Survivors' Triumph: Overcoming My Paedophile Dad (Heart-Wrenching Story) | Real Stories

My Dad The Paedophile: Overcoming An Abuser (Crime Documentary) | Real Stories
Natasha, Emily and Maya give first-hand accounts of their traumatic childhoods and how they have worked to overcome it by creating new lives for themselves following years of being abused by their dads.
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[@ql2ku]

"he was sentenced 9 years for child rape" that's almost as disgusting as the crime

[@JedmcCj-uq5dw]

Hopefully he catches a shiv in prison.

[@yohanafrezghi7061]

Child rape is disgusting and inhuman & shouldn’t be less than 20 yrs sentence but when it happens by her own dad then it should be life sentence

[@trishlett40]

I know of it being less, more like 7, serving around 4, there are people doing longer for traffic offenses, I can't find bad enough words, my mind is spinning.

[@mael2039]

I think the problem lies not with the judge and jury, but with the whole legal system and the law as it exists. It's incredibly screwed that a robbery is punished harder than rape, even the repeated rape of a child. how the judge jury and defenders can live with themselves I don't know. but what really has to change isn't the morality of some judge, it's the law as a whole, and we should demand for it to change

[@ann-maryn1232]

and 12 year old black kid was sentenced life in prison for after accidentally pushing his little too hard wrestling game causing her to pass. The cort system is rigged.

[@lovelylola77]

My therapist once told me “It’s not your secret to keep”. It was then that I realized, by not telling anyone, I was actually protecting those monsters that ripped my life apart. She was right, it was not my secret because I had did nothing wrong. I felt responsible so I considered it my secret and my burden. I am so grateful for my amazing therapist.

[@phishprincess2815]

That’s a really good perspective, thank you.

[@wisdomflo]

thank you so much for sharing, I hope you're doing okay now. have a great day ❤️

[@alwaysstraitup]

YES!!!! This is sooo true!By keeping their dirty secrets, it is just re-abuseing you! This is why for me, I am so adamant about telling the truth! Life is so short, why live a fake life? Why keep someone else's secrets? They need to take accountability for their own crap and lies!

[@1luvcity]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Amandafromappalachia]

That's incredible advice. I started healing by using an art journal and talking to other victims online who were struggling. Hoping you're doing well, sending love ❤

[@tina50ify]

Natasha's mother (at about 18 mins in) became so defensive almost to the point of blaming her daughter for what happened...no wonder her daughter couldn't talk to her. However, watching Emily's mother's reaction broke my heart. That is how a loving mother should react.

[@goldstonecc]

I was thinking the same thing! Like going 'you didn't tell me' and constantly interrupting her when she is trying to tell her.

[@rachybaby72]

She did not blame her daughter for what happened. ?????

[@Lizjemej]

exactly... she's so insensitive. What an idiot blaming her daughter for her ex husband's abuse!

[@rachybaby72]

@@Lizjemej You people are such liars.

[@yankee2666]

She was defensive because she likely was never completely in the dark.

[@MoraiBear]

I’m not understanding why these men are given such incredibly short sentences for such unbelievable actions…

[@ellie8784]

Male privilege, and the fact the legal and justice system try to cover this stuff up because people in it do the same thing

[@taniatoeke2572]

Becos all Governmentials and judicial systems are as corrupt as these mongrel dogs, it's all coming out now, that all systems that handled children, were pretty much child trafficking kids, judges cops, you name it!!! They were all behind exploiting our children, and yes i am a survivor,. The system has always been for criminals.. Rapists and pedaphiles, murderers and and serial killers😈😈😈

[@whitneystone8654]

The ppl that run the ( world) just looove it ewww

[@jimreilly917]

I think the sentences should be much shorter. A BULLET TO THE HEAD. Done.

[@TheresaLyonhart]

Because women and girls are not valued. Laws were made by men for men. What don’t you get?

[@mindymaria871]

The first mom yelling, and talking over her daughter is exactly why she felt she couldn’t disclose in the first place. Be your child’s peace, not their place of fear.

[@jakes_pidzemellia]

-no

[@tir3d_al1za]

@@jakes_pidzemellia ?

[@moxiemott6737]

Oh that's beautifully said. Be your child's peace. These poor women...

[@Logan_Baron]

And she keeps saying "Me" and "I". This is about what happened to your daughter, not about how it affects YOU.

[@sarahdixon1943]

Very well said.

[@dollinterrupted]

Watching her mom yell at her while discussing the abuse that happened to her as a child is revolting

[@trishayamada807]

And telling a person who was a CHILD at the time of abuse that she messed up and didn’t do the right thing was horrendously selfish. A child isn’t a mini adult; their brains aren’t fully capable of behaving the way an adult can. I was simply shocked that you can put any blame on a child who’s being abused, not only sexually but mentally. So shameful.

[@Bethany0420]

@Lord Bang-a-Lot sounds like you need counseling.

[@Bethany0420]

@Lord Bang-a-Lot hey now, I'm not qualified for that lol

[@UK-sm4co]

Absolutely sickening. All she needed to do was keep quiet and listen. Reason why Natasha could not have opened up to her as a young child

[@cindysmith637]

Leah Fugere that’s exactly why children don’t tell their parent.

[@isabelgellibrandi7496]

I was sent to stay with my aunt and cousin for the holidays one year. There was a next door neighbour who used to pull his pants down and play with himself in front of us. When my aunt mentioned him years later, I told her and she was so dismissive and angry I'd said anything. You never blame a child for being the victim of a predator.

[@eval4010]

Please know deep down she was never angry at you. You triggered her to feel guilty of herself for not ever doing anything and covering it up. You made her feel like the monster that she was for not protecting you.

[@rootfish2671]

Tell her she knowingly enabled a predator to have access to you by not reporting him to the police.

[@vanessaultimo1926]

The mother guilting her daughter for not showing signs of abuse is just... horrendous. I get that she must feel a lot of guilt as a mother but the way she's guilting her traumatized daughter is just heartbreaking.

[@kazzamite]

Vanessa Ultimo true... but you can't know the mother. Maybe she also had been abused but has locked it away either way their healing with their new communication will hopefully prevail. The mother could have felt so guilty for choosing the slime ball to father her child and choosing him as a partner and then realising they couldn't stay together leaving her child susceptible to the abuse. Angry. Not everyone reacts the "right" way due to other focuses at the time.

[@vanessaultimo1926]

@@kazzamite I get all that. Still felt sorry for the daughter in that moment. A victim should never be blamed. It was just very painful to watch. I know how hard it is to open up about your trauma and the last thing you need is blame because you're blaming yourself already 🤷

[@basket.8case]

that’s how my mom is

[@brainworms9432]

As a csa victim seeing that part... I was ready to fight her. Blaming a child for being abused and not telling??? She was a kid. Kids are scared and vulnerable. It's not her responsibility to deal with her abuse it's the adults.

[@vicjones197]

Obviously , the mother feels utterly stupid , for not recognising any of the signs ....as she did mention ......NO BED WETTING ...OR CHILD ANXIETY. .every young adult is diffrent. From my experience with problamatic people ...including adult adoptees .....usualy at some point after the abuse ...they develop ...a sense of dissociation ....( blocking it out) . They try to pretend it never happened and go about their life .... which cause , in some cases .... D I D. Disorder.

[@JJAST5]

That mom is projecting her own anger onto her daughter. THAT IS WHY PEOPLE DONT TELL! To family & friends of survivors, it’s not about you. Don’t outcast the child - stand up for that child.

[@pukljica]

Well said!This is beyond sad😥No wonder she didnt tell for so long,no reall empathy there

[@kaylaschroeder1]

Her reaction is entirely inappropriate and lacking in the empathetic sensitivity Natasha is hoping for, I think. Made me uncomfortable watching that.... AND it's being filmed for tv then later seen on YT. 🥺

[@natalee217]

Absolutely correct. Well put.

[@jenniferweare8040]

Amen....no one listened to me. That's all I wanted was to be heard and for it to stop.....

