Pure Evil Dad: Maya Meftahi | True Crime Podcast 183

After suffering over a decade of horrific abuse from age 4, Maya escapes from her father. When a relative finds a video of the abuse, the terrifying extent of the crimes is exposed.
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[@suzannemuliolis6066]

I am so glad that that family member turned him in. Family usually tries to cover everything up. What a strong woman she is!!

[@gogobackmarques6950]

So good shes a survival

[@jamiehemmy7673]

Bless her such a evil bastard god bless her

[@Btrutaltruth]

@@jamiehemmy7673 You cannot imagine how many girls ho through something similar.Their childhood taken away and they are silenced by society.... Also it's probably something spiritual..Some evil comes mostly through men. Imagine this man is her father...........

[@truthseeker2250]

She is so amazing. What a strong, brave, smart woman who has survived wonderfully but needs action to change the injustice by such a monster. She is the perfect person by circumstance to take on this challenge but shouldn't have to. God bless and protect her and her family and all victims. This is such a horrific case and a prime example of all that is wrong in the system. This is haunting.

[@truthseeker2250]

She is so amazing. What a strong, brave, smart woman who has survived wonderfully but needs action to change the injustice by such a monster. She is the perfect person by circumstance to take on this challenge but shouldn't have to. God bless and protect her and her family and all victims. This is such a horrific case and a prime example of all that is wrong in the system. This is haunting.

[@pollyannadavis7965]

She is a very strong woman to share her abuse by the hands of those who are supposed to love and take care of her. God Bless you sweetheart , Thank you both for getting this out to the public. You're a Hero sweetheart!!!!

[@2degucitas]

Sharing it is healing. It purges the memories and demons. It's empowering.

[@romanschapter6513]

God's grace and peace be with you

[@1BigCREE1Redtail]

Totally agree. She's amazing!!

[@ellendoherty7816]

@@romanschapter6513 Ug7g6

[@sandrasymonds8210]

I totally agree...God Bless You Both!!!

[@michaelknapp3702]

I’m a retired (2012) Forensic Clinical Psychologist. I treated sexual offenders in the community for more than 24 years. I’m absolutely amazed by your courage. You are the most amazing woman and survivor of familial sexual abuse I have ever seen.... You are articulate and an example of why it is so important to face one’s fears and past trauma if one wants to heal from the abuse. Thank you so much for sharing your past life experiences with us. The best to you in the future.

[@ehayes7849]

Thank you for investing your work time to treat sexual offenders - must have endured many cringeworthy horror moments. May I ask - how does one treat sexual offenders? Are success rates based on number of years or for remainder of their life?

[@nahlataher1]

Can I contact you per E-Mail?

[@aliray1868]

​@@ehayes7849 castration

[@sandycromhout9850]

​@@ehayes7849 success rates? Do you think this can actually be cured? There is clearly no success with the current "treatments"

[@sandycromhout9850]

Respect to Michael Knapp for persistent efforts, but personally I do not agree with current treatments. Chemical castration and in some cases physical castration will do far more for success rates.

[@categurl3967]

Her mother should have been held accountable as well, she was aware from what I understand

[@vickylawrence3958]

Mothers like that are rarely held accountable. I don't know why.

[@loriscook5231]

Because he was so casual and confident and had over 20 yrs of evidence/souvenirs easily accessible for his viewing, I can’t believe she didn’t see any of this filth/drugs etc. She actually called the abuse an affair!!! An affair is a consensual relationship between adults. She was jealous that he sexually preferred to abuse a girl from a toddler to her 20s .She turned a blind eye, she should have been charged too.

[@lisalanthai300]

What kind a mother she had and I’m very surprised that she still talking to her mom. Hopefully the dad never gets out and dead 💀 in his shell.

[@elavke5441]

@@loriscook5231 yes. She approved of it.

[@bonnienelson7373]

Yes she should have done prison time!! She told that monster he could do whatever he wanted with the kids as long as he didn't leave her!?! That is CRIMINAL!!!

[@travelgypsy4005]

Maya is incredibly strong. To have been abused, brainwashed and stalked from such a young age by your own father is enough to break anybody. Yet somehow she found a way to remain intact. What strikes me most about her is her refusal to be a victim. Bless her

[@Em22-wtf]

Absolutely! I am so encouraged by the fact that she refuses to be a victim. THere are people who literally love flashing their 'victim' card for anything that happens in their life.....And I use the word victim very lightly in that case because in the past few years it seems like SO MANY people claim victimhood just for being a female! It takes away from from the true victims, people who have TRULY been though some AWFUL stuff!! It makes me SO mad, because really, who WANTS to be a victim?? People like Maya who truly are victims of horrific things show that just because you were once a victim to someone so horrible it doesn't mean you have STAY a victim! Take the power back, because to me...the BEST way to get back at someone like her 'father' is using what happened to make yourself a stronger person that REFUSES to be RUINED by what they did and instead uses it to be a FAR better person than they were. NOT needed him, not being affected by him anymore, and allowing him to be NOTHING in your life, an insignificant PAST blip on the screen. Moving on and up in life I believe is the best revenge. I'd bet her 'father' HATES that she has become such a strong person, such a beacon of Light and positivity and strength to others who have been through similar things....and that makes me happy ;)

[@dap786]

This woman is a lion. Very courageous, brave and powerful woman. In awe of her bravery.

[@chutzpah5603]

AMEN to that!!! AWESOME 👌 lady indeed!!!

