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Child Abuse Story From Taylah

by Taylah
(Canada)

A Life of Prostitution: 
When I was little, I always saw my mom dress up and go out at night, leaving me alone with my daddy. I once saw her come home one night bringing some man with her. When I asked her about it the following day, she told me it was a way of her making money and that it was normal and daddy knew about what was going on.

So when I was 7 years old, my daddy told me when I was older I would be doing what my mommy did and I should be trained. My daddy began to touch me in my private places and he made me touch him. I didn't like what he did, but I also didn't know what he was doing was wrong. I didn't know any better.

My daddy told my mom to dress me up like she was dressed up when I was at home, which gave my dad an opportunity to touch me and take pictures of me. Just before my 9th birthday, my dad told me I was to do my mommy's job soon and I had to practice. That's when he raped me. I remember feeling so much pain and crying when it happened. But still I didn't say or do anything about it.

A few weeks later, I heard my daddy tell my mom to get me ready. My mom made me wear loads of makeup and I got dressed in those clothes that I wore at home. I heard a knock at the door. My dad opened the door and a man came in. The man came in and said I was a pretty one and began to stroke my hair. My dad picked me up and then went to my bedroom and the man followed. You can guess what happened there. When it was over, I saw the man give my dad money.

My dad sold me for sex for years. It wasn't till I was 11 years old I realised that what was happening at home wasn't normal. When my dad and one of the men that came for sex tried to do it to me I screamed and said no. That's when my dad gave me a lashing and raped me. For days I was locked in my room and sex was forced on me.

When my dad stopped locking me in the house, I decided I needed to escape. I managed to run away. I went to the police station and told them my parents just left me on the streets. I was put in care for a while, but then lived in a foster home, and finally experienced what it was like living in a normal family.

Six months later, I finally told someone about what happened to me all that time. My foster parents convinced me to get counselling, and I am glad I talked about it. I still have nightmares, but I am trying to deal with it.

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Child Abuse Story From Taylah

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Jul 07, 2008
Nothing that happened was your fault...
by: Darlene Barriere - Webmaster

You're very strong, Taylah. I'm delighted that you now have the nurturing and support of a loving foster family. Stay strong and stay in counselling. And I do hope both your parents are in prison; that is the only place they deserve to be.

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

Jul 08, 2008
ERRRR
by: chelsea

That story is just sick and the mum and dad shud just get locked up the sick B******S!!!!!

Jul 08, 2008
You're still you
by: Andrew

What your parents did to you is unforgivable and abhorrent there's no other way to describe it. I have no doubt that the scars and wounds will be deep and long lasting.

There's one thing that I'd hope that you can take away from this right now though- you're a survivor. They couldn't break you and they couldn't destroy your spirit. You saved yourself from an inhumane situation. You should be really really proud of that- not many 11 year olds would have been as courageous as you were.

Also this might seem like a funny thing to say, but it's something you need to hear- you're still a virgin! Yes I read everything you said and I know what was forced on you, but ultimately you've never chosen to give yourself to anyone and so that first time is still there, and when the time comes with the right guy, he'll know it and value and cherish it every bit as much as if none of that had ever happened to you and probably moreso because of how big he'll know that step will have been for you.

They scratched the surface sure, but they never got what's inside. You're wounded goods like the rest of us sure, but wounds heal over time and with love. And nothing your scumbag parents ever did will take away the amazing, beautiful and courageous person you are.

Jul 15, 2008
bravery
by: hyacinth

you're very brave,,,not every victim has the courage to tell their stories....i was crying while reading your story,,,, i hope you will find peace and happiness despite what happened,,,

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