[@Lorenzo-zq3lm]

I feel bad for the victim. Poor girl! What a horrible mother.

[@jenellzuege8062]

At 9:00 when her father drugged her and filmed it and got 10 years????? DISGUSTING. Pure evil. My heart goes out to that woman. I can’t imagine the memories and pain she has been through. Victims of abuse I am so incredibly sorry this has happened to you. Your feelings are valid and I hear you. To the abuse victims in this video, thank you for sharing your stories and spreading awareness on this.

[@dianamoya1215]

He needs to be out to deatg

[@sharonklinger912]

Same things are happening here and they're still walking around free.

[@MayaONeil23]

The men who create the laws, then who supposed to enforce the laws are all the same. Most men have pedophilia on some level. Look at most men, don't you see they are all attracted to young women. It's a spectrum.

[@BuonoBabester]

Natasha’s Mums behaviour is a major trigger for me. Sometimes you can be sexually or otherwise abused and the other parent won’t want to believe it is true, especially if there is DFV and the parent is already trying to justify staying w. them. Natasha deserved so much better. These women have gone through so much and the fact that they have even reported their abusers is phenomenal. That is power if I ever saw it.

[@bm-ww8kb]

for fuckin real. ive never legitimately said the word "triggered" before but that was a genuinely triggering few minutes. i actually had to pause and let my thoughts catch up before continuing. im exhausted for her and feel a sense of relief for her that that first conversation is over and done with now.

[@wagherbert]

Natasha's mum's attitude is exactly why Natasha stayed silent.

[@justinp3931]

I was thinking the same thing

[@hitzoneproductions7858]

@@justinp3931 Hi, Justin. I just wanted to wish you all the best in all your endeavors.

[@lollymae3079]

exactly! i became even sicker to my stomach watching how her mum reacted. i’m not sure how her mum intended to come across, but it felt like she was victim-blaming natasha.... she seemed more focused on natasha never telling her rather than caring about what had been done to her

[@jdc1up]

Natasha's mom is terrible.

[@hallucinatedovens8414]

That doesn't make sense, how would she be able to predict a bad reaction when the mother didn't know yet

[@elysek5635]

the fact that someone can sexually assault three people multiple times and only get ten years in prison is ridiculous

[@candicejaid6107]

It just...Depends on how the evidence was presented and how it lines up with the law

[@MStarr-dp8fc]

@@candicejaid6107 actually that isn’t true. The judicial system in their country is very different.

[@sonbahar5296]

If encest should gets life imprisonment( Not get parole ever ) ! if not related get 10 years for each child!

[@gellotion]

@Wally Prichard do you have a source for that? Although people often ask that as a passive aggressive way if saying they don't believe you, that's not my intent! I just want to find out more about sentencing

[@JamesTaylor-wb9nq]

They had it on tape... and still only got 10 years

[@ozarkliving7263]

My grandfather sexually abused his daughters. All but one of his 7 children, refused to send him to prison. He continued to sexually abuse other little girls outside the family. I’m the eldest grandchild, now 50, and I’ve refused to have anything to do with that side of the family ever since I learned of this demonic behavior. When he and my grandmother passed, I refused to go to their funerals. The day my grandmother refused to bring his deviance to the police, 35 years earlier, I considered her dead to me. Families covering for this evil is equally evil in my book. Prayers for these women.

[@desensitizedanalyser5624]

How is this demonic?

[@katrinakollmann5265]

Should have gone and spat on his grave. ❤

[@RandomInternetUser-yi5cc]

​@desensitizedanalyser5624 Do you not see how wrong that behavior is? Do you not see the fact that he basically abused and used his children as toys?

[@ggeorge4144]

I learned my father was a pedophile at 5 years old. I am a man. I was playing with the little girl next door. This was in 1947. We were each 5. We had an outhouse and I used it to pee. When I came out the little girl said she saw my pee pee. I said no way, the door was locked and there are no windows. She said, I saw your fathers, he lets me pat it. I screamed for my mother who came running out, and I told her what the liitle girl said. She looked the little girl in the eye and made her promise to never tell anyone. That night my parents had a huge fight with my mother bringing up multiple girls that my father claimed were all lying. He continued this behavior for his entire life till he died at 64. Needless to say, when I had a little girl she was never allowed to stay at my parents for one minute unattended. Our society is so sick that anyone like my mother would defend a scumbag like that.

[@soniaess28]

Women's reputations and well being often relies on that of their husbands'.

[@mirandamadsen-orr2988]

The way the mum talks to her daughter is sickening. SHE WAS A CHILD! STOP VICTIM BLAMING!

[@racheal781]

I was feeling the same way until the end when she clarified her feelings to her daughter

[@loveme77527]

@@racheal781 I get what your saying but the way she went about it is very sad...😔 Now her daughter will have thoughts that she was wrong when she was a complete victim.... I know her mom was frustrated not being able to protect her but now she is putting guilt into her head for being a victim... I know cause I was raped myself...

[@boogalooloo]

this is one of the reasons the victims dont even speak it made me so sick to my stomach

[@diana77709]

@@loveme77527 I'm so sorry that happened to you. My Mom was a victim of this sort of ugliness, and evil. You keep going strong!!!🦋

[@hwmplp]

When i told my mom about this (but with a brother), she blamed me in the same way too. "if you told me this at that time too, I would've done" "You didn't tell me" "I can't believe you didn't tell me this in primary school" etc. The EXACT same way. "You didn't give me the opportunity" etc.

[@sarahkay8813]

Natasha's mom reaction is the textbook reason why people don't tell their stories.

[@damselcausingdistress81]

You can't be serious?! This woman whose immediate response was to want to protect her daughter and kill her ex-husband and you feel the need to judge her reaction?!? SMDH FOH🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@debrap947]

Exactly!

[@chrisnicole2736]

Yes. She makes it about herself. And Natasha shouldn't have to tell her every little detail for her mother to believe the man hurt her. Then she gets angry at her daughter who was the victim of atrocities because she behaved like a child in shock? I work as an advocate and I'm mortified at her mother's response. It's awful. No wonder she didn't go to her.

[@genesisansbro4936]

She is angry... I think I would be angry as well because she could have done something and you can’t do anything about it. She thinks she handled it and made the right decision by not telling. She was in a way protecting her father as well. The mom feels helpless. It’s a strange dynamic

[@ruthsmith6920]

guilt has many forms. parents are supposed to protect, the mother, i believe, is angry at herself for not seeing it. i am basing this on my experience with my mother. God bless.

[@antonialazar9876]

The fact that Natasha's mother somehow finds a way to make the whole situation about her, about how Natasha "took the opportunity to protect her from him" is sickening.

[@rwatts2155]

Mom is a narcissist. Everything is about her.

[@bumblebee8653]

That Mother's response says everything about how her daughter was unable to speak, and how she was victimised in the first place. She doesn't hear, she doesn't care. No emotional connection. It's all about her. Blame the victim. That's WHY it happened and that's why she didn't speak.

[@armusic4282]

"Why didn't you tell me?" The lack of self awareness in this "mother" is astonishing.

[@karim____]

@@Roxannegr1969 sorry to hear that, hope you found peace or will soon

[@TheMarybluestar2345]

Why is the mom hollering at the girl.

[@jellytribe1493]

@@Roxannegr1969 of course you wouldve settled for that cos its bettter than what you got, but its still messed up. the mother is selfish. As for you, the work you've done, I am happy and proud of you! You got this! woot~!

[@geraldineedwards1545]

@@Roxannegr1969 my mother did the same thimg

[@heymanhaha]

@@Roxannegr1969 omg how could a mom blame their own daughter for their inability to defend themselves against an abuser?...so sorry you went through that

[@DrizzyDrakeII]

Natasha’s mom is aggressively victimizing herself, honestly makes me believe she might have known the whole time

[@DrizzyDrakeII]

“When I heard the ALLEGATIONS” i have no words. Told her daughter she was a failure

[@mamamarianovits9029]

It almost does come across as a guilty conscience, doesn't it. Either that or a severe case of low self esteem paired with anger control issues.