[@Victory6312]

Global Organisations with similar agendas to yours to connect as a force. Pedophilia and misogyny I believe have close connection. These behaviours and believes are pervasive through many layers of society globally and subtle insidiousness in politics, media social media work fashion, education advertising, law and order. Hollywood, film. This mind set is protected. I don’t believe people recognise what victims truely experience because the details are not shared. Your guest is the child of a highly intelligent predator so I believe she’s inherited his intelligence to do good.

[@Victory6312]

I agree with chemical castrations

[@karena.williams4945]

Agreed. She is amazing.

[@Btrutaltruth]

@@Victory6312 We also need to raise boy some other way.... Because sex affdnders mostly men..

[@ritamulloy3522]

Child molesting, especially from a parent, is a kind of murder of the child. 10 years???

[@lorimiller4301]

Yes absolute Soul Murder. I've been enraged since I was Two. I told my Granny that I hated him when I was Two and she said you can't, he's your Father. I've never forgotten that and I think about it alot. She had to know right ? How come they couldn't see it ? My Mom didn't care but I thought my Granny loved me. To wonder, when she was the only love I had hurts now as an adult.

[@Btrutaltruth]

Men sentence men.. Even normal men sometimes think that phefophilia is not a big deal....

[@Btrutaltruth]

@david faulds Good to hear that. Real people will never accept this horrific crime as a norm.

[@elavke5441]

Messed up as hell

[@elavke5441]

@@Btrutaltruth then their NOT normal

[@MissBliss73]

Oh boy! This hits so close to home for me! She is a very brave woman! My mother hated me after I told her what my father was doing to me when I was 7/8. She and I would argue with me and call me a lot of names attacking my innocence. She even said I was upset they he stopped!!! It was a sick twisted childhood for me and the hate my mother had for me became my younger siblings hate for me when she died. Estrangement has been pure bliss, but life if hard without any family or close friends. I'm thankful for my children for sure! This is so inspiring. I want to write a book about my life now.

[@YouSoCute2000]

Wtf was wrong with her??? My god!!! I am sorry this happened 😡😡😡😡.

[@kt8203]

You should definitely write that book ❤️

[@paulaclayton309]

Sounds like my mother

[@MissBliss73]

@@paulaclayton309 sorry you have had a parent like this too ☹️

[@evamcpherson8973]

April, I think you need to write the book without delay. You have the capability to help others who've been through a similar experience.

[@ryanburns50]

Iv just named my abuser after 30years im so sorry what happened to you ur such a brave womone

[@MayameenMeftahiBEM]

Well done Ryan for breaking that silence.

[@ryanburns50]

@@MayameenMeftahiBEM thank you

[@snooterpoops]

You are unbelievably strong. Sending healing vibes.

[@ramonagreen7197]

You too are brave Ryan 💪🙏 I was sexually abused as a child but never off family members thank God. Mine were older men I met. I'm 41 on Thurs and only starting to get my life on track. Stay safe and strong Ryan, and Maya xx

[@pieterblom9229]

@@ramonagreen7197 same story here....also 41 ..lol

[@monicaswavel6074]

Another thing I remembered is before I became a Pastor I was shocked to learn from a child abuse counselor that she knew of judges who had sexually and physically abused their children and yet were still judges!! I was astounded! She said she had to keep it private! Bull! It needs to be shouted from the rooftops! But they were unable or unwilling to protect the victims so they just hid it. Disgusting!

[@dontbelongherefromanotherp9807]

Wow, powerful positions

[@angelbelieves7496]

And those who hide it are just as guilty

[@lorimiller4301]

My Dad threatened me that he had fishing buddies that were Judges. The message was there's no hope, no one would care or believe me and he could get away with it. Not one relative helped or even called ever.

[@annwalsh8079]

@@lorimiller4301 Lori, I'm so sorry for your terrible treatment by your abusive 'father'! I pray that you are doing well now and free from that evil man!

[@elavke5441]

The only law for them is if the person plans to commit a crime and tells them about their plans they can report it to police. Privacy laws.

[@ftmillington6683]

This level of abuse & behaviour should have warranted a whole life tariff

[@NarcissistsPatient9752]

Mmhmm - because without doubt it will happen again when they come out - and not always necessarily to somebody new.

[@amyshew1151]

To think he’s among us and we don’t know how to identify him and too many others like him and aspire to be him .

[@kygal]

I'm inclined to say that cases that are this horrible (not that they all aren't) should be eligible for the death penalty.

[@SB-nd5er]

What a woman. As a full grown man, not ashamed to say this brought a tear to my eye. More than once. X

[@williambtm1]

Shaun, I have never imagined I could have thought I could listen to a story of this harrowing magnitude. I understand your tears towards the end of this video, it is a mind battering experience. My empathy is to Maya, also your mental fortitude to continue with this interview. I am still stunned by it all.

[@amydraughon925]

Same here. It was almost too much when they both started tearing up. God it's so awful

[@bernitacenteno1326]

MAYA IS A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN INSIDE AND OUT ! ! ! YOU ARE A HEROINE OR HERO TO BE 👍 SURE ! ! ! YOU DESERVE ALL GODS LOVE AND HIS BLESSED MOTHER'S TOO. YOU THOUGHT YOU CONTRIBUTED TO YOUR OWN ABUSE BECAUSE YOU WERE THE ONE WHO LOVED, NOT HE. LOVE IS STILL THE ONLY WAY, GODS WAY TO GO.

[@TheHunabku]

I could not watch this in one viewing, it took me 5 days to finish. Too shocking, I want to help this lady, I'll buy her book.

