UNCUT: Interview with Dawn, a child abuse survivor

Dawn Interview

[@majarasovic7389]

I know that smile. Her smile is her defense mechanism. Same here.

[@Ann963]

I immediately recognized the smile too. 😢

[@laurafay2796]

yup, my default face too

[@kungfupanda1705]

Sweet, sweet girl. Everything and everyone who ever harmed you is behind you now. These people weren't parents and your mother was not only allowing this but, instigating it. Your sister was pitted against you on purpose, to further your pain and torture......and rewarded for abusing you as well. You didn't deserve this - you NEVER deserved this. I hope you are surrounded by people who love you now ❤

[@chetyoubetya8565]

If only that was true. Your abuse experience is never behind you because you are out of the situation. Abuse changes how a child's brain is structured, forever. Lots of times when you are abused growing up you even unconsciously gravitate to abusive situations and people not to mention you are more prone to depression and anxiety. Then there is the wonderful potential that you can repeat the horrible abuse cycle with your children. Sorry abuse even when it has physically and emotionally ended lasts a lifetime and that is it why is so damaging.

[@damon1717]

What a brave young angel she is. She brought me to tears when she asked if she could take her glasses off.

[@quantaVastitude2021]

I won't talk to my mother if this happened to me and she didn't protect me . No excuse to abuse

[@laurafay2796]

The problem is you end up bonding with your abusers. I depended on mine for survival and also became co-dependent thinking about theirr childhoods. instead of saving myself. I would have loved to cut emotional ties with them both but didn't know how. Still struggling with it even though neither have changed and one is dying.

[@springspring9029]

I disowned my bio mom for not believing or protecting me. Best thing I ever did. Such a weak woman, she is

[@michelleld3501]

Your mother witnessed that and did nothing? She deserves jail time just for that

[@laurafay2796]

My mom never stopped my physical abuse. she was terrified of not being able to feed her kids. she was raised in terrible abuse herself but I still feel terribly betrayed and abandoned

[@Jay-pe4gx]

She's so beautiful and has such a heart warming smile. Its a shame that sick people like those can find it within themselves to try wrecking such a precious life :/

[@Jessypardon]

So much respect for you! Such a strong girl!

[@ma-ma-mamary3946]

Gosh. She was so young. Her speaking patterns sounds just like how my 16 y.o. carries a conversation. Pauses, nervous chuckles, self blame, etc.

[@adristrydom5154]

Bless you beautiful sister. So so proud of you. God will never fail you. He will heal you bit by bit and surround you with songs and shouts of deliverance. He's going to use all you've been through and work it together for good. You already have a powerful testimony. Never give up, no matter how you feel. Hugs

[@tressabaker6514]

She's such a pretty young Girl. Should've never had to go through all that!

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

I stumbled upon this. Wow! So many adults failed her. She is being too nice about essentially forgiving her complicit mom. Funny how a spotlight brings out this understanding caring concern from the once complicit mother. Really, the mother ought to be held fully accountable here. Kids just cant, or dont know to keep an evidence trail of what is severe trauma. Then, as she implied earlier in interview, no one believed her. Just how ??? Adults failed her. This kind of twisted violence shouldnt be ever tolerated. Dont let that complicit do nothing mom off the hook. Apparently adults can easily get away with inflicting bizarre harm on kids. These sick adults can walk scot free. Why? That shouldnt be the case. Abusive trash should live in fear of retribution for their unforgivable crimes, as well as carry a public record like a sign around their neck of their sickening crimes. Do not excuse the abusers. There were two in this case.

[@Andrea.R.S]

I think that its the love, and peace of God in her, that allows her to appear in a way that most find a little peculiar. Its not about living in the past. In the big picture she caught a glimpse of her forevermore. She called upon her God and he answered.

[@susanbeach9872]

She had 3 abusers……sister is the third….

[@therootedwife]

This interview honestly shouldn’t have happened, she isn’t ready yet. She maybe in a heavier environment but she hasn’t even fully processed everything that actually happened to her and probably won’t until she is older and can cognitively understand it all. She is very much still in a protective state that is due to mental survival. I am praying for true healing and restoration for this young lady. Very brave and courageous to share your story, thank you!

