Escaping My Country

Escaping My Country

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Daughter's Father is a Child Molester

At 17 years old, she believed that if a boyfriend didn't hit her, he was a good boyfriend. Growing up in a small town, raised in a strict religious household, and surrounded by unhealthy relationships, she had no idea what a healthy partnership was supposed to look like. What sta ...  Show more

Molested By My Brother

She was only 9 years old when her older brother began molesting her. She kept it a secret until she was 16 years old, believing she was the only victim. After coming forward, she realized that others had been experiencing the abuse too, including her younger brother. She shares t ...  Show more

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