[@sweenbean6628]

I thought the same exact thing... You are literally attacking your child.. "You took the burden on." No duh... She was getting raped by her father. I definitely think the mother knew at least something. Why would she be so defensive?

[@Shylade]

Exactly what I thought. Exactly. So aggressive against the real victim, her daughter. If my sons came to me, my first instinct would be to love them. Then when they are good and comfortable, I’ll turn on my heels, the gloves come off, and kill whoever touched them.

[@shine-6000]

Most mother's know......

[@ceha9517]

Maja is a very brave woman. That her father filmed the abuse and ranked the events was even more horror and disgusting. My heart goes out to all people that have to go through abuse in any way.

[@Dragonrdh]

His actions are despicable; hopefully the films were used as evidence against him.

[@samme1024]

She's lucky she's got evidence! I wish I had evidence!

[@ecoturismovalle1570]

I am a male and was abused by my mother when I was between 3 and 6 years old... it is a real disgrace and hard to carry inside. I remember one time pushing her away threatening to tell someone and that was the last time. after that if I wanted to hug her or kiss her she would push me away for years saying "I don't want you to think wrong of your mother.....it was really sad.

[@nicolemartinezplatas1111]

I’m so sorry: I hope you are healing 🥺❤

[@waverider8549]

What a sick, manipulative woman. I hope that you are doing better now

[@fionareynolds1703]

I believe you and stand with you, you deserve genuine kind love, I hope you are healthy and healing

[@ecoturismovalle1570]

@@fionareynolds1703 thank you Fiona was always hard to beleive anyone loved me. I struggled big time with relations but thank God now I have a wonderful wife and son. Blessings

[@fionareynolds1703]

@@ecoturismovalle1570 Aww that makes me so happy to hear, wishing you and your family all the best

[@NCLJNE17]

9 years is not good enough 10 years is not good enough 12 years is not good enough They gave their own children a life sentence and they get a decade. Disgusting.

[@operator2855]

Brayden = Jesus

[@operator2855]

Woah deep dude.

[@operator2855]

I love this guy

[@frankmccormick6129]

BlueGrunge 93 well said BlueGrunge 93!!The abuser gets off with a slap on the hand, and the child gets a life sentence!!

[@simplyshannon71]

My thoughts exactly. Why hasn't anyone changed this law?

[@itsjustmeRill]

Natasha’s father abused at least 3 people and he got 9 years? Like 3 per person? That’s not even the extent of the duration of Natasha’s abuse alone. How is the system able to continue failing the victim every step of the way? It’s remarkable really.

[@knockeddownanotch]

society is led by paedocriminal elites.

[@marineboy4181]

@@knockeddownanotch in true I was just going to say that. They're doing it themselves

[@ericanthony2852]

Hurting a child in any form should be life .

[@ChroniclesofAlicha_Balaam]

Men protecting men

[@jessicalewis2508]

He's not black.

[@controloz3310]

It’s important to remember that whilst these particular women have somehow salvaged a normal life out of the trauma they have grown up with, most do not. Well done ladies.

[@bm-ww8kb]

i dont think thats for you to say or fair at all... the last thing we need is for people to think "its not likely she will be able to salvage a normal life" after we open up about an abusive past... no need to pile any more stigma on

[@janetpattersonskene6854]

IT BECOMES CLEAR that abuse happens in extreme secrecy. All children live in fear and remain silent - all to protect the offender!

[@archeologicalstudent5234]

The law system is similar they protect the abuser the adult. Or they send the children to more abusers

[@harls3337]

@@archeologicalstudent5234 I was gonna say it’s not just the children keeping it secret it’s the law too. I won’t say much but the police traffic children to dr6g dealers and get them to sell them to rich pedos. This world is SICK.

[@sharonklinger912]

Comes a time you must Report it!!!

[@tonioshea9870]

Pedophiles re-offend over 90% of the time. Life sentences keep children safe. Period. ♡My heart breaks for these victims.♡

[@leahquispe4569]

Killing them is 100%

[@JosannaMonik]

A life sentence is actually 25 years, which is usually cut in half for "good behaviour" if they don't cause trouble. It's not actually their whole life. I think castration should be mandatory for them to get out of prison.

[@hunterjardine7148]

Moneca Savoie I just learned that last week so I think they need multiple life sentences or castrations. My dad said “ it still doesn’t stop them from seeing children and wanting to touch them so I think we should castrate and blind them so they can’t see their victims or seek them out, making re-offending nearly impossible and extremely hard “

[@JosannaMonik]

@@hunterjardine7148 Whatever it takes!

[@martimcfly33]

lol this is wrong. Actually, pedophiles/molesters are the least likely to re-offend out of any other type of offender. But I do agree, yes, they should still get life sentences for the severity of the crimes regardless.

[@morganssmashingpearls3329]

I don’t blame that girl fir not telling her mom...it’s hard to talk to her and she has to be the adult the whole time. Her mother had at least 5 different moods and reactions in the few minutes they showed.

[@ravenbeaudoin109]

I never told either parent, I still feel like I cant tell either parent. I told my sister and she laughed at me and told everyone. I grew up so afraid of my parents why would I trust them with that? I dont blame any victim for staying quiet. Whatever you choose to do

[@coleford6197]

I think the mother has a drinking problem and a heavy case of denial, topped with a sprinkling of pure stupidity. That may account for the turbulent mood shifts we are seeing. Brutal.

[@CT-vm4gf]

@@coleford6197 Yep, she possibly even knew something was going on.

[@th3lo]

yeah definitely. especially with the way that abusers groom their victims to make them feel helpless and like telling someone won't help their situation. the mom's reaction was seriously upsetting

[@andie221]

Be like living with a time bomb 💣 never knowing when it’s going to go off

[@jhouse1749]

Natasha's mother... all she was worried about was herself. Not one time did she validate her daughter, it's no wonder Natasha didn't tell her anything.

[@debismyfriend2915]

Right. It's hard to watch her mother do this to her. She has such a beautiful daughter heart and soul.

[@Manticorn]

What a horrible woman

[@ShadowProject01]

Is that what you took from that exchange? I mean I guess you aren’t wrong. But I feel like the mom was channeling frustration that she failed her daughter and honestly feel like the mom would be in jail for murder had she told her then. Even Natasha mentioned this. But perhaps I am misreading the mom .

[@debismyfriend2915]

@@ShadowProject01 but would she really be in jail? Mother's go insane protecting their children for good reason. Her reaction wasn't focused on the compassion her daughter needed. Her own feelings and frustrations don't matter at all. Any decent mother knows instinctually in moments like that a child is given everything that is comforting while rage boils inside. The focus is on what the child needs to heal, not what the mom needs. Moms have needs in these moments but they are put to the side forever. Only the child matters. Always and forever.

[@bearclaus2676]

@@debismyfriend2915 yes, highly likely she would have been jailed. I think you want the world and all its mothers to show perfect poise. Thats not going to happen.

[@rwatts2155]

My uncle groomed me and then started the sexual abuse with me when I was six years old. The abuse continued until I was 15. I never told anyone until my uncle had died and my mother said her own granddaughter had lied about my uncle trying to abuse her. I told my mother that I knew my niece was telling the truth because the same thing had happened to me. And at times the abuse happened when my mother and my grandmother were in the next room. It happened. It happens in MANY families.

[@chivonfortney1656]

I’m sorry you went through that. A good mom gets up and walks in and senses something is going on. My mom radar is off the charts. Our number 1 job is to protect our young.

[@rwatts2155]

@@chivonfortney1656 times have changed. This happened more than 6 decades ago in a small town in Arkansas. Well...at least it happened to ME back then. I think my mother refused to see that which was too difficult to cope with. And to have acknowledged that it had happened would have been a huge scandal. Back then and there... family reputation was everything... even at the expense of a child's innocence. I dealt with the abuse and betrayal for 15 years in therapy and in my life ever since. If I learned that my child was being abused by anyone in any way I'd stomp the abuser until he was dead...but that's just me.

