I was assaulted at 14... | My Story

[@catalinabecerrajaar6516]

Feeling betrayed by a parent is the worst feeling in the world, I feel you, I’m so sorry this happened to you

[@meahdahlgren6537]

Right

[@cassie.minimalist]

I'm sorry but I can't imagine not being able to notice that my 14 year old daughter slept in a boy's room while I was in the house. Your parents failed you there. I would be super aware if the kids are not doing anything bad. I'm so proud of you to speak up.

[@julieyoung6387]

But they were having an affair so they wouldn't have cut ties.

[@taylorm1997]

Yet they allowed her to get pregnant at 16 lol

[@jordanmartin3961]

@@taylorm1997bro they didn’t “allow” her to get pregnant. are u dense ?

[@cassie.minimalist]

@@taylorm1997 that's what I understand more. You don't see your kids 24/7 but then, at that party with family friends? That's when a parent should be aware more. At least to look at night if your kid is sleeping in the room she's supposed to sleep.

[@cassie.minimalist]

@@julieyoung6387 that's not an excuse. They could have am affair still caring for their children. They wouldn't have to cut ties if they noticed that she is in his room and tell her to go to hers. Maybe they thought they are the cool parents that let kids do what they want... Or maybe they really didn't care :((

[@rhondapelett4139]

In no way, shape, or form was any of it your fault. It is so incredibly brave of you to share. You are taking back control by shedding light on this terrible trauma. Your daughters are lucky to have you as a mother.

[@ARussianAbroad]

I don’t think accepting alcohol from him was a stupid decision. Sometimes, you force yourself to act overly nice towards someone who’s just violated you to ensure they don’t have any ill will towards you and assault you even further. I think it’s sort of a defence mechanism: like you played dead when he was touching you, you also played nice when he was offering you a drink. I’m so incredibly sorry this happened to you, don’t blame yourself for ANY OF IT

[@ARussianAbroad]

Also, the way your parents handled it is absolutely DESPICABLE. Asking why someone would drink right after they’d been assaulted is so not the point. I’m so incredibly sorry, they should have IMMEDIATELY cut ties with that family, filed a report and gotten you into therapy

[@corablah9809]

Also she was so young. People need to stop acting like teen girls think like 30 year old women, they make bad decisions and we also aren't even properly taught about these situations or how to avoid them. I was drxgged and rxped at 15, it's still primarily a secret, and I was mol*sted at 13. When it came to the drugging, I was alone with friends at a music festival, I was SO vulnerable, I thought drinking was a way to force myself to have fun and be pleasant to be around, I didn't expect to be drugged, it wasn't a strange drink handed to me, it was an entire bottle of liquor that was almost empty that they were taking sips from. It didn't seem possible it was drugged so quick but I was buzzed, 15, and just didn't know I shouldn't have done it, I was naive. I was taught "act like a b*tch, have a b*tch face and men won't approach you." "Don't accept a drink from a stranger" it was always if you're drinking it's your fault, if you're wearing something attracting men it's your fault(I was in a full length t shirt and shorts), all the typical stuff. We aren't even taught it's exactly wrong, we are taught that men can change, we shouldn't blame them for their faults, teens are tempting and innately s*xy with nice t*ts, it's hard for them to control themselves.

[@DonnaSmith-ff2wu]

At 17, assault on a 14 year old would have gotten him jail time. I'm disgusted that no one supported you and so sorry. It is concerning that he got away with this behavior, and could/did do it again.

[@sarahdragons861]

When you talk about things you’ve gone through I can’t help but get so angry. The people who were supposed to love you and protect you, failed you. And I’m angry about that. And I’m so sorry about that. Thanks for being brave and telling us your stories 🩷

[@taylorm1997]

It’s sad she’s making money off this

[@livrobinson7212]

@@taylorm1997 She’s not doing it for money. The video isn’t even monetized. This is to share awareness. And she has the right to say what happened. People like you always say it’s for money. Mind your own business and let her say what she wants to say.

[@andreacarlile-thompson2511]

@@taylorm1997how do you expect her to feed her family? At least she isn’t on welfare

[@amandajustice013]

@@taylorm1997thank god there’s someone else on here with a brain who’s saying the same thing I am. This isn’t cool.