[@jrs4318]

Her energy considering her past is unbelievable and I wish her a peaceful life

[@jotheakston2405]

Maya is so captivating and so courageous. Shaun crying made me so emotional, Maya you are incredible.

[@TheDuchessRN]

Shaun crying, sniffing and heavy breathing was ridiculous. Very distracting. His eye crossing and looking up like that, is very unprofessional.

[@denisecintas4954]

It took 35 yrs for me to mentally accept and understand my abuser. I was in 4th grade and our neighbor kept inviting me into his home and giving me all the ice cream I wanted. It was our secret and I could eat all the ice cream I wanted. He was grooming me. I'm 72 now and by listening to these accounts from others I am slowly accepting what occurred to me. I have been through so much in my life as far as relationships go.

[@sissy4506]

NEVER start accepting what happened to you!!! You just learn to deal with it honey.

[@whitebird803]

@@sissy4506respectfully, don’t tell someone else how to deal with their own trauma. Just be supportive and loving. I know you probably mean well but she’s 72 and able to work it through at her own pace. 🙏🏼

[@micksmixxx]

@denisecintas4954. {{{{{Hugs}}}}} to you, ma'am. Sadly, abusers have a way of finding how to gain the trust of those that they go on to abuse. Did you ever report this paedophile [pedophile, if you happen to be one of my American cousins], and were you offered support? This is NOT something that you should be left to deal with by yourself. ♥

[@carlaboos75]

As a survivor of abuse by my own father and his before him i absolutely feel so much admiration for this lady. Its very difficult to express ithese atrocities when you believe your powerless, i have been literally thrown out of my own family through disbelief, which is a gift after having my daughter. Maya, you give women a voice, and do it candidly, saying exactly how it is, witb dignity. Trying to be normal when there is no normality is admirable, God bless you.

[@MayameenMeftahiBEM]

Thank you Carlaboos, I hear you ! It feels very dragrading at times xx

[@victoriahaigh741]

@@MayameenMeftahiBEM my daughter was given to her abuser father. He was named and exposed in The Times last Wednesday but my daughter is still with him.

[@sandrakisch3600]

@@victoriahaigh741 our laws are not for the victims it is a sick world. So much pain in our world.

[@mrsquackers8368]

I'm so sorry this happened to you, I'm so sorry for every person who has been abused. The more we speak, the more the perpetrators have to fear.

[@suzannerobbins6293]

My story exactly!

[@Svvithred]

When Maya got to talking about seeing the videos, every single cell in my body ran sub-zero cold. What a woman! Totally inspirational and with the heart of a lion.

[@carolinechew9155]

You said it best. I struggled for the right words, and used too many. ❤

[@SydMountaineer]

Yes! Right before Shaun put his coat on, I felt that freezing cold feeling you get when you’ve skipped a meal on a cold winter day. When he put his coat on, I rubbed my hands together, they were ICY cold.

[@irenedemarco1354]

​@@SydMountaineer Same, except i also got the shakes...because Shaun was so upset and because Maya managed to justify that she was "seperate" from the evil that are her parents...

[@thehomefront1905]

The most gripping saddest interview I've ever watched. What a remarkable strong woman.

[@NF40375]

This is horrific I’ve heard worse Research Mary Knight and Nina Aouilk I’ll NEVER forget these 3 ladies as long as I live

[@KF-cx8bm]

Its not a competition!

[@saraheatonwriter]

A penny just dropped for me when I heard her say her mother was jealous because she took her love away. I realise now how it was so easy for my mother to treat me the way she did. My dad was amazing by the way. What a strong inspirational woman. Thankyou for sharing your story.

[@mandymulders1]

It's weird how, when a story is close some things bring memories.... Sho this is so hectic..... She's amazing!

[@PKlimek9]

Let’s pray immense healing over Maya and her family 🙏🏼

[@amybahner6384]

Yes

[@trashgremlin4002]

Absolutely!

[@susangingerich1287]

Amen

[@CowboyBike06]

And God’s protection!! May He deploy His angels of protection to stand guard over her, her husband, their children and their home, neighborhood, and anywhere they go. May the angels stand watch and keep them (and others in the same situations of unsafe living conditions) safe and well. In God’s name we pray, AMEN!

[@MayameenMeftahiBEM]

@@CowboyBike06 Amen!

[@jobloggs1049]

I’m watching in awe of this truly inspirational woman and the work she is doing to protect and support other victims. God bless

[@heyseed2292]

Man this interview is ICE 🧊 COLD 🥶. Maya you are such an inspiration and a straight up BAD ASS!

[@alanbunyan5007]

Maya is so amazingly calm, clear and articulate talking about such unimaginably horrifying events. What a lady!!

[@MK-Hogan]

Her story sounds just like the Alyssa Turney case here in the US. Her father sexually abused her from a young age, was super protective of her, sat outside her job watching her, chased people away from her, recorded everything in the house, had surveillance stuff set up everywhere. It’s SO similar except he ended up killing Alyssa and escaping accountability for years & years. I’m so glad this woman got out with her life.

[@donavonseibert507]

I was so happy when that scumbag got charged.

[@notthesame8991]

Absolutely! I'm amazed this woman is alive.

[@misiasert1348]

Yes!!!!! Lucky she got out alive! Turney bloke is / was a psycho.

[@victoriahaigh741]

Maybe this nutjob copied that case..

[@carolcowels4555]

Awesome! What a personal story!

[@JnWmMatt]

Maya has a beautiful soul. Her strength is astounding. I'm riveted by her story while sickened too. Your studio and your demeanor provide an incredibly soothing environment for her. She appears comfortable during the interview.