[@MOONSLIFE36]

I'm 36 years old and I haven't told anyone about what happened to me and this isn't even the worst of it but I recently told my mother that my sister was molesting me as a very young child. Her response was are you sure you weren't playing doctor? Her response actually victimized me all over again and made it so much worse that I said something I would have rather lived in silence. It matters how you react to someone who's telling you something so horrific

[@hollyclark690]

😢

[@luciaradonic5520]

You were brave to speak up even though that "mother" didn't believe you. Sourround yourself with people that believe you.. make them your true family..

[@TheFreshPrinceOfSaiyans]

I’m so sorry to read this. You are very valid and incredibly strong. Don’t let them take away from how amazing you are. 🖤

[@MOONSLIFE36]

Thank you so much

[@hunee688]

Stay brave and strong.

[@shannonevangelista6506]

I’ve watched a few of these and it seems that the UK’s judicial system is very broken. Ten years in prison for a 12 year long crime against a child. The poor child did more time then that.

[@Daveena1008]

Agree 100%. Life long damage has been done to the poor abused victim, and the abuser only gets 10 years?!! There is no justice in this world.

[@aca2283]

I agree 12 years isn’t long enough but I’m glad your system is better than ours in Canada. Sentences here are typically far shorter. Right now we have a twice convicted violent child predator that only had to serve 2 years and is now free again. He violates children under the age of 3, including infants. There is no doubt about his crimes because he filmed his violent assaults and distributed them online. Now, this man is free with court restriction forbidding him from being anywhere near children, BUT he now claims he is a woman so the public has been warned that he is allowed to use womans toilets and changing rooms…., insanity…, 😢

[@shannonevangelista6506]

@@aca2283 that is horrifying... if i didnt have anything to lose id take him out myself!

[@amyg.9058]

Canada is worst. My abuser only got 5 years and he could get out earlier (everyone is saying he’ll do less than 5)

[@mrs.hatfield1451]

She will continue too. It is a life sentence without help. My dad is still with my mom and I am 35. I still have serious problems and it stopped when I told and I got in trouble for telling. My Grandma threated to never speak to me again if I continued to tell. I clearly still need help and it's been 25 years since the last time he did anything to me. It just stays swept under and people make passive comments about my behavior as a teen, to this day.

[@asmodeuslives9811]

As a father of 3 girls I say any man able to do this deserves death. How could you do that to your own child?

[@karync.6707]

Some sick MF's out there. I feel the same...if i knew someone who did this to my child, well, I'd be behind bars

[@karync.6707]

@Hakim Habib That's actually one reason i never had kids, lol!! And some would say judging someone and calling them names is pretty damn egotistic, too. Hmmm

[@ak.alaska]

Or ANY child!!!

[@izzahyoni8840]

A public death at that

[@JednaJedinaJa85]

Amen! There is some sick people out there. They all deserve death! I agree.

[@Brokenwing20051]

My father abused me physically & emotionally, but not sexually. My mother witnessed the abuse & covered up for him. The mothers who cover up the abuse are almost as bad as the abusers.

[@laurayoung8001]

I'm really sorry your mother did not protect you. I cannot understand how that happens. What I do know, as a survivor, is wives are also abused and have no power either. It's not an excuse it is real. Again I am so sorry your mother did not stand up for you, every situation is different. I hope you have a better understanding of how abuse has interrupted your growth and that you can take back your power. ❤️

[@amym.694]

I’m so sorry. Your mother should be in jail.

[@LL-cv4ql]

@Max Powerx2 …..are you serious?

[@Brokenwing20051]

@@laurayoung8001 In my case, my mother was NOT abused. I think she feared being abused if she intervened, however. Thankfully, my abuser is not 6 ft under.

[@livKail3abe]

I’m so sorry, I would kill anyone who ever did that to my child. Praying for peace for you 💕

[@karlabritfeld7104]

I was abused by my uncle. When I told my mom, she didn't believe me and wanted specific details which I was too embarrassed to talk about.

[@kiliemorton2849]

Wow, can’t BELIVE she couldn’t read the signs. I’m proud of you for staying strong

[@luciaradonic5520]

You never owe those details to be believed. I believe you and so do many people here. I hope you are sourrounded by good people who respect you.

[@kamalapati154]

I am so sorry that happened to you. I hope you have found love and peace now.

[@anamkarajoy]

It’s all so horrible. I was raped as an adult, and I can’t begin to imagine what it must be like as a child-beyond the fact that he was 6’8” and 350 lbs., so I understand the literal inability to fight off someone twice your size. I can’t even guess how these sweet girls dealt with the emotional and mental effects as a child who loves and trusts their father, on top of the physical pain and trauma. I really appreciate Emily’s mother’s comments. She admitted that even as an adult she didn’t know what to do, but she added a little message of hope and encouragement. I really appreciate her presence of mind to tell people it does get better eventually, to help people hold on when it feels like the end of the world to you. Bless her.

[@AmitKumar-nq7wk]

I have always wondered how rape victims handle their mental trauma and do they ever come out of it?

[@sha54111]

Natasha's mother is the definition of a narcissist. How dare you blame your child for being abused! Then has the nerve to sit there and say she doesn't know why her daughter didn't tell her. My heart goes out to Natasha I know exactly how this feels. Mothers like ours make themselves enemies and competition to us when we're young then blame us when we don't run to them for safety and comfort later.

[@tracybeeeee]

My mom said the same. I didn't have the language at the age of 8 to explain it. All I remember is her punishing me for calling him a "pervert". She never asked why I called him that, just reprimanded me for saying it. At 23, she asked me why I never told her. So I did. And then she went back to him anyway.

[@sonyanimtz4341]

shahara turner her reaction is pretty normal to me are you a mother?

[@sandpiperr]

@@sonyanimtz4341 Normal or not that's not the right way to speak to a survivor of sexual abuse. Source: I was a rape crisis counselor That's something you should really think about if you are a mother! If one of your children were to ever discose to you that someone abused them sexually, I understand that you'd have a lot of feelings including anger. However, how you react can re-tramatize your child and yelling "WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME?!" is probably the best way to do it. Probably second only to blaming them or accusing them of lying. That's why it's important for family members, secondary survivors as we called them, to also get counseling when a child is the victim of sexual abuse. They have a lot of emotions, many negative, and need an outlet for that. Taking them out on the child, though, (even if that child is now an adult), even if it's not their intention to do so, can be very damaging. A survivor has been traumatized by an experience that took away their control and may have been violent. So what they need is to feel in control and respected again. Not to face anger or violence again. Even if that violence or anger isn't supposed to be aimed at them, it still can set off the memory of that moment and take them back to the trauma.

[@angelined9814]

3

[@artemis1style]

Yea, she's like my bloody mother...'why didn't you say anything?...ahh, maybe because because it was too intimidating and you are part of the problem so I can't trust you!

[@tonyaspain4719]

Sadly, a person who steals to feed their hungry child will receive more jail time than a pedophile. How does that make sense??!

[@kalina9271]

justice systems is so screwed over.

[@jooryalhamed938]

That's totally unfair!

[@maryellsworth6670]

@Happi Happi I must be missing something. I don't understand your comment.

[@aggydreams]

Because the ppl that make the laws are pedophiles and rapists

[@estellewarren62]

@@aggydreams yepppp

[@jocelynohalloran3550]

Bless Jack for being there for Natasha, love that she called him her dad she needed, when her own mother was blaming her. I was screaming at the screen at her.

[@kiwi_kloudz]

Natasha's mother makes my blood BOIL. How could you victim-blame your own daughter like that??

[@vickierichter7850]

Bless their hearts. I’m 64 and still have PTSD from child sexual abuse. So much I blocked out. These are strong women. God Speed with your lives.

[@LanguageImaginations]

I am so sorry to hear that. You are a strong person and I wish you all the best!

[@mafiabosshappysmartdud2821]

God bless you!

[@latonyalake2383]

be strong praying for you

[@nbanu2296]

Sad to know..may God give you strength. .sorry dear

[@Lily-ej7nn]

I’m currently going through that & when I get flash backs, I write it down everything.