[@amandajustice013]

@@andreacarlile-thompson2511get a JOB. You know the thing good parents have to support their kids? lol. It’s not that hard to understand.

[@abbyoakes2835]

I am so proud of you for continuing to share your story, no matter what🤍 I’ve grown up watching you and feel so so so strongly about you and your success.

[@alliebrooks9458]

For real !

[@hippychick420]

Even IF he DOES see it, he has no right to be upset or say anything. You were 14 & he had this whole time being free of consequence. Id name drop.

[@ashleecolgan9559]

She did say his name

[@Videoadventure-om7mr]

She deserves so much better and when your 17 and dating a 14 year old it’s illegal

[@liv_urbestiee]

@@Videoadventure-om7mrwell a 17 year old is still a minor so it’s not illegal yet

[@Videoadventure-om7mr]

@@liv_urbestiee bro it is illegal

[@liv_urbestiee]

@@Videoadventure-om7mr It’s not?

[@lalalsm]

You’re incredibly strong Cam! You were failed by EVERY adult who was supposed to take care of you, you were a child and children do make mistakes in regards on how to act all the time, this doesn’t make you deserving of what happened to you! It’s so understandable that you accepted his drink, you couldn’t stand up for yourself. So proud of you for opening up

[@hiimluna2069]

⁠​⁠@@borntoslay3996don’t care, don’t just start touching people, especially a 14 yr old. she’s not to blame for him trying to get it on with her, he shouldn’t be trying to in the first place. also cam mostly states that she was sexually assaulted, not raped. There’s a difference and so no she wasn’t raped but she was assaulted.

[@laurafabianmarrero]

​@@borntoslay3996she was 14 He was 17 She didnt allowed anything He assaulted her Víctim Blaming is ridículous

[@brittanylesnick4820]

Omg Cameron. I am so sorry you were treated this way. You were failed at every turn during and after this traumatic experience. Your vulnerability is going to help many young girls and parents who need to hear this story. You are so incredibly strong and this validates to me even more how much of an amazing person you are and an amazing parent. You have had overcome so very much to heal, become the best version of yourself and be the best parent you can. You should be so proud of yourself for how far you have come in general. Sending you so much love and support.

[@CarolineUytt]

I am so so sorry Camryn. Some of the sentiments you describe about your parent(s) choosing their own happiness over protecting you really hit home for me. It left a huge hole in me that I'm still trying to heal from as well. So I really sympathize 🤍

[@Cokezerodreamin]

The beginning chapter of your life has been so unfair, cruel, and heartbreaking. I am so sorry you weren’t protected the way you deserved. I hope the rest of your story is full of nothing but healing, happiness, and magical moments with those babies. I’ve been here from the beginning and I’m rooting so hard for you Cam.

[@michelleulrich2518]

I was 14 when I was assaulted by 3 men in an amusement park. Thank you for sharing your story. I hope one day I'm brave enough to share my story. We never deserved any of this.

[@liv_urbestiee]

I’m so sorry this happened to you

[@nahliaolwe1267]

You are so brave. You were only 14, 14 years old are not able to handle those situations, damn even adults don't. Don't blame yourself for the actions of a rapist. You are so, so strong.

[@alliebrooks9458]

So proud of you for being brave enough to tell your story we love you and pray for you to be able to feel at ease because I know that stuff sticks with you for awhile

[@alliebrooks9458]

I feel so bad for the fact ur own parents didn’t wanna help their child just because they were cheating.. that’s so sad but I hope your doing better we love you ❤

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

I'm so sorry to hear that. You are so brave to share your story. I was physically, mentally, and sexually abused by my father. I now suffer from Crohn's disease. He never accepted what he did was wrong.

