Comments on: Why can’t I meet grandpa?

By: Robin

Robin — Tue, 17 May 2016 02:30:45 +0000

I can’t tell you how thankful I am to read this post. As I tucked in my little girl tonight I wondered, “when is she going to ask about papa?”. This will be her first birthday without him here. She is turning five in June. It has been a long road but God gave me courage with the help of counselor, husband and friends to say-“I think that it’s best to take a break from our family.” I don’t know what I will say right now but your words are very thought provoking. I do want to chose the light even though the rest of my family choses darkness. I guess sometimes I miss the idea of a safe mom and loving sister.

By: Amy Smith

Amy Smith — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 17:12:37 +0000

Hi Alida, I, too, was abused as a child and vowed to do everything within my power to protect my children from such a fate. While I knew this in my heart as a young mom, it took a long time to be able to find my voice and call my abuser to account, to stand up for myself and, in essence, for the young people who might be future victims of my abuser. I honor you for your bravery; it is so very hard. I am praying God will continue to give you strength to stand up for your family.

By: Jodoe

Jodoe — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 09:48:24 +0000

Thankyou for this. Any tips on how much and when to tell. .
I font want my kids to feel lied to, but also want to protect them. Right now we say he wasn’t a nice man and use to hurt us and grandma but I know as they get older the sexual abuse side needs to be spoken about too.