[@mamakitty6549]

"why didn't you tell me this?" Proceeds to be agressive with her... This is why I didn't tell my mother about my dad either. It's never the childs fault. Ever.

[@lizvalentin2864]

My mom said I must have had a crush on her husband and I was trying to steal him from her. I was 9 years old when the abuse started. He even admitted to doing it to my mom and he told my mom that I “wanted it” my mother. The woman who birthed me. Blamed me and told me I was sick ever since I was a little girl. The first time I was assaulted I was five and my mom said that was my fault too.. it’s why I basically just shut myself in and never reported anything. I ran away the first chance I got.

[@siegejaymoonii]

@@lizvalentin2864 I am... so sorry. I wish that I could take the pain away from it. I was abused as well and I am very thankful that I had people to validate my experiences. It hadn't dawned on me until now that not everyone had a great support system. I genuinely hope that you know you're valid. NOTHING that happened to you is your fault. I really hope that your mother isn't a part of your life anymore. If that is how she reacts to your trauma, even after being the one to hold you as soon as you took your first breath, she was willing to throw away her motherly glow from you. If all it took was a man for her love to dicipate, she wasn't worth your tears. She's your birthgiver now. No mother to you is going to treat you like trash. You. Are. Perfect, Liz. She chose how she wanted to see you after that point in time. That is not your fault. Never will be.

[@zey7231]

@@lizvalentin2864 i wish they both lead a miserable long painful life i am so sorry

[@dreasmom2789]

@@lizvalentin2864 don't know wat to say but I do hope now your life is better.

[@user-es3jq8mx2e]

Parents are incredibly weird, when I told my parents about abuse from my brother my dad got upset I told my other siblings first.???

[@concretecurt]

I wish those three powerful ladies the best life ever, they have to love themselves first for they should never feel guilty for any of that abuse they suffered. Looks like they are all on the way to a great life, power to them!

[@katbos4995]

I’m glad these women are showing the photos of these monsters. They don’t deserve to be protected.

[@sawneybean8011]

No wonder Natasha did not tell her toxic mother. The mother is still saying "I still don't know what he was SUPPOSED to have done"!!!

[@dudeette1814]

I think that's just a cultural difference in linguistics and what that actually means is she still doesn't know what he did to her. However the way she attacked her daughter for not telling her is bullshit. I get being mad at what happened knowing if you would have known you would have stopped it but the mom isn't the victim and she should understand how scary and confusing that is for a child

[@sm3296]

I’m appalled at how her mother is being in that conversation.

[@Tsubvn]

@@sm3296 my mum is the same about it :') keeps asking why I didn't tell her and telling me that I lied to her by not saying anything.

[@sarahperkins6421]

She is literally pointing a finger at her, like it's her daughter's fault that she wasn't wearing a neon sign televising that she was being sexually abused.

[@v.g.4817]

@@Tsubvn Not mature and even aggressive in its own way, I feel for you. 🤗

[@1Kaileegirl]

That mother with her words "Carry on Go on" is absolutely disgraceful How dare her mother speak to her with such anger No wonder your daughter didn't speak up

[@moniquemonicat]

Like she was plunging a knife into Natasha "carry on...go on." OMG! Horrendous!

[@TheKaiTetley]

The mother seems very immature. At least emotionally immature.

[@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat]

Her mother is obviously upset and angry. True she could have worded it better. But who hasn't said inappropriate things in anger. You are being extremely judgmental

[@victoria-ek4zq]

I agree. Pressuring your child to talk about such traumatic memories is not a good thing to do. She will eventually tell her, but healing just takes time.

[@pkaspar78]

If I was the mom I would blame myself first of all for not finding out sooner. Her daughter never told because she was scared of the disastrous circumstances she would cause by telling. I don’t understand how her mom can be so dumb to not get that

[@purrfectstormz8225]

I feel that this was done very respectfully. There were enough details to reveal the atrocity of the crimes without gratuitous explanations. Over the years I have often felt that certain people Including some professionals wanted details about my abuse that weren't to help me heal but to give them information for their personal reasons. This was very healing for me to watch.

[@mimisivils6863]

I was also abused in this way by my dad and I’m currently in the middle of a court case against him. He’ll be going to prison for a long time but not long enough. Anyhow, I just wanted to say I’m so incredibly proud of these women for speaking up and reporting their fathers! It is such a hard thing to do and there are so many emotions to deal with concerning all this that it is a huge reason I believe many don’t report anything. Not to mention the feelings of shame, embarrassment, and fear. It is my hope and prayer that many more women will rise up and shine a light on this wickedness. Good for you ladies!❤️

[@marciam6224]

Natasha's mom is blaming HER for what happened. She won't let her finish a sentence without turning it into what Natasha took away from HER and how she would've handled it. It's no wonder Natasha never told her mother what was going on.

[@tiffanywhitford9264]

I noted that too, brought me back to when my dad blamed me for allowing my uncle to rape me when I was 8.

[@1951kvk]

When I finally told my mom what the close family friend had done she was horrified and cried and supported me. This mother is far to belligerent and hostile and leads me to believe that she suspected something was wrong.

[@PaperMario64]

She seems more concerned with appearing complicit than how her child was damaged.

[@PaperMario64]

Tiffany Whitford I’m sorry Tiffany. I’m sorry you were abused. I’m sorry your father was a coward and too selfish to deal with it. I’m sorry this told you early on that you weren’t as important as your uncle. It wasn’t true. Your father failed you. Abusers typically don’t start abusing out of the blue. Your uncle probably abused others. People find it hard to accept that someone they admire is awful behind the scenes. I pray that you continue to love yourself and reparent yourself. Have compassion for your inner child that didn’t receive it.

[@jenniferbailey5914]

Her mum is a narcissist....making her daughters assault about her. Playing the victim when the real victim is her daughter.

[@poojasathe2502]

This video made me realize I can't trust anyone. ANYONE. with my future child.

[@operator2855]

Woah. This brayden dude can spit bars

[@operator2855]

Thanks man

[@laracroft9079]

Prolly you shouldn't have a kid if you cant trust your husband

[@Undamaumberella]

This video made me realize I will not reproduce a single potential and likely victim.

[@poojasathe2502]

Maybe

[@marthamaggard819]

Maya's story is the most disturbing. Her father was truly Evil. My prayers go out to her. I wonder why she didn't really mention her mother very much.

[@ickyalli]

i felt so horrible for natasha when she confronted her mother. her mother was basically saying that she's at fault for not reaching out and telling her about what was going on... you do understand that she was a child. not only that she was groomed and didnt know that the abuse was wrong. she was a child ): you are so incredibly strong natasha

[@reginamoody7720]

I was abused. I was so afraid to say anything. He was never brought to justice and even after my mom found out, she stayed with him and sent me away. You cannot blame the child. Ever

[@ziniztr]

Same happened to me. This is a crappy club to belong to, but I'm glad to know I'm in such good company. I hope your heart is healing sweetly. xo

[@reginamoody7720]

@@ziniztr yep. It has not defined who I am. The past is the past. Sick ppl won’t bring me down. Stay strong 💪❤️

[@ziniztr]

@@reginamoody7720 You're so strong. It has defined me, but at the same time it has made me the strongest person I have ever known. We are strong and frigging amazing. Thank you for responding sweet one.

[@foreverlovesophie]

I’m so sorry you went through this too . It was exact the same for me .

[@RitaMalikfour]

That’s terrible, my prayers are for you to heal , your mother needed help , sad

[@suzannerobbins6293]

My mom didn’t believe me……even my sisters were told I was a liar. I am going on 76 now, and the pain of being abused, and then called a liar still is very real. Sometimes I wish I had never even told….

[@ScreamTatumRiley]

The same with my mom her mom didn’t believe her but when it happened to me my mom believed me and took the correct steps in protecting her child

[@suzannerobbins6293]

@@ScreamTatumRiley So sorry it happened to you! Glad you were believed !! Hugs! 🤗

[@kittyfane1776]

Shame on them, there is justice. Forgive and give it to God, He will see to it. God Bless you

[@juneahernauthor]

it really never leaves us, does it? No matter how many loving people come into our lives, how many safe places and people we meet, it never really goes away.