[@deriene_rocha]

I didn't experience this leval of abuse, but I relate with the way her family works... I was the scape goat and my sister was protected, she becames even worst than my father now as an adult. My mother was on their side, but pretending to be a caring person... In reallity, she was also doing all just thinking on herself, in a passive agressive way. Its horrible, because when we have siblings that are not reciving the same treatment, is even harder to convincing others or even ourselves that the abuse is real and we not being dramatic or crazy...😞 I feel like I lost my young years, but I promise I'll be happy now... Thanks for share and I hope you will be happy and at peace too, as well as everyone going trough similar situations...

[@ChoctawNawtic4]

Totally narcissists!!

[@Sqsq909]

I am floored and by what she survived. That was the last thing she deserved and is obviously beyond strong to persist through life

[@Natasha___.]

Such a beautiful, sweet girl. There's a whole lot of sadness behind that smile, but she'll build her confidence day by day. She'll do amazing in something structured like the marines, they will bring out the best in her.

[@cleols5433]

Stunned by how courageous this young woman is 🙏❣

[@learntcriscross5292]

This is heartbreaking to listen to :/

[@leonoralatorre8215]

The man who abused this girl is solely responsible for that aberration, but I cannot help saying that many women who are mothers have failed to fulfill their responsibility in the care and protection of their children. Being a mother and bringing a human being into the world is a huge responsibility and the well-being of the children comes first when making any decision. That is why I appreciate the honesty of some women who decide not to get pregnant or have children because they are not willing to assume that responsibility. Children should not come into the world to fill emotional voids or because it is what society expects.

[@theresekirkpatrick3337]

You can rise above your raising/abuse you deserved none of this. You’re a beautiful child of God and have a whole world ahead of you. Would love an update

[@flowersforthedead5182]

...making his dog attack her. That was in the painted bird.

[@teresacorley7874]

This girl still really needs help it would be good for her to go on the Dr Phil show to get the rest of what help she needs this girl has a long ways to go to get help

[@franjocilic2694]

Dawn:"My sister is barver." Also Dawn: Talks openly about what was done to her. What about her biological father?

[@deborahhenderson149]

Bless your heart. I am sooo sorry your Mum did not protect you and that she helped to spoil those years for you. Thank gdness you are strong willed and got through this BS. Hope your stepdad goes to Hell.

[@snoopy-mf7nv]

Sounds like a scapegoat, golden child, scenario, Very likely pathological grandiose narcissism in the stepfather and possibly covert mother. Very sad.

[@WarrenByrdSpeak]

Hey, she’s still processing all this craziness, so it’s a little ahead of her to be touting warning signs and red flags…or giving advice on how to be concerning dealing with what she is still going through.

[@kristenmartin3806]

Jesus please pursue her heart and give her your peace.

[@RenataYeshua]

Gurl YOUR mon is faking "coming around". YOU DO not trust that demon she will continuously try to destroy you; the devil uses her. Just stay on KZbin healing narcissism self educate. Gurl you're such a beautiful survivor a gem a diamond a fighter GORGEOUS AND GOD HAS A BIG PLAN FOR YOU!!!!!!

[@stargazingdaydreamer]

Very common. One in four girls abused but some man. Men need to leave kids alone.

[@Caroline-55-e5x]

OUTSTANDING ❣️❣️❣️

[@Lovereignsupreme]

The mom is the worst ,she supplied the victim and abuser .How desperate the need for love can make people.

[@teresacorley7874]

Why isn't this girl getting the help she needs

[@melissaschubert1653]

What a precious girl❤️❤️

[@ErinVerdin]

Yes please

[@addisonpage1]

1:17. strange audio glitch

[@beleeve9421]

💕🙏🏻

[@Cocktailqueen]

💔

[@liquido2978]

😭

[@queida4real]

Sad your mom has to catch up

[@molitorsk]

Hummmm. Very sad story if true.