[@Elysekiera]

I’m so sorry 😞

[@leeknowoutsold]

😢❤

[@wiscaurytorres9042]

@@Elysekieral lol l

[@emo9447]

thank you for sharing, cam. unfortunately, i went through a similar experience, but it was with my dad when i was 9. i never told anyone until this past may (already had an open criminal case with him, this was something i told myself to forget, and i didn't remember until last october). it was one of the most difficult things i've ever done, but it was something i needed to do. i want you to know that you really inspire me and so many others to speak up about our experiences. you've been through so much, and i'm so proud of you for coming this far. you really don't give yourself enough credit. i hope you know you're so beyond strong, and you're an amazing person, and coco and deedee look up to you in so many ways, as do so many other people. again, thank you so much for sharing your story. this helps so many people, and i hope it also helps you to finally get it off your chest. love you

[@corablah9809]

I am so damn proud of you and I am so sorry you were failed by your father.

[@liv2699]

i cannot imagine, you are so strong and i am so proud of you

[@JustinWilliams367]

Well Cam, you're a strong soul for sharing this story. Sexual assault is something that gets me livid everytime, there is no excuse for this behavior. And Cam, I want you to know that myself & the rest of the KZbin community are with you. Sexual assault has to end immediately. This type of behavior is wrong, period.

[@drvgsndior]

i’m so proud of you for being able to share this, you’re so strong cam ❤

[@kaybossler8104]

you’re so strong cam. i’m so proud when survivors share their story. from one survivor to another; you’re resilient, appreciated, and loved. do whatever you need to continue to heal 🤍

[@jonixxxxxx]

Yeah that happened to me the month after I turned 15, it's going to be 20 years this summer. So many guys living their best life out there completely oblivious about the consequences of their actions, not a single consequence affecting them. Thanks for spreading the word, sorry you had to go through that.

[@tamarafilipov7704]

You're one of the toughest people I've seen. The things you went through and you're still here standing, working on yourself while parenting two beautiful girls on your own. You're truly to be admired. I hope you can find peace of mind for all the bad things, you deserve good.

[@ada4jiji]

i wish you all the love and wellness in the world. im so sorry for everything you've had to endure. you deserve so much better. take care

[@isabelsmith]

you’re so incredible ❤ thank you for sharing your life with us and being so open and vulnerable.

[@katetomlinson1638]

Can you are bringing me so much peace and understanding in my own life I cannot thank you enough, and I cannot stress how hard this specific thing is. You are SO DAMN STRONG I CANNOT WAIT TO READ YOUR BOOK

[@leticiapereiraarca3385]

The thumbnail is heartbreaking... You were so so young. Hopefully this reaches someone that recognises me and this does not go unnoticed. It is never too late

[@nikj9444]

Cam, you’re so strong!!❤️ Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing this. If I were your parents, I wouldn’t have even let you be in the room alone with the boy…and if you came to me and told me what happened, I would NEVER still let him and the family come over to your house!!! Letting the guy come over, even if you’re at Landon’s instead, is a terrible idea! What if when he comes over he does the same bad things to one of your siblings! I’m so sorry they didn’t protect you. None of this was your fault! I’m so glad you’ve brought this to therapy. This happening and how the adults in your life handled it, must have been so difficult to go through, and this must have impacted you so deeply. Sending you soooo much love!!!🥹🫶💗

[@jayleengallagher7761]

Holy shit, I grew up watching ur videos, I’m 17 now. Love to see ur growth. You’ve gone through hell of a journey so proud of you. Much love ❤❤

[@tegan411]

i’m 17 too and i’ve been watching for yearssss

[@Gloulou10]

Cam babes I'm happy you found the courage to speak up and Im deeply disgusted by that's "man's" actions. I'm glad you got the heeling you needed ❤❤

[@fantasyk87]

I’m so sorry that happened to you. It’s heartbreaking what you went through, especially with your parents behaving that way. 😢 sending hugs ❤

[@kiarawhiterose]

hey cam, i just saw this video in my recommended and clicked because i sadly was also sexually assaulted at 12 years old and the adults in my life also failed me. i just wanted to comment and tell you how this was 100% not your fault. you were only 14 so please don’t blame yourself for accepting the alcohol. your parents really failed you in this situation. letting a 17 year old boy sleep in the same room as a 14 year old girl is crazy to me. it makes me so angry for you that their affair was more important to them than their child’s sexual assault. personally i would cut all contact with said parent. like you said at the end of the video i can’t imagine doing that to my own daughter. that is just beyond sad. i hope making this video has helped you feel a little better about this terrible situation and i wish you the best on your healing journey 💙