[@elena.t3251]

Suzanne Robbins I hope God bless you and he will give you Healing ✝️ GOD nehme dir deinen Schmerz und versuche das Beste aus deinem Leben zu machen. Du hast nichts falsch gemacht. Die anderen haben alles falsch gemacht. Aber versuche deiner Mutter zu vergeben. So lebst du ein besseres Leben. 💞🌹💖

[@rachellove410]

For a parent to do this to a child is absolutely unforgivable. It is the Ultimate Betrayal.

[@janeaustenswife4333]

Something like this should never happen. A father should protect his child at all cost. Not scarring their soul forever.

[@Poisonousquinn]

These men traumatized these people for life, their sentences are a slap on the wrist. They should all have life sentences.

[@nobody-219]

@@phasr8075 she didn't say all she is talking about the ones in the video that's why she said these learn how to read

[@olivier3164]

If not the death penalty

[@unitedfools3493]

Ten to twelve years is hardly a slap on the wrist rather it's a significant portion of the guilty's life spent behind bars.

[@kinkyqu33n94]

@@unitedfools3493 considering the fact that they give 5-10 years out like candy here in the US for nonviolent crimes it is a slap on the wrist considering the nature of these crimes..

[@tgarcia-rocha3629]

@@unitedfools3493 and then they re-offend

[@nataliarobinson9514]

Can we taken a real moment and pray for the girls

[@isabellancali5388]

🙏🏽

[@mercykarmaent5331]

Yes

[@girlygal098]

Thoughts and prayers, really? I recommend something more proactive to help victims like, through legislative action.

[@personincognito3989]

@@girlygal098 prayers are powerful

[@girlygal098]

@@personincognito3989 According to a randomized study, they don't. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2802370/

[@_Chessa_]

This is why I still haven’t told my parents about what happened to me as a young child. I’m a victim of something that many would shame and put blame on me for. I’m happy to have a loving partner who understands and loves me and has kind of been therapy and I feel stronger for telling him about it and only he knows. I’m not selfish for not telling my parents or anyone at the time it happened. Don’t tell kids or adults equally they are supposed to tell the world if they aren’t ready yet. They may never be ready and it’s shameful to guilt trip anyone into manipulating them that it should be told to the world. That’s just wrong, only if they want to tell and want to come out. But never shame any person for holding back. Never tell them it’s not their own secret it’s the worlds to know. That’s incorrect. No one will know but me and my partner. It’s personal and it’s trauma. If you are in the same boat and you listen to these stories and you feel you need to tell someone about the story; make sure it’s with someone whom you trust and tell yourself you are ready, if you ever feel pressured one bit that will only add to the trauma. I sadly don’t trust my parents. I haven’t since I was a child. Thanks for reading and hope you are getting the love, care and therapy if you need it at this time.

[@wendybacin3488]

What brave women! Our brains protect us from information that is too painful to process, so for them to be brave enough to process and come to terms with the horror they experienced is beyond heroic. I also heard many years ago that the Mom usually knows...Natashas Mom was gaslighting her own daughter. That Mom is as sick as her Dad was...where is the compassion? She is nauseating...

[@sarahwarnock2707]

Yes, they usually know. My mother knew bc she had experienced the same from her own father, yet she let it happen. I confronted her as an adult, and she actually tried to bribe me to shut up. She will defend him til their death, rather than face what she was a part of.

[@justinec1707]

That girl whose mother is going off on her is so strong. shes staying calm and collected while shes experiencing something very stressful. What a resilient woman. we see you.

[@theweirdmom]

Natasha. We see you, Natasha.

[@apoc3037]

Yeah that was very impressive

[@daynalevis2250]

her mom is lucky she didn't kick box her face.

[@LadyCastlevania]

That one mom. How dare you blame the VICTIM for not telling you. She was a child, and it happened all her life up to when she told someone. She was afraid. She did not take away your opportunity to protect her. This isn’t about you.

[@congratsyoufoundme9041]

Her mom sounds like a narcissist lack of empathy and it’s always about them

[@andknuckles101]

Her mum is the kind of person to return the donut to the store because it had a hole in it

[@laurapa2949]

I was angry at my daughter for not telling me, because of the REASON she said she didn’t tell me: you wouldn’t believe me. That’s NOT TRUE. Children process things differently. But I always told them: you must tell me EVERYTHING...even it’s about a FAMILY member. This perversion is FAR more prevalent than ANYBODY knows. But not for long. If you ever hear “every guy does it” RUN. Because they DON’T.

[@khatuna801]

That one mum is suspiciously defensive. It is obvious she knew something was not right.

[@kwanholloway4112]

This woman pisses me off

[@Willandpetesmom]

These men are not being punished enough. They will repeat, repeat, repeat. They deserve to be in prison for life. Because they ruin lives of young daughters.

[@alexish8183]

Natasha’s mother’s reaction made me literally sick to my stomach. I can understand she is projecting the blame she feels as a mother for not “knowing” onto Natasha but god, hasn’t Natasha been through enough?

[@michelleyuzik2839]

people have to stop thinking these people change!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOOOOOOO.....they just move on to another child!

[@jimhanold9026]

Exactly, Michelle Yuzik!

[@dojojo4815]

Absolutely right ...i mean for god sake that's so disgusting fathers sexualy abusing kids that's awful and not just any kids their own kids on top of that they're supposed to be the protectors for them so disturbing and bad hope they get punished in this life and the after, they literally destroyed those kids life childhood and future wouldn't be safe anywhere 😢.

[@zoeyjackson4222]

ANYONE ELSE NOTICED THIS They are all sound so nice in public but there are monsters at home PEDOPHILES always have a soft voice

[@adriannespring8598]

Truth. 😖

[@carolscranton2171]

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[@livelovelizz03]

The way Emily smiles while talking to hide her true emotions and to avoid crying just gets to me 😢😓

[@angeliclike3623]

Same! It's like watching a toddler smile just before they give up and cry.😭 I just want to give her a hug

[@livelovelizz03]

@@angeliclike3623 same!:(

[@cinthiamiranda8842]

I smile too, all the time, I’m known as the happiest person at work. I was raped at 8.

[@Ash-bq7hd]

Us child sexual assault survivors at the hands of our fathers are the master actors of this world. We smile when we are sad, because it was drilled into us to hide the pain; we thought we were protecting our dads by smiling. Now we are just afraid if we don't, everything will go to sh**. So we smile.

[@livelovelizz03]

@@cinthiamiranda8842 I’m so sorry that you had to go through that:/ you are so strong ❤️

[@amyc6491]

Sharing your stories is amazingly powerful and you ARE making a difference in the lives of others who have suffered all types of abuse. I cannot imagine how difficult telling your stories, your strength is beyond anything I can imagine ❤

[@fayprivate7975]

My heart cries for these women and all children who experience such abuse. These 3 women were brave to talk in a public forum like this. I’m happy for them now.

[@brokkoliistauchkeinelosung7983]

1st rule: never raise your voice at the victim

[@alison4316]

Right???? Especially when actively discussing the _actual abuse_ ....her mother is upset, I get it, but calm tf down, lady! This is your _child_ ...she was just a little girl. She wasn't equipped to think like an adult or behave _precisely_ how mom wanted her to. Took away her opportunity ffs

[@HadassaMoon144]

@@alison4316 The mother and daughter should go to therapy together. There's a lot of anger from the mother's side which I understand.

[@yipyop2854]

True.

[@cherylephillis7082]

Years ago people thought children were lying ..how sad ..children should feel safe in their own homes and feel safe with their parents ..

[@Rigolettta]

@@alison4316 So damn sad and far away from okay.

[@gus4724]

my ex gf and current wife both got abused by close family members. it happens more often than people know. my heart breaks for all of you women hurt by men you trusted.