[@lilialiraochoa6277]

Shaun I heard all of the 3 hours of Maya’s terrible life story…………she is one brave lady!!! I also would like to congratulate you on the way that you conduct the interview without INTERRUPTING the flow of her life story only gently asking questions to keep her on track.God bless you both!!

[@jacksg1809]

It's very cathartic to speak out for her to keep putting it out there

[@georgia8592]

Protect this lady at all costs ❤

[@andrewlatimer3550]

The bravery and the confidence to talk about this is outstanding. Absolutely lost for words and massively admire the approach and the mental strength on how you tackled this

[@homestraight]

You couldn't write a movie this horrific. This is one of the most shocking stories Ive ever heard. Bless you Maya, you are an amazing human being.

[@carrieeloff2220]

Truth is grosser than fiction

[@dannymiller7187]

This is fucking horrible for sure. But look up Josef Fritzl that story is even worse.

[@carrieeloff2220]

@@dannymiller7187 yes, that one was extremely heartbreaking. I feel like I could tear these people apart with my bare hands, but no. They have experience. I'd surely be outclassed. Feel blessed if you have healthy parents!

[@valeriebade5084]

I would sign of all of her petitions. She has so much courage & amazing ❤️.

[@cashtaylor9804]

I can understand why her husband wouldn't leave her no matter what her father did to try keep them apart. I fell in love with her myself & I'm just 25mins in... Mayameen Meftahi is absolutely perfect, just priceless💯‼️

[@sandpaper631]

I’m halfway through this video and I just had to go hug my son and tell him I love him. This is taking me on an emotional roller coaster ride

[@strengthandpower101]

God bless this woman and her husband and kids 🙏

[@jckedwardz]

This is some of your best work Shaun, I’ve never been moved by a story quite like this ever. I can’t believe I’m only discovering this video a whole year later. I’m in awe at how strong Maya is and in all honesty, I’m surprised she is able to talk so openly and freely about her story 🙏

[@shaunattwoodOFFICIAL]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@blakkadenu5619]

She’s a beast!!!! She needs to be awarded the top humanitarian award available and recognized as one of the leading ladies of bravery and heroism as well as being a true and honest example of the real experience of the horrid road to healing and survival throughout that process! We do not kill ourselves while we’re in the abuse typically! We are in survival mode during the abuse! It’s the time afterwards, when we’re flooded with the sickening emotional flooding and life long PTS! She’s gone the extra in her experience and there are countless numbers of victims and survivors who need and who will manage to survive and arrive at a place in their lives where they can genuinely experience the emotional freedom to love deeply, be loved truly, trust another, laugh freely and know what it is to be happy and free of the torture and stigmas one lives with just from hearing her story and envisioning themselves in her place of healing one day🙏🏾

[@kristinek9479]

someone had to care and cry for the little girl and young woman and im glad you did shaun for all of us out here who are appalled at this abuse

[@angelbelieves7496]

True. Once a therapist told me something along the same line. He told me that it’s ok to cry for that little girl inside

[@amydraughon925]

The bravest woman I've ever seen. God. Bless her and u Shawn. I feel so sick right now. Wow

[@kimhughes5030]

She’s a warrior! I hope her courage helps someone else who may be struggling with abuse.

[@mbwalsh2106]

Feeling horrified for her. So grateful for my own family. My great dad. So sorry for the loss of her life. Drying the tears. It's so sad. Bless her.

[@davidphillips4545]

I was gonna do some work but for 3 hours I’ve been glued to this! I want to say how strong this woman is and big respect to her! I will be donating and following her journey..is right Shaun 💯

[@MayameenMeftahiBEM]

Thanks so much David, much respect to you x

[@victoriahaigh741]

@@MayameenMeftahiBEM I hope my daughter watches this interview. She did disclose at 5 but the police never prosecuted him. The family court gave her to him and I never saw her again

[@gina.1]

@@MayameenMeftahiBEM Thank you for sharing your life with us. I so agree with safe houses or shelters for children! That part of the conversation really hit home. Honestly, it IS an epidemic and probably always has been. After many years in India on and off, I can you that j don't know a SINGLE woman here who hasn't been sexually abused as children and almost of them their abuser was a relative. In the US where I am from, I know several. Most of them are female. This just has to stop. Thanks for being a voice for those who can't speak up for themselves. God bless you.

[@angelbelieves7496]

@@victoriahaigh741 oh my goodness, how sad. I cannot begin to understand how that made you feel

[@redlabel3977]

It's the last taboo , my wife endured and lived the lie to maintain happy families , now dead she still struggles with it, 45 years later .

[@elavke5441]

Is she in counciling? She needs to know it's NOT her fault.

[@elavke5441]

@Nature Witch of course.

[@meredithheath5272]

I very much appreciate Shaun's Channel: He takes a lot of time for the Interviews, and asks questions out of real concern, not sensationalism. Thank you for telling your horrific story, Maya.

[@zandramorgan440]

I agree, all children need to be warned from in primary school all forms of abuse from their parents, family members, friends, neighbor's, stranger's, officials, professionals, other children, male and females, this needs serious awareness in all school's and Education center's now. Right now. 🙏🏾🦋🙏🏾🦋🙏🏾🦋🙏🏾🦋🙏🏾🦋🙏🏾🦋🙏🏾🦋🙏🏾🦋

[@amyshew1151]

As if any public school teacher could even get near this topic in the US these days . You’re absolutely right . I’m 55 and remember a 5 th grade acquaintance who told me something about her father and her pubic hair . She was reaching out for help . No one had ever spoken to me about molesters or sex or anything . I felt really weird and uncomfortable and realized she was saying something I wasn’t understanding . If I’d been taught about abuse ? I would’ve told my mom or my teacher . To this day I remember her name and wish I’d known she needed help .

