From the ages of 5-7 years I was continually molested by a relative in their preteen and teenage years. That baby in the pictures. It was something that started out as a game that I had to keep secret. I was told if I told a grownup I would get a spanking and be in trouble because I wasn't a good girl. This was over 20 years ago and it still has an unsettling effect on me. This relative was middle school aged at the time and knew it was wrong. It went from making me kiss them to physically hurting me if I didn't do what I was told. I never told anyone for fear of being in trouble.
People are defending Josh Duggar because he was young. I don't know how the girls he molested feel. I just know how I felt and how I still feel. His age doesn't justify the abuse. I understand wanting to protect your child but if FOUR of your younger children were affected then get all of the children involved some help instead of hiding it from authorities and pretending it didn't happen. When I was a teenager I first opened up about it to my boyfriend (now husband) and you could see the anger and hurt in his eyes.It took me 15 years to tell my parents and they still wanted to take action. I've gotten to a point in my life where I can talk about it and not feel ashamed or that it was my fault. I hope that these five girls have found true peace. The adults defending Josh Duggar should be ashamed. I may be bitter but I hope he gets everything he deserves and more. Molestation is molestation there is no grey area.anyone who hurts a child should be punished. Please listen and don't dismiss what your children say. Be their heros. If I hadn't had constant love and support from my parents or my amazing husband who listened to me cry and never expected anything from me ,I don't know where I would be. I will write about happier things soon I promise but this has been eating away at me.