[@grovergirl98199]

You're a very strong woman. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@lexarchibeque6742]

My heart is touched by your story. I actually got quite emotional listening to it. I don’t know how you got yourself to finally talk about it because I’m 32 and I have been SA more than once as a kid to being a teenager to my early 20s & I’ve tried talking about it, I’ve tried telling someone, but no one even to this day, does not believe anything I’ve opened up about. My therapist I had was probably the only one who listened and told me to start journaling but I can’t even do that! Every time I get to the things that have happened to me in my life, I freeze and I can’t get it out… I thought by now I could but it’s impossible… I carry this weight and I honestly don’t know what else to do with it. I’ve become so dissociated and isolated, I feel embarrassed admitting to this because I feel like at my age I should be healed or whatever and that’s not the case for me. I wanna write a book on my story of my life but I can’t even get it down on paper… I’m tired of carrying this weight I’m exhausted. You are strong, brave and I know it took a lot to finally open up about this. Thank you for sharing your story with us 💗✨🥺

[@sferrell1114]

The timing on you posting this is impeccable. I’ve been struggling so much lately with dealing with what happened to me and my feelings around it and this made me feel so much less alone. I’m sending so much love your way

[@LillianRuth-h2y]

I really feel for you cam, I was ‘inappropriately touched’ by a close family member when I was 9 years old. I say ‘inappropriately touched’ because I don’t consider what he did to me as SA, and I was a gullible kid and let him guilt trip me into letting him do that. This person is still in my life and I do forgive him NOT because he deserves it but because I deserve to heal. I haven’t talked to him about it or forgave him in person because I don’t want things to be weird between us like they were for so long. I hope you continue to heal from this and god bless you ❤️

[@corablah9809]

It's sexual assault. You were molested by a ped*phile.

[@rymadas4072]

Love Camily for being so strong💖the women you are turning into is just like a butterfly. You lived in a cocoon for so long, I feel that wait was worth it. You are brave young girl raising beautiful brave young girls as well.

[@emmyleah8251]

Back in 2020 around the time when Landon passed away, I was raped. I felt really close to you, even though you’re just a person on the internet. You were going through a very difficult time and so was I. Now learning something happened to you like that, I’m so sorry. I know you’ve heard that many times before but truly i am sorry. We both Made decisions where people could say “it’s your fault not theirs”. I appreciate you so much for making this video to share with others. I think it’s so important to tell others, because we’re not alone in this. Your right people get away with this too many times, you saying i wish I would’ve gone and told someone and face the consequences of getting in trouble for drinking… I hope someone learns from this, that might seem huge in the moment but assault is more important. To stand up for themselves, I always wish i heard more people sharing their stories so when mine happened I would’ve known what to do. It’s never our fault, those were not our actions.

[@brookelyons4777]

You’re not alone Cam. Your experiences as awful as they are, make you an even better parent then you already are because you are not ignorant and naive to what could happen to your girls

[@gracious7153]

I’m so sorry that happened to you, I’m so glad your able to speak about it and tell your story. Makes a difference. the self blame is something I’ve always struggled with, it made me not realise what I went Through was assault until years later. The questions of, oh why didn’t I just leave? Or why I say anything. It’s such a complex trauma which most don’t understand unless they’ve been through it. It’s also something which affects you daily even for me 5 years later, the feeling hasn’t left. ❤

[@jessikadewitt4077]

It seems like bad stuff always happens to you… I’m so sorry Camryn… thank you for sharing this

[@alexg9924]

sharing this will encourage so many to share their story. you are so strong and such a big inspiration to so many cam🤍

[@madisonparadise5393]

My half brother SA me when I was about 8 and he was around 15 or 16. I never told my family because they made me out to be a liar about every little thing and I knew they would believe me. 14ish years later and I just told my dad because it wasn’t his son and I felt like I needed to tell him. My dad didn’t seem to believe me and it really hurt . I understand how you feel about the situation. Lots of love cam ❤️❤️

[@carleehodgins]