[@cuppachar201]

I'm half way through and I can't believe this woman hasn't broken down and cried whilst telling this story. Her strength is unfathomable.

[@mrsquackers8368]

Sometimes you run out of tears to cry. You tell your story and live it so many times, it becomes like reciting a pizza recipe. Maya is indeed amazing.

[@deborahbergman3566]

Someone said she's brave like lion and believe me, I don't even know how I'd manage had I had this kind of issue as a kid. I've had some interactions w/ strangers/ even doctors but...this abuse from family/relative ...I'd be a serial murder like Aileen Wuornos

[@SydMountaineer]

She’d talked about it a lot before this. Plus, a lot of the damage was blocked out by her mind when she was small.

[@conniewhite5955]

I believe that the laws aren’t being changed because it is so prevalent in the legal system and government and they don’t want to do anything about it.

[@ruthking8243]

Exactly! They are present in many other organizations as well. They are everywhere. So many involved in higher offices also. After listening to this info,I think many people are thinking about the real reason the penalty is a slap on the wrist for pedo crimes. The death penalty would suit this crime perfectly,in my opinion.

[@mrsquackers8368]

I agree. So many of the higher echelons are paedophiles. What hope do we have?

[@angelbelieves7496]

You hit the nail on the head. Pizzagate is real!

[@beverlyjackson4740]

That's because they are child molesters theirselves

[@joannthornton8584]

I totally agree with all of you !! I was wondering if anyone would mention that these people that are large and in charge do the same things and are pedophiles as well !!! I pray that the right people will help with this terrible situation and Justis can be done!!!

[@zakcaley2609]

She's beautiful inwards and outwards. Her resilience is beautiful

[@taylorc8871]

This brave woman deserves so much praise. I don’t know where to start. She spoke for hours and I never saw her stop to take a drink of water. I pray for your protection and your family. I pray your mission catches fire. We must protect the children!!! God bless you.

[@deborahbergman3566]

Maya should run for council :))

[@victoriahaigh741]

Why didn't he get life? It's only incest, his property, his chattel. That's the problem with this system. If he hadn't videoed everything he would have got off scott free.

[@angelbelieves7496]

@Anthony Johnson why call her slow? How rude of you

[@crystalfoti8844]

Have a think Victoria dont be discusting

[@christinebuckingham8369]

@@crystalfoti8844 How is she disgusting - she said the abuser deserved life imprisonment!!

[@elavke5441]

No. The diary kept related to drugging her and raping is what got him sentenced.

[@elavke5441]

Yep. They were worried about a timeline on the videos. Thank god his detailed records in paper backed up the videos, like the vids weren't good enough. WTF!

[@wildauzziewoman]

This is just un🤬believable. Brave brave women & I’m in complete shock, her so called Mum?....Just as sickening🤮What happened to her? Both need to be dealt with & I’m not talkin jail. Bless you Maya, I wish u all the best in your recovery & a happy life 🇦🇺💜🙏

[@MayameenMeftahiBEM]

Thank you so much Tanya, both my mother and father are continuing their lives x I haven't spoken with her since 2013 and she never divorced him as far as I am aware and stayed in the home until he was released from prison x

[@elb8005]

Absolutely incredible woman!! Wow. She’s so brave. I couldn’t even imagine being out in that situation

[@Fionasichanie]

Maya is a real warrior! Such a resilient person … unbelievable! What a powerful speaker and I applaud her tenacity for impacting the lives of fragile children today ❤

[@rheahayes3149]

I’M VERY GRATEFUL MAYA MEFTAHI SURVIVED🙏🙏 I LOOK VERY FORWARD TO WATCHING THIS EPISODE. I FEEL MAYA’S COURAGE IN SPEAKING ABOUT HER STORY, WILL ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO TELL THEIR STORIES. HUGS, LOVE & SUPPORT TO MAYA & ALL SURVIVORS.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@becbradshaw6354]

Much love to Maya. May she blessed with much love and happiness ❤️

[@gypsytreasures3856]

Why are you yelling

[@becbradshaw6354]

@@gypsytreasures3856 What dirty smak are you on to think all caps means their yelling ? 😁

[@marylight678]

@@gypsytreasures3856 🤣

[@y.t.a180]

Not everyone has her courage. Any decent lawyer should have advised on the *possibility.. That despite M getting life sentence, he might not! When you know this, you're less likely to go through the hell of it all. The woman who gave birth to M is cruel. Very cruel.

[@thomasbooth7309]

Makes you really question the world, that thousands would sign a petition about school dinners to stop children being hungry yet only 221 would sign to give a child a safe place to run away from abuse! What has society come to we must stand up and unite!

[@crystalfoti8844]

What a story. Her meeting that man in Egypt was her ticket to moving towards breaking free. It's. Wow

[@007nadineL]

But she went back 😣😫💀💀💀💀💩💩💩💩💩💀👺👺👺

[@KittyASmith]

This was so important for me to watch as hard as it was. She is describing my father. Alrhough there are some differences, there is a pattern. I was born in 1957 so technology was not as advanced for recording, thankfully. My father did bug our house, intercept letters and stalk me. My abuse started as an infant and I was highly sexualized at a very young age. I, too, needed to learn that I did not cause this in some way. It is ludicrous to think I was responsible as a small child, but this is quite common for abuse victims.

