice my head ofF.

Two years later I couldn't take it anymore. I STARTED FREAKING OUT! So when I went to school I told my teacher. When I got home from school Child Protective Services were at my home. One of the workers asked me, do I want to get the police involved. I said YES! The police put Bryan in jail for 5 years and a half. My mom doesn't go with him. I'm 23 and married now.

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Child Abuse Story From Mary C

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Jul 08, 2009
Very courageous of you to tell someone...
by: Darlene Barriere - Webmaster

You were very brave to tell, Mary. I'm glad to learn that your abuser is in jail and can no longer harm you. I also believe you need help dealing with the effects—the pain—of the abuse. If you aren't already, I strongly recommend some form of counselling. Thank you for sharing your story with my visitors and me.

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Darlene Barriere
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Violence & Abuse Prevention Educator
Author: On My Own Terms, A Memoir

Jul 08, 2009
Oh what a brave one you were
by: maurice

Mary C your telling of your story will be of great benefit to many who visit Darlene site. no hesitation in telling and getting the police involved. Well done, live well, laugh alot, Love much. Love that great and wonderful self believing beautiful woman that you are. Thank you it was one super way of telling others. be sure to tell on these very sick step-fathers who abuse the innocent and the vulnerable. Mary C you give great hope to them.

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