Rape, Sexual Abuse, Testimonies
I grew up in a very dysfunctional family. Both my parents were drug addicts, and my dad spent most of my life in prison. Because of this lifestyle, I grew up seeing and experiencing violence, neglect, rejection from society, sexual abuse and rape. By the age of 16, I...
Sexual Abuse, Testimonies
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven – Ecclesiastes 3:1 When I look back on my 34 years of life, I see several “seasons”. As a toddler I was happy and thriving. From kindergarten to 6th grade I was a typical...
Sexual Abuse, Testimonies
This is a story I never wanted to share, that in fact, I always felt I should hide. God has really worked in me to open my life and my past to hopefully encourage others. I was sexually abused by my neighbor. How did it affect me? I blamed myself. I began to build a...
Sexual Abuse, Testimonies
I grew up in a dysfunctional home with an alcoholic father. During my childhood, I was molested at three different times by trusted people who were close to our family. Every time I was told I was “just a dirty little girl.” Those words became engrained in my mind....
Sexual Abuse, Testimonies
I would like to say a great big thank you to Tammy Brown for being bold and honest with God. Your story has impacted me and many others. I also want to thank my wise H&SF teacher. You have taught me with your example of humility. Thank you! My life has been short,...
Sexual Abuse, Testimonies
Before I became a Christian, I had some Christian friends, but I thought, “They have to be faking it!” I thought their happiness had to be a cover up; their joy had to be phony! But I thought that because I had been faking it most of my adult life; I was...