[@hellow9494]

Sorry to hear that dear. This is somebody who was supposed to protect you against all evil . You had no involvement whatsoever

[@steph4922]

Do you mind telling me what lightly sexualise means? My girl is 5, I need to start watching her carefully.

[@micksmixxx]

@KittyASmith. {{{{{Hugs}}}}} to you, ma'am. It appears that we're from the same generation (I was born in 1958). I do agree with you that technology was nowhere near as good as it is these days, and even though I'm male I still recall ... vividly ... an aunt groping my groin, and she suggesting to my mom that she (my mom) should be educating me on the 'facts of life'. In my case, it went no further than that, but I can still recall that day as though it were yesterday. My thoughts and prayers are with you, @KittyASmith, and I pray that you have been able to 'move forward' with you life and have learned that it was absolutely NOTHING to do with you, but your father's perversions. ♥

[@soundtrackcrusader]

the father has no morals just pure evil. this lady has a heart of gold i wish her all the best and her family.

[@cindykoen2702]

Maya... (I could never understand how people separate their mind from their body), until your story. I am sobbing because Shaun (which I think is the kindest (most attractive not only by looks but by his soul) is crying. I love your channel. I hate the horrendous content you report on but it has to be done! X

[@judithjaafar517]

Abused children learn to dissociate very early on - self preservation. It is entirely possible to separate mind from body. Reintegration in later life is much more difficult, but necessary for full functionality. Clinical hypnosis is the quickest way, rather than years of psychotherapy.

[@carmensandiego4270]

Seeing him cry plus hearing what she went through made me cry too :/ The light and strength inside this woman is WAY larger than the evil inside that monster.

[@cindykoen2702]

Carmen Sandiego That is so well put. Light always defeats darkness!

[@alyciamarie4163]

Our minds are so powerful we prob know just a tiny % of what they are tiruly capable of. That’s why I hate that multiple personality or dissociative identity disorder are looked at as fake or attention seeking bc in reality these are people who went through such extreme abuse at a such a young age the mind had to try and protect them. It’s horrendous what humans do to each other. Child abuse materials is a multi billion dollar industry. It’s everywhere and anywhere! It’s the people you would never suspect. It breaks my heart it truly does to know what these people go through. 💜

[@bernitacenteno1326]

Your father was the evil person that you saw in court. At last you found out he was not your loving father, but your perpetrator. How very sad for you. My heart goes out to you and your loved ones. My prayers are for you and others who are human trafficked among other things we pray for.

[@harrymccallum1226]

I still can get it out its like my voice is silenced so I can't heal ,this has been over 40 years ,your so brave

[@mr.hitchens]

I know your post is old, but hope your doing okay. Also, if you can't say it, write it, if you can't write it draw it, sign language it, semaphore anything! Because how's the silence working for you? Nope, it doesn't change anything. If you want healing, if you need help, there's tonnes! Get support. Get a sponsor buddy, get the life destroyer locked up! All the best an I hope you got some hugs and help.

[@rosaliecarter-kretz8228]

Feel like I held my breath minuets in, then a huge exhale at the end. Maya is just a warrior💛🌻

[@JimiBegbaaji]

Her husband and his family deserve an honorary mention. She did indeed meet and marry the love of her life.

[@PK-mm8zc]

Sweet HUSBAND and MOTHER IN LAW.

[@romanschapter6513]

Praise the LORD for her deliverance

[@muzzabouzza6144]

@@romanschapter6513 jesus won t save her ,he couldn't even save himself my god my god why hast thou forsaken me :psalm 22:1

[@justmyster1976]

@@muzzabouzza6144 There's always some idiot that takes it back to his pretend friend in the sky.

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

I have been a victim of horrific abuse from my birth parents, foster parents, and am currently stuck in a domestic violence situation. I love seeing justice done which is a huge reason why I love true crime so much.

[@dvavs3180]

How are things going for you in regards to the domestic violence?

[@annaconway313]

Why aren't you leaving this situation

[@007nadineL]

Look up Dr. Pat Allen and coach Paula Grooms to help you deal better with yr partner

[@007nadineL]

@@annaconway313 why u ask such moronic question jfc

[@annaconway313]

@@007nadineL what's moronic about it?

[@jaybee6800]

Wow, just wow! Maya's bravery and tenacity are to be applauded. She is an inspiration and should be proud of the strong woman she has become. She is one of those rare survivors of CSA who has shown that there is a way to take back your life. Well done!

[@SydMountaineer]

Finding this out confirmed to her that neither one of her parents truly loved her - THAT has to be the hardest thing to take.

[@alisoncole3211]

I always am so saddened by how we, as humans, get used to abuse. She’s so brave! Thank you Shaun ❣️

[@becbradshaw6354]

Well this was certainly your best work yet Shaun. Very well executed and delivered. I can't thank Maya enough for sharing her story as I know it made a big impact on us all. We all now need to start protesting and pushing our governments and legislators to change how paedophiles are prosecuted.

[@MayameenMeftahiBEM]

Yes!! Bec we need to do so much more x

[@blakkadenu5619]

Agreed! We just had a shocking case revealed in the small city I live in here in Ontario. Repeat offender, not very old, began as a teenaged boy had served his yr or so back 15yrs ago and still managed to get after his cousins young daughter and cause major damage of course! Thankfully his cousin who is a well respected n loved, fun loving guy here, put it into his Facebook in a moment of grief/rage. My community reacted loudly and took to the streets! A local motorcycle club made flyers and hit thr abuser’s neighbourhood on live street n w a megaphone in order to make sure that everyone was informed! The judicial members here have heard from us and I believe that he will serve actual time for this! Legislation must be changed! A yr Ago a judge in my town handed out a 10yr X 3 consecutive for a molestation case that did not involve near as much of the regular assisting abuses and torments I’ve seen in most cases here! Baby steps but we’ll get there🙏🏾

[@meredithheath5272]

@@blakkadenu5619 💯💯💯💪💪

[@MrDavevo76]

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[@findmeintime]

This was compelling, I did not imagine watching this for 3 hours but couldn't turn it off.