[@MaryLeighLear]

Thank you for seeing us.

[@watovit]

♥️

[@spectrespartan8140]

My ex wife and current gf...same thing. Its so common

[@youngsavage9874]

My fiancé as well....same to all women in that predicament 💯

[@emilymcbryde1183]

One in ten homes this happens in

[@lindamitchell-fox1926]

I’m so so sorry Natasha that not only did you have to go through that with your father…but you also had to go through that with your mother.

[@radbabs2000]

Those men are not 'Dads', they're fathers but not Dads. A Dad protects you, cares for you.

[@Reesicup]

I can't believe that mom. Her saying "Go on! Go on!" is so void of any empathy that its revolting. I can't believe she even had to ask "do you think I took away your opportunity to protect me" and the mom quickly yells " yes! " And basically blames her, the victim, for how long the abuse took place. Like its the daughter's fault for not saying anything sooner. That's just like saying "if you hadn't worn such skimpy clothing" or something. So sad.

[@sluttymctits4496]

That "Go on. Carry on." was my 0-to-60 moment. It went from me thinking the mother was a defensive narcissist to a jaw-droppingly atrocious, controlling manipulator. She was domineering before that comment, but it was just so heartless. Natasha has experienced some of the worst trauma a child can ever go through, and the mother is acting like it's the easiest thing to talk about, like "Yeah, out with it, relive the worst moments of your life when *I* want you to." Maybe the mother has her own issues which explains her behavior, but it still doesn't excuse how cold and careless she was.

[@senoracheapee1864]

She’s so disrespectful.

[@AudreeAdam]

So many moms are like that.... my mom witnessed some the abuse, but still said I was lying... It's hard to believe mothers can be such assholes and blame their kids, but they totally can.

[@Kt-cn2rq]

@@AudreeAdam it's denial but I would never back up a pedo before my kids if they are a victim.

[@8thhousemoonrabbit205]

@@Kt-cn2rq I think those mothers were likely abused physically -in a violent or sexual way-, mentally or emotionally, as well. I don't think they have the ability to see the emotional scene, as it truly is because they have dysfunctional conditioning and even the most dutiful mother with trauma, can be triggered.

[@cynicalcrow5354]

Natasha's kick boxing coach is an amazing man. He went with her to court and was there for her. I am glad they found each other.

[@lilypeterson7465]

Beek Geek ikr I’m glad for her too

[@khansaabilad8027]

B

[@kuvelli3985]

This is so disturbing im happy my dad is good to me my whole life

[@helenasewell4904]

Motels

[@DanielRamirez-or7kn]

@@lilypeterson7465 8 zoe

[@le_th_]

Such strong ladies, all three of them. Amazing how they've persevered. They deserved so much better than the predatory narcissists they had as fathers.

[@sridevni]

Little girls across the world hesitate to tell their parent about such abuse. They start carrying shame though it is not their mistake.

[@ElitePeeM]

Natasha’s mother’s reaction and words brought tears to my eyes. “and I still don’t know what exactly he is supposed to have done”. No, not supposed to have done. It’s what he DID. And then the astonishing .... “and you carried on like that!”. No, Natasha didn’t carry on anything, her abusive father did the carrying on. Makes me wonder if jealousy sometimes plays a role in these situations.

[@tracyross5831]

Natasha's Mum and I are very much ALIKE...... It's not jealousy it's the fact....Kids don't want to involve THEIR Mums, because they KNOW, we'll do ANYTHING, to STOP it ........ ANYTHING ❗❗❗❗❗

[@tamarascherette4946]

Carrying on means also "surviving like that."

[@brandysmith3647]

I picked up on that too

[@b.c.4902]

It's difficult to speak up, but maybe the mother didn't make it easy for her to speak up either

[@benjamin54yisrael3]

I was thinking that to I believe the mother knew and was jealous sick. But would rather blame and deny what was happening to her daughter. I can't stand people like that. I want nothing to do with a person like that.

[@lightarmy.888]

The mom is extremely defensive. Being a victim of child sexual abuse, i entirely understand why she waited so long to say anything, i waited almost 30 years and still, my mom's response was... "he doesn't remember".. People are more concerned with how it makes them look bad, instead of what the victim went through.

[@nicholwelch8492]

I think the situation with the mom is complex, and the way she reacted was harsh. I hope she also finds the healing that she needs. When I told my mom about the first abuse I ever experienced (I was 4 when it happened and around 10 when I told her), she was so dismissive. She pretty much baked at me, "Well, there's nothing we can do about it now." I took it as a very clear sign to shut up about it. I never told her about further assaults again. I thought she didn't care and was angry at me.

[@ms.anonymousinformer242]

@@madisuzymadi How about accepting blame for when it is due. Like the blame of NOT speaking up sooner. Just tell people and tell right away. Don't keep it a secret and then cry when its too far into the future to prosecute the person legally.

[@Brittanyyyyyyyyyy]

@@ms.anonymousinformer242 you’re an ignorant and heinous tool.

[@susiebird9401]

Abuse is rotten You are afraid to tell Shame , you blew yourself

[@Desertmoonlight23]

I find mom’s in this situation usually are very defensive. They feel a strong need to justify their not having intervened. I’m not saying it’s ok, but it is rationalizing.

[@andreagreen3275]

Therapy has changed my life. My heart goes out to anyone and everyone who has had to endure this.

[@ritakisil1669]

My heart goes out to them...I'm so sorry for all the horrible things that happened to all of you. I hope for your healing, for your comfort and strength.

[@SimV239]

“My Dad scored me, from 0-10 for that particular rape” I had to pause & take a deep breath.. contemplating if I should watch any further😑😑😑

[@katieb2463]

I got to that part and had to put my phone down. I said oh my gosh so loud, and put my phone down so abruptly that my husband asked if everything was ok. I had to calm down before I could explain, and it is still so upsetting to think about. My heart goes out to these women, and all the other victims.

[@ayuushcadaani8543]

I’m so upset now. I shouldn’t have watched this

[@mckenziem8584]

I did the same

[@MayAllYourStarsAlign]

5 minutes in and I don’t know if I want to continue. I’m physically ill already. These women have been through so much, I can’t imagine. Heart breaking.

[@BrandonG444]

Lol

[@reannapatton8044]

Why is natasha’s mom so defensive? I mean really? This isn’t about her. This is about her child.

[@abuddhistheart4192]

Guilt

[@debbieupton5635]

Guilt because she failed to protect her daughter.

[@billmeriwether605]

She believes it is about her - This is probably why she didn’t tell her Mom ..... The Mom overtalks her and immediately hijacks the discussion and even dismisses the daughter - of course the daughter didn’t initiate that incredibly horrific story w/Mom especially at her young age ...even now when she has some verbal skills, the daughter is apprehensive.

[@iJSabelle007]

Yeah...i will be bawling if my child told me what she's just been through..I guess we react differently..felt sooo bad for Natasha

[@boop8127]

Narcissistic

[@holsen8269]

Such brave women who have shared their traumatic experience of abuse. May it help them with their healing. It is our privilege to gain a clearer understanding through the sharing of their stories. Bless their hearts forever.

[@tresand9595]

That "mother" is disgusting... they needed an intermediary like a therapist to facilitate that incredibly important conversation.

[@thedeadmafioso2629]

Ten years!? I'm sorry I think you mean *electric chair*

[@bernitacenteno1326]

The death penalty is only one of two options that I can think of that the child pedophile deserves, but let's THINK ABOUT THIS. I think the torment of prison for life can't be desired by a pedophile, and other prisoners assasinate or execute them, from what I heard on You Tube. The state doesn't have to spend thousands for appeals year after year while they sit on death row and probably die before their state licensed execution is carried out. I 'm not for murder. I think the sentence of life will force the pedophile to always be looking over his shoulder, always vigilant. Fear and stress is what the victims felt. Now it's his turn to fear and be stressed out while he's contemplating seeing his creator. Either way, contemplation or not, he's given time to learn to feel guilty and remorse and to repent if ever he is going to do that. There are no small children in prison so they won't be touched by him even with life in prison, WITH NO POSSIBILITY OF PAROLE. When the offenses are more than to one child, throw away the key.