I’m so sorry this happened to you! Any 14 year old would have taken a drink. I would of no way this would be wrong. You were young and didn’t fully have the knowledge to make the right decision. Thank you for saying this I was SA’d at 16. He was 18. It was consensual at first then it wasn’t and he didn’t stop. It was the hardest thing to heal from. I’m so over protective of my girls

[@velvethousehippo420]

Youre becoming a survivor. A gruelling and painful process, that will shine in all the generations that come from you. Im a 26 year old mama to two young boys, jad similar experiences and parents. Life can be such shit, and Im heartbroken for you. Shit becomes fertilizer though. You exude strength, and are an amazing mama. Keep going mama❤

[@minnie77able]

I’m sorry you went through this horrible situation I totally understand because I went through something similar but just want to say how now I see why you have so much resentment towards your mom. I went through most of my younger years having resentment and anger towards my parent that was not there for me took a lot of counseling and acceptance to realize that it was not good for me to hold on to all those bad feelings if I wanted to be a good mom wife person in general I needed to get past that anger. I wish nothing but the best for you!! Really you have had your share of tragedy already please just try and turn it around like you said let it be a learning experience to not repeat it with your girls💕💕

[@kianna270]

I have a very similar story to this. I was much younger and I didn’t even realize til recently in therapy that it was actually wrong and SA. Thank you for being strong and sharing your story with others. A lot of times, it can be so confusing as a young girl and you almost think it’s normal and okay. It’s NOT.

[@MaKayla.Walker]

i’m so sorry cam, we are with you. your doing so great for your girls and we are with you❤❤

[@Veahlabella]

Cam I’m so sorry for what happened, but I’m so glad you’re speaking up and bringing light to this situation because this is going to give so many others courage to speak up and seek justice. I know the feeling of having to lay there to not make it awkward. I know the feeling of freezing and having your mind racing. I’m so so sorry cam. I usually don’t comment but I’ve been watching you since you first had collete, but dude I’m so sorry and especially sorry for how your parents handled it, it’s so heartbreaking when you get ignored and blamed. I’ve been through it. You didn’t deserve any of this and I pray the Lord will help you heal those wounds and use it as a testimony to others to show them it’s okay to speak up and it’s not the victims fault. I’m so sorry cam. I love you a lot and so does Jesus, please don’t ever think this was ur fault or something you have to handle on your own. For me having a relationship with God has brought me a lot of peace and healing, it takes time and some things I’m not over, but now I have a different outlook on my past traumas and I’m healing genuinely. Idk how your relationship with god looks but I just want you to know Jesus loves you, you’re not less of a human because of what you went through. It’s not your fault, it was never your fault, im so sorry cam. Just know you are heard and loved, I’m so glad you shared your story, I’ve never felt so understood about my SA situations until you explained your situation with that. I understand completely how you felt and I’m sorry cuz even tho it’s not our fault we carry that burden on our shoulder as if it was. I’m sorry cam. You’re seen and you’re heard, thank you for speaking out❤.

[@liv_urbestiee]

I’m 14 rn and seeing all these comments scares me. But it’s just the world we live in.

[@leticiapereiraarca3385]

All of this comes out of nowhere but it is so so important what you are sharing... Giving light to things no one talks about .I was sexually assaulted when I was like 10 and I told my partner the other day . Thankfully it has not affected my life but we were watching a show "ni una más" on Netflix...and I remembered and I realized wtf he abused me So yes yes to this conversation

[@karenrosales1080]

Thank you for speaking up about something that unfortunately so many of us have experienced. I was 4 and 18 when it happened to me.

[@michelledaniel2654]

First, I want to say PLEASE do not blame yourself!!! He was in the wrong all the way around and sadly you are correct that many people get away with assault. The "victim" (I say victim with a sour taste because of the stigma) are often the ones blamed and shamed. Also, many times the ones who do come forward and speak up do not get justice. I have been there. I was abused by a family member from the time I was 9 to 18 years old. There are still days that I struggle with guilt and shame. Neither of us did anything wrong. I am so sorry for what you had to go through, but thank you for being will to put your story out there for others. The more people come forward, I hope things will begin to change. You are strong and courageous and know there are lots of us who support you, even if we don't know each other!!!

[@PamelaJLamon]

This explains a lot about why you're spiraling...I pray you seek help. Bless you.