[@jen3224]

Holy Christ this woman is powerful. Totally engrossed in every word that came out of her mouth.

[@margaretschultz8159]

When a young man broke on and attacked me many years ago and served 25 pleading guilty- then got out and 24 hrs later attacked a girl - they asked me to testify s as no I did( said it away too damning and jury did not get to hear it) - he was found guilty and the counselor working with me asked if I was strong enough to help others as many are unable to function- you would be great at this having such a foundation now - blessings on everything thing you endeavor to make this world a safe and loving place !

[@zoesimmonite3572]

Poor poor lady. How is she so strong? I hope you have the most blessed happy life xxx

[@Tinkerbell-zs3cr]

Maya. What a brave wonderful strong Lady. Bless you ❤️thank you Shaun for introducing us to Maya. Your the best 💙

[@sadiebabe84]

I rate you maya we need more of you I myself had the same childhood as you I even got took to prison to see my rape & abuser it was torture for me. Shaun thanks for letting this angel teach our f**ked up world. I pray for you and all your family stay safe maya.

[@micksmixxx]

@sadiebabe84. {{{{{Hugs}}}}} to you, ma'am. I may not know you personally, but I'm truly 'feeling' for you right now. 💔 I pray that you have received appropriate support, ma'am, to help you to psychologically 'deal with' what's happened to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you for a peaceful, fulfilling life. ♥🙏

[@derekstynes9631]

I do not know what but this Lady has accessed the most powerful energy to live through Hell on earth and to remain Sane on the other side is Remarkable .

[@lorimiller4301]

It's God, there's no other way.

[@juliahunt4203]

THIS should be a mandatory interview for every public service member/ employee!!! Thanks Mays for your bravery. May God continue to use & bless you to help others.

[@MayameenMeftahiBEM]

Thank you so much Julia x

[@karenclinecalhoun6651]

Your bravery is amazing...yes eveyone needs to be a part of this movement...im not a victim of this and i am grateful and blessed. I take that and give my full support to you and every last child on earth

[@Nasauniverse001]

This man and his wife are completely insane. How the hell has she turned out to be such a lovely lady. Thank god she got out, all the best to you and your family.

[@kitwoo2w491]

I know a man that molested a 9 year old little girl and admitted to doing the same thing to his little sister who served less than a year in jail , another guy who got caught stealing from a store that served 2 years in a prison.

[@-M0LE]

Do you have addresses

[@NotAnotherKuromi]

Those sort of double standards are infuriating. Criminal punishment for assault & abuse needs to be much more severe.

[@monicaswavel6074]

All my respect and prayers for you and your family! I ministered for many years at the local jail as a preacher and I was shocked to learn that small time drug users who were addicted spent many many years in prison while a majority of pedophiles were released into the public!! Its a disgrace!

[@OrganicProcessBand]

What makes it even worse is those drug users a fair few of them were abused by the very pedophiles who are out in public!

[@monicaswavel6074]

@@OrganicProcessBand yes you are exactly. We had one girl in a new recovery home and the house mother let the girl's friend visit and went to bed. The next day the girl was gone! Come to find out the "friend " kidnapped her and brought her to her trafficker. It took 2 weeks to find her... so sad

[@christinenightingale336]

My god you are so right kids are slipping through the net big time,for god sake listen to this woman,and all of us crying out for help for our children!🇬🇧🙏😥

[@davestover1584]

I live in Colchester and my family works with abused people I won't lie this made me cry what an amazing woman so strong nothing but love and respect for you your amazing

[@fisharefriends598]

One of the most powerful and emotional stories I have heard. I wish her and the family the best. She is the strongest person I have ever seen and heard from. She is doing so much good in life now, she is so strong

[@MayameenMeftahiBEM]

Thank you and much love to you

[@jackieblue787]

@@MayameenMeftahiBEM I'm happy you found and married an amazing man. 😭 I cried hearing the rest tho.

[@emmacooke9283]

This lady is so so strong and so self aware wow sending her love xx

[@trustnoone9921]

That sense of unreality and questioning your own memory is something i can empathise with so strongly. Mine was nothing like yours but enough to understand the horror, the emptiness and absence of self. You have demonstrated amazing strength and self insight. A truly wonderful person and im so relieved that you have found a good man to love and who loves you.

[@shaunattwoodOFFICIAL]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@user-ym3xf6xp4c]

Alpha lawmakers

[@rachelwhite6820]

I have never watched such a brave lady talk about the absolutely horrific life she had from the day she was born to the day he was arrested in such a dignified and gut wrenching way , I broke my heart listening to every word ! The police appear to have handled it impeccably . Shaun your empathy and respect is why you are in this area addressing the importance of such real issues. Maya you will forever be in my prayers xxxxxx

[@TheSweetnsalty1]

Thank you Maya for telling your story , I know plenty of women including myself who have been sexually abused as children , it’s painful to talk about and as horrible as it is that a father that is supposed to protect you is the perpetrator I think it’s worse when the mother allows it. Bless you !!

