I was wondering if anyone else on this board had an experience similar to mine. When I was 7-12 years old, I was sexually abused by my dad (also a witness) and I confided in another witness- a friend of the family's. He also ended up walking in on the abuse at one point. He went and told the elders and they told him to keep it quiet- to never let it get out. They did nothing and allowed it to continue. I hear this goes on a lot- It's unbelievable they can get away with this. I confronted a couple of the elders on one of their sheperdering calls-(this was ten years ago - when I had not been at meetings for about a year and a half-I've never been back) and one of them laughed and said, "well what could we have done anyway?" I am sorry but I will go to my grave hating those men! Anyway, just wondering how many others out there went through the same crap!! Brandi
Sexual abuse by my father covered up by JWs
by brandi 18 Replies latest watchtower child-abuse
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Gamaliel
Brandi,
There are dozens of cases like yours that have been posted on this board. It's a serious problem. Have you seen the part of this forum called "Child Abuse". When I first read it, I was so surprised and then I found out that I knew someone who had been abused back in my old congregation from 30 years ago. I still knew a lot of the elders who mishandled the case. I was just shocked, but it seems to have hit all over the country.
Gamaliel
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oldcrowwoman
Brandi,
You are not alone. I admire your strength and courage for breaking the SILENCE. My children and I are survivors of abuse. Glad to have you aboard. I am sorry you had to experience abuse and you did'nt deserve it.
I hope you are getting support around these issues from others.
All the Best Crow Woman
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CoonDawg
Brandi...
There are lots of us who are the wreckage that is left behind in the wake of sexual abuse. My sisters were abused when I was growing up...and yes, it was by a "brother" who still has never been DF'd. My daughter was recently a victim too, and it has been covered over by the WTS and the local elders, as well as my exwife. believe me when I say that I understand where your hatred comes from.
Be well, and may you find peace.
Coon