[@Conorwestpfel]

I’m very sorry to hear that, Cam… you are very brave ❤️

[@kellyj817]

I'm assuming the guy in the cover photo for this video is the one who assaulted you. If so, I am SO proud of you for doing that and using his picture! So many people (myself included) have protected people who hurt them and they don't deserve that for a second. Thank you for speaking out and sharing your story. It wasn't your fault and I blame your parents almost as much as this guy. They failed you in many ways. I've always been curious about your relationship with your parents because in videos your mom seems amazing but I sensed there was some dark history between you two. This makes a lot of sense about the dynamics I've seen. You have been through so much and I truly wish you the best Cam ❤

[@donnaferrara521]

Wow what a creep 😢 I am so sorry that you went through this. I will definitely keep you in my thoughts ❤😊❤

[@mallorym.]

This was a hard one to listen to 😔 My heart breaks hearing all that you've been through, you have my support always!

[@Iyonna_Lewis_]

I’m so sorry you went through that experience. I’m proud of you for sharing your story and being vulnerable with us.

[@Rin-wm7hr]

I'm so sorry you had to go through this and that everyone around you failed to deal with it correctly. They should have supported you in getting help and letting you take the reins with how you wanted to handle it. Your brain was in survival mode plus it was the brain of a child, so never question why you did the things you did because they were deemed the best actions to take by your brain at that time. I'm glad you were brave enough to be vulnerable on here and that you're looking out for your kids as well as they're still young themselves. I'm happy to hear you've processed this in therapy and have healed quite a bit because that's a hard thing to do. This came to me at the right time as I'm processing my own childhood SA trauma in therapy and dealing with my own guilt around the situation. So thank you for sharing and making me feel less alone ❤

[@kimmyshaner1515]

U didn’t deserve any of that I give u major props for sharing ! Sending love and well wishes

[@mozzaquinn]

I'm so sorry that you went through this you didn't deserve this to happen. You are so brave for sharing your story I was SA'd at 17 by my best friend I got the blame as he was 15 he assaulted me 9 times and attempted twice but I managed to stop him. I got the blame as I was older I'm nearly 20 now and still deal with it daily I had to see him daily for nearly a year I couldn't escape from it I only opened up about my story last August after 2 and a half years. I blamed myself until I realised last year it wasn't my fault my fiancé is helping me heal from what that guy did to me

[@FrancesEden]

We are here for you Cam. I am so sorry for everything that has happened to you, you have been through so much. I love you ❤️

[@Klaudi7507]

I am so sorry that you had to go through that, these things are so so horrible and are not meant to happen hope you're doing better 🩷🕊️⭐

[@marianneroseb.2297]

I just want to hug that little Cam on the thumbnail photo ❤

[@nicolebezeau1174]

Girl, you are so brave! And there literally are stats that prove that when you are SA'd, the perpetrator is highly more likely to be someone that you know and much more likely to trust rather than a complete stranger. And yes, Cam, now that you are a mom, you have to be hypervigilant about who your girls hang out with. However, this experience ensured that you know that the girls' safety comes first no matter what, even if it costs you some sort of relationship with someone else. I'm glad that whichever of your parents cheated, at least apologized to you, but it still should never have let you safety be compromised. This is very personal (so no need to respond if it's too painful for you), but Landon's bestie who tried to convince him you were lying, did he take part in/attend your wedding, cause I would never let someone like that attend any event I was hosting to that nature.

[@kristicooper520]

For whoever needs to hear this…you are believed, you are strong, keep talking until you are heard. An unwanted touch is never your fault. I wish you the best on your healing journey.

[@reyannecopus6624]

I been following you for years and I wanted to say I love you and your girls so much y’all have came a long way much love ❤

[@kaitlynmaria751]

This also happened to me when I was 8, and I told a parent and nothing happened I was still forced around this person. Then as a teenager again, I told my parents and they did nothing about it. I didn’t realize how much trauma I was dealing with until it was kind of too late, I’ve been through so much unnecessary trauma since. I don’t understand why an adult wouldn’t do anything about something so horrific happening to their child.

[@itscarolinemary]

So sorry this happened to you. ❤💕😕 I am proud of you for sharing your story.