[@anneslade3444]

Wow. I couldn't stop watching this. What a wonderful woman she is . So glad you had the courage to tell your story.

[@MS-qj6vu]

Shaun you do a great job interviewing. Very caring and sympathetic. You allowed her to speak and only asked questions as if you knew what the viewers were thinking.

[@mcooper593]

I love that Maya’s husband is so supportive. Bless him 🦋

[@isobelfindlay9703]

I've got absolutely no memory of my abuse until the age of 5 when I was removed by a concerned family member and put up for adoption. My abuse was so bad, my mind just blanked off. I do however have extreme reactions to any child that is being hurt in any way. And I'm in my late sixties. The mind is sometimes one's savior.

[@lorimiller4301]

❤ just sending some love.

[@cazza7034]

Sending you love and a warm hug 🙏

[@elavke5441]

I am sorry that concerned family member didn't keep you. It sounds like they cared

[@bonnienelson7373]

God bless you!! ❤

[@GratifyMeNow13]

❤️

[@francoisetabor7632]

Oustanding interview. Maya is the definition of a true warrior survivor. Prayers for Maya🙏🇨🇦

[@candacedawson1433]

I’m sitting here in my lounge room in Australia and I’m in awe of Maya’s ability to relate this harrowing life story with such eloquence. I’ve been glued to this interview from the start…..I want to hug her and her wonderful husband….Sean your a great interviewer. Maya your incredible and an inspirational to all.

[@mmven1101]

I feel so sorry that both of her parents were so evil. I can't imagine how a child survives that kind of environment. Having had an abusive father myself, I count my mother as my biggest blessing when growing up. No matter how bad my dad treated me, I knew at least that I had my mum's love. I think it saved me in many ways.

[@-M0LE]

Why didn’t you tell the police

[@saraheatonwriter]

Its not always that easy Mole

[@sigourneybrand5695]

I’ve been starting to come to terms with my own sexual abuse, and I finally told my brother he’s the only one I’ve ever told. I’ve been committed to mental hospitals for suicide attempts and they’ve asked me point blank about some things, but I could never acknowledge it, like if you don’t say it out loud maybe it isn’t real. Maya’s story and bravery is so inspiring to me I hope one day I can also find a great man and have a happy family. Because I was able to get away from my dad I’ve tried to just act like it didn’t happen, but maybe that’s not the right thing to do, because I’m having a hard time getting things out of my head and I have this big thing I can’t talk to anyone about, I rely on drugs to numb myself and that’s the only coping mechanism I know. Your amazing Maya thank you for sharing her story love you both!!! 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@wendyerskine6951]

No, don't bottle it up, speak out. Yes, your family may reject your truth but others will stop your brain continually trying to normalise the whole thing as if any wrong was your fault. Xx

[@sissy4506]

I'm 61 and it was my brother.Please never think you can just act like it never happened,it did and you should talk to someone -not family about it.Numbing yourself with drugs is not good either but I understand.Please find someone to talk to,you might need antidepressants or anxiety medication.

[@paulaclayton309]

Please talk to somebody, I know how important it is to let it go. I hope your in a good place now xx

[@yenylevano221]

Be aware that you have the power of your truth 🙏

[@deborahbergman3566]

Sigourney, I hope you can overcome any residual issues... please don't let drugs or misery allow these people who hurt you credence. It's easy for some stranger on a platform like YT to tell you this I know, but I hope you are doing better since your last post on here. Again, don't hurt yourself over scum like this. God creates the good and the bad....I will never understand God/nature created these sick individuals.

[@franwilliams6682]

Oh my God, I’m sitting here watching this I am crying and feeling chilled as well. This lady is so strong. I pray she stays a loving and strong brave lady. My heart goes out to her.

[@aestheticsbyjasmine940]

I've got ADHD and struggle to listen to long pod casts, but I was literally glued to this the whole 2 and half hours. Genuinely what a brave beautiful soul. May Allah bless her ❤️

[@darrenmurray861]

That is one hell of a harrowing story. I’m so glad that she has managed to assemble a life for herself. So courageous and so strong. Shaun, I was blubbing along with you.

[@starbubbli]

I was crying, and angry and I watched the whole thing, I'm very angry more people don't stand up for the children and make examples of these sick demonic people hurting children. God bless you both. Subscribed to Maya also and sharing on my Facebook.

[@zariballard]

Okay, why are you crying?? She doesn't even go into details. I agree he's a creep videotaping the family and he deserves to be in jail but for you to be crying? She had a druggie dad who was up to know good.

[@rascalboxem]

@@zariballard some people are deeply affected by the very thought of these disgusting things..we don't need details! !!!

[@rascalboxem]

@@zariballard and your nonchalant tone about a "father being up to no good" like what the actual fuck..are you for real ???

[@tinawhatley3904]

Shawn was also moved to tears. His whole body grew cold. These are literally PHYSICAL things that happen when you have a deeply, caring, loving soul & heart. Her father is less than a worm & this woman is a WARRIOR 🙏

[@TheDBailey17]

@@zariballard are you kidding me? You sound phsycho! Maybe her life and pain you can’t comprehend! But people who have a genuine heart and care about children and can care a whole lot more than you do about other human beings.

[@spinachpuff9502]

.... the part where she said her father said “you can’t have a boy, you have to have a girl” referring to her being pregnant..... I feel sick

[@lynieb1]

I’m just seeing this in 2023-there are no words I can say-she is so AMAZING-I’m so proud of her - strength, so powerful in her delivery and of telling this beyond horror-I’ll never forget her - lynie with love