I was going to wait till this weekend to post about this....the JC hearing will be happening tomorrow, or Friday night.
First, let it be known......I expect NOTHING to become of this. I really know there MIGHT be a slap on the wrist.
I JUST DO NOT WANT THIS MAN EXPOSED TO ANOTHER CHILD.
Background:
My stepdad molested me for many years. He was a MS. I finally ran away from home.....to my "real" dad" in Texas. The elders where I grew up knew what was happening, as did my mom.
Many years ago, I tried pressing charges, but in this state, the statue of limitations had run out.
About 15 yrs ago, I found out he had remarried a woman with a couple small daughters. I called the orange county child protective services, told them what he did to me. They investigated, and they were divocred not very long later.
2 years ago, I called the local body of elders, individually, and told them what he did to me. They blew me off. I got promises of calls back, but never recieved one.
I need to say this now. I had to forgive Ken for what he did to me. I finallly did this. It was eating me up.....for too many years. My sisters and brother know what he did. But I haven't forgotten....ever.
I heard thru the grapevine that he had been an elder. I do know for a fact that he had moved around congregations the past decade....
So 2 weeks ago, I contacted his PO......I have spoken with him several times. He was very surprised to hear this. After second phone call, he told me "I need to call Brooklyn and see if he's on the list...".....
OMG.....THERE IS A FREAKING LIST.
I have heard about it. Now I believe it.
There is to be an elder's meeting now with my stepdad. Even know I know he'll probably wiggle his way out of it, I don't care. I just wanted the elders there to know there is a child molestor in their mist.
Yes, I have had counseling. After talking to his PO, I know he won't be alone with any children.
That all I want at this point.
I just wanted to tell the basics of what is happening.
shelley