[@wrenl2944]

You taking the drink had NOTHING to do with his actions. I hope you can accept..You are not responsible for please ppl. He shouldn’t have done this to you. He planned this. You are not to blame!

[@abigailforrester4338]

I am so proud of you for sharing this😢❤ i wish love you and i wish you love for the world just opens up😢❤

[@evie-fn1sp]

I recently experienced something similar, this video was so very helpful and validating, thank you for sharing cam ❤

[@rea9310]

Thank you for sharing this and showing that it has no control over you people don’t understand how real and common these things are but we’re resilient

[@jadencairnes8697]

I am so proud of you. This video helped me so much and brought so much peace to what happened to me

[@Abbyhowell-j1c]

I’m so grateful that your alive and you survived that

[@chaehfair]

thank you for sharing your story cam. You are a strong woman and i am so proud of you

[@LaBamba871]

I had something similar happen to me at a sleepover as a teenager - years ago. They were my Auntie’s friends and we had known them forever. I was so confused at that time, because I liked and idolized this family compared to my real, dysfunctional one, and I was supposed to be good friends with these kids. So I just “forgot” about it after the incident happened, and continued hanging out with these people as if nothing had happened. I still know them today. There’s absolutely nothing I can do about it, because I don’t want to start shit. We’ve all grown up since and we are *hopefully* better, more mature people now than we were then. But it does point to the fact that even seemingly “idyllic” families have their problems, and we are all very nuanced people who are capable of greatness - and darkness, if we don’t know how to be self-aware and check ourselves when needed. I already took a former neighbor to court for 15 years of harassment - and lost. So I know the system does not work for us anyways. And I am already seen as the person who “starts trouble”. But it’s because I have learned to speak up since that incident. I have reported sexual harassment at work. I have gone to the police if someone threatened violence. I stand up for myself now.. But I am now seen as that person who “stirs up the pot”.. So there is a price to pay for everything. Women aren’t allowed to start stuff. I may discreetly write about it in a book one day (just like you are writing a book) and then just leave it at that. I too was VERY naive back then - even more so naive than the average teenager, because I was Autistic (I didn’t get diagnosed until age 23), and therefore I was socially and emotionally stunted for most of my teens and young adult life, to the point where it’s embarrassing, and other people have also tried to take advantage of me because of that fact. You did nothing wrong and my family would not have protected me or done anything about it either. My mom would have likely believed me, because she was also sexually assaulted by a family friend when she was 13. But she was not believed either, and she was living in another state by the time this happened to me. I am so, so sorry you endured this, and I am glad you are getting your justice now as a writer to your autobiography. Writers are the ones who come up on top in the end, because we write down our lives in our own words, in *our* own story, or through the stories of our fictional characters. We get the final say, every time someone reads our words. Writers, novelists, and journalists, are POWERFUL because of this. You won.

[@mallory6385]

I’m so sorry that the people who were supposed to help and protect you, failed you. But the fact that you are able to share this to take the power back and lend hope to others who may be experiencing similar things is admirable. Your daughters are very lucky to have you as their mom, and you being able to grow through those experiences will ensure your daughters have someone they can trust to go to god forbid anything happens 🩷

[@ikindoflikemangoes4951]

When I was 11 my aunt's husband at the time touched me and even though I was disgusted I told myself that it wasn't a big deal and that maybe he just doesn't understand personal space or boundaries (which ofc he does he's a grown ass man who knew what he was doing) I didn't realize how bad the situation was until I found out he molested other children in more severe ways, I guess I was lucky that it didn't go any further but it very well could have since we stayed with them whenever we were visiting. Sometimes parents trust the wrong people around their kids and the consequences are horrible :(

[@janazimmerman5917]

I was assaulted in someone’s home and fell asleep afterward bc I was drunk and high I just couldn’t move but I did blame myself for falling asleep again. It happens and I’m glad you are sharing this part of your story. Hopefully it Will help you and others. You are not alone and not to blame at all. The blame is solely on the perpetrator. ❤

[@DreamaCorbyn1]

You are strong I am a survivor of Dv and Sa from my ex when I was 16 and he was 24 at the time.