[@thedeadmafioso2629]

@@bernitacenteno1326 70 years, *then* electric chair

[@andreabontempo643]

Right!!!

[@TheMattc999]

@Lauren Davis That's alright, if their prison system is anything like it is here in the states he won't survive long enough to make it to the electric chair anyway, much less will he be able to sit on any kind of chair ever again....

[@cheesegirllikescheese4063]

Ten years for a life of sexual abuse

[@PsyFry]

I was abused for 8 years starting when I was 7. It was the full plate. The physical, the mental, the emotional, the icky. The signs were not noticeable since I excelled in school, I looked like a normal kid, and I smiled like normal. The healing was rough. He wasn't punished enough, because I was so terrified of testifying that he got off with 2 1/2 years. My mother would pretend it didn't happen sometimes and would shower my brother in affection while I felt more like the "nanny". I felt like I was outcasted from the family. Now I'm 24 and barely getting over the pain and learning to love again. My love and prayers for all going through this pain. You're not alone. You will heal. You are loved.

[@WLWLWLW]

Keep healing gl for you.

[@christinapaterno5585]

I’m sorry friend. You’re doing well. You’re so young if you’re in therapy now you’ll have a full and beautiful life ahead of you. I’m glad you’re here, and hopeful. Good luck.

[@diouranke]

I hope you are in therapy and have support

[@supremecourtjusticetyroneb7323]

Keep on being strong you did nothing wrong, you will find trust and true love just believe.

[@queenethmogale5433]

Sending you love, I'm so glad you were brave enough to talk about it. That alone is a sign of healing even though it might not feel that way on some days.

[@abigailfreeman715]

What a piece of work is Natasha’s mum! She blames the daughter, and makes it about her. Abusing her daughter, saying should have told her. Poor Natasha has been abused twice, sexually by the dad, and emotionally by the mum. The nasty mother has no compassion at all for the innocent child victim.

[@Michelle6998832]

I'm so proud of all the girls for overcoming such abuses. You're all very brave & strong women 💪🏻 God bless you & I hope all your dreams come true because you all deserve the best. ❤️ from USA.

[@yes2day100]

Natasha is an amazing woman. How mature she was when her mother was melting down. How gracious of her to accept that rant by her mother as some kind of closure. I wouldn't have gotten comfort from that. Natasha is just amazing.

[@zonderbaar]

I hope she doesn't hurt herself accepting her mother like that, as If the mother was the victim or a confused teenager

[@sally8234]

I was sexually abused by my uncle when I was 8 years old. He was engaged to be married at the time. I remember a lot of it, but there are times I don't remember much at all. I never told anyone until after my mother died at 90. Somehow I knew that if I told I would be the one who would be blamed. I would have been emotionally crucified by the dad's family for sure. He was the baby of the family and could do no wrong. When I finally realized what he had done to me, I decided that I was not going to let that POS ruin my life. I moved away and only went home for visits, but I never saw him again nor did I care to hear anything about him. When he got older, he smashed his motorcycle broadside into another car and died on the spot. I felt joyously happy and free because I did not have to share an earth with him in it.

[@mimij4660]

God bless you. I'm so sorry this happened to you.

[@frankmccormick6129]

So sorry you went through this too Sally, but I have one word for your uncle. Karma!

[@billhenjum7566]

Dying instantaneously is too good for those vermin. They should be made to suffer as much, if not more, than their victims. I am glad he was eradicated, of course. Just wish it could have been with more intense pain. Prison, and all the suffering it entails to pedophiles, is actually perfect punishment. Mandatory life sentence.

[@jesustryingheh6864]

Sorry. I'm so sorry. God bless you sweet woman.

[@JuneGirl35]

@@billhenjum7566 Stfu

[@wanderingearthgardeners]

This is not who you are! This will not define you! It made you stronger, wiser, bolder. May you continue to release the pain in healthy and transparent ways. Leading as a beacon of light for others afraid to speak their truth. I send love and light to you and your family.

[@lindaforberger7761]

Natasha's mother is a real piece of work! She didn't give her daughter the opportunity to finish her sentences before she butted in and not once did she say she was sorry for what Natasha went thru but actually came off as the victim.

[@HeyyitsIvy]

This is a really intense documentary, but I'm glad these women had the courage and strength to help be a part of this. This is important to discuss.

[@lisahughes8779]

Kale Godmaire if I could like this comment a million times, I would.

[@craftycriminalistwithms.z3053]

Kale Godmaire yes, you said it right.

[@cautionTosser]

so intense i couldn't watch it all in one go. but i am going to finish it. the fact that it is SO uncomfortable is an indication of just how important it is.

[@WendyDahling3]

9-10 years for ruining a child’s innocence! Being raped is horrible. Being raped by a person who is your blood and is supposed to protect you is beyond disgusting. I’m so sorry to anyone who’s had to experience this abuse. I’m proud of your strength to survive! I wish you all the happiness in the world!!!

[@smymimi]

That's exactly what I think. Those horrible abusers should be jailed for life.

[@YourSavezone9409]

they are afraid to say that child is sexual abused or even to say that to them salves

[@donnasanchez2988]

Chemical castration

[@2ndskinshannonhulllmt259]

Sheesh, each one of these women's journeys mirror my own in different ways big & small. They are unbelievably brave, strong for sharing.

[@gayleandreah]

I hate the Mother who is basically accusing the daughter for 'not telling'. What a bunch of unsupportive crap. YOU SHOULD HAVE TOLD ME. They don't call it grooming for nothing.

[@215FlowerPots]

I agree!!!!! I

[@KooterBigtots]

My anger initially goes there too....but if I think if this was my perspective, I think it natural for any parent to ask why they didn't reach out. But obviously her mother's anger and aggression was a solid reason why she didn't. She didn't want to lose her mom for killing her dad. Which I think is exactly what he'd deserve at the end. Her direct reaction was not helpful though.

[@oOIIIMIIIOo]

It is a normal reaction of desperation. You can't imagine your child would not tell you, until something takes place. You do not expect it. Children think their parenrs are god, but adults should know, that parents are inperfect humans, too.

[@CovidConQuitTheCensorship]

I agree wtf That's a bad parent right there. She makes it all about her and not her daughter

[@joanlynch5271]

That is all a part of the cycle of abuse. She probably abused her husband, who took his anger out on the defenseless children. It is a family that is in a power struggle. The wife is scathing and dominant, she cannot be happy. She has no idea what is going on!

[@TRUTHx247]

Anyone who could do this to any child deserves the DEATH penalty. Period.

[@brandi5803]

No way. That is too quick and easy. I say decades of slow, painful torture.

[@TRUTHx247]

@@brandi5803 As long as it’s not wasting our tax payers dollars, I’m all for it.

[@TheVeek192]

Oh, thank goodness that you added the "Period" at the end, or I would have thought that it was your opinion rather than a fact. Pffft.

[@TRUTHx247]

@@TheVeek192 Yeah. Period.

[@HerMajesty1]

Yet they get very light sentences. Just goes to show you how many are involved.

[@michaelmarzano2759]

My heart goes out to these three brave women. I’m an abuse victim and TOTALLY relate to these experiences and pain 😢

[@jansheldon6615]

Congrats on such SUPERB work! Speaking the unspeakable, tough going but it's the road to healing!!

[@MaryLove3713]

If Natasha's mother acted this horrific in front of cameras, imagine how she would have acted behind closed doors, something seems extremely strange with her defensive/ Combative behavior.

[@sarahmason9831]

I felt that also...almost like a hint of jealousy?

[@sarahmason9831]

@Linda Lowther that's the one

[@sarahmason9831]

@Linda Lowther me too hun..it brings out the mother bear in me..but I wouldnt be belittling my daughter like that tho..

[@hallucinatedovens8414]

The emotions associated with that level of guilt you can't understand

[@sarahmason9831]

@@hallucinatedovens8414 yes I absolutely can