[@brookelynkay6882]

I was in a two year relationship where he didn’t care that I wanted to wait until marriage. I was sixteen when the first one happened and there were many after. I was always blamed for it and said that i wanted it. He was very manipulative and had abusive tendencies. He would act one way with me. But be completely different with other people. He would be kind so that nobody would think anything. I sadly didn’t report anything. I was afraid of what might happen to me and be told it was a lie. I won’t ever get justice for what he did to me but I know that he will have to live with what he did for the rest of his life. Thank you cam for telling your story. I have watched you for a long time since you were pregnant with Collette. I’m glad that you feel safe and comfortable to share your story. I also want anyone that has experienced this that you aren’t alone.

[@jessicaandfidgetsandmore]

I have been through this before and i felt scared and nervous to tell my mom but you are strong❤❤

[@aubreymc6066]

you're so strong cam❤

[@Laurenmettke]

Cameron, you have been failed by your parents so many times. I am so sorry, I hope you have been able to heal or will be able to heal from this.

[@AlyssaNicholson101]

I’m so sorry!!! 🙏🏻❤️

[@mongoofe6294]

"their affair was more important than my assault" Those words broke me. Im so sorry cam

[@Ihatepickles4578]

Cam I’ve been watching you for such a long long time since the very beginning. The fact that you are talking about these things and what happened with Landon shows how strong you are. Thank you for this I was in a relationship in 9th grade and had gone through so much SA I had never wanted anything but because we were in a “relationship” it was my fault. My parents blamed me for a long time and even when i had started having nightmares and flashbacks they still blamed me. It was after months of begging and begging to take it to the police we finally did…and the outcome was they wanted to prosecute against me. I was 15 at the time and I was going to punished for things that was happening to me. This world is so corrupt it took me so long to come out of the disgusting shell I was put it months of therapy and hospital admissions. It took my life away. It is no joke please listen to what cam says at the end. Tell an adult until they listen and please please please go get help it is no joke< 3

[@clairesnelson9961]

Oh Cameron im so so sorry. Your parents should have had your saftey and well being as their main focus. Its truly horrible that you didnt have a trusted adult to protect you. You are capable, strong , unnderstanding and caring. I know you will be the support not only that your daughters need but what you needed as a kid.

[@GummiesAJ]

bro not all parents deserve kids 😭 that’s unforgivable. im glad ur able to share this now

[@kellileann7409]

The most upsetting part of this entire situation is the way that your parents decided to handle it. Regardless of the affair, you confided in them. They should have stuck up for you and done their part as a parent. Under no circumstances would I ever tell my children that they are in the wrong for coming to me or that what happened to them isn’t what they say or that they’re “lying” this is heart breaking that you went through this. I love you. ❤

[@fr3y4aa]

feels crazy to be this early, haven’t even watched it yet, hope ur ok :( ❤

[@haileyaVlogs]

I am so proud of you of you share your story I am to scare to share my story about me being touched at 16 I am now 19 but proud of you

[@Hello-ze1sd]

Sending you so so much love and hugs I am so so sorry for everything that you’ve been through and are going through 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@Mamasaurusx27022]

Ive been followed on a public bus & gotten off with then pushed into dark bushes & only told a friend. Im sorry you went threw this!! I hate that we have to go threw & not be heard or believed.

[@wrenl2944]

I hope this helps your healing. I know how difficult this is.❤

[@presleyanne3876]

Is the name you said his actual name? And is he in the thumbnail picture? Extra claps for putting him on blast. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@keyanacleveland2069]

Thank you for sharing I want to heal from mine too. Thank you for saying this and sharing your story

[@jenjacobs4197]

thank you for sharing this, I needed to know that I'm alone in this and this helped a lot.

[@cool_abhe]

I’ve always blamed myself for my sa story, good people around you can say it’s not your fault but you have to come to peace with yourself as well as the situation even though its not fair. I’m glad you’re sharing your story cam and I’m proud of who you’ve become ❤

[@connorframe8262]

I know you guys were young… but I can’t help but be very disappointed by Landon’s reaction to this. Overall your parents FAILED you! I am so glad you’re safe now and are a good mother to your two girls ❤️