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Teddy’s name

Darci

Teddy’s age when 1st sexually abused

5 & 9

Who sexually abused Teddy

Neighbor & Trusted Family Friend

What town/country it happened in

Northern California & Sacramento Area

Where Teddy now lives

Central California

Message from this Teddy to the rest of the world

Darci was first assaulted by the teenager across the street at the age of five. He suggested a game of hiding in the bushes and peeking under clothes. It seemed fun until he tried to push his penis inside her and it hurt. He made her promise not to tell anyone and she didn’t until therapy 25 years later!
At the age of nine, while visiting a couple who were very close family friends in another city, her family went out for the afternoon leaving her alone with the trusted man in his 40’s who had been like a father figure to her older brother (still wondering about that relationship). She was sitting back on the pillows of the pullout sofa reading the comics of the newspaper when he quietly told her to continue reading and to not look past the paper. She felt his hands remove her shorts and panties and then felt his tongue on her private parts. It felt strange and exciting and she was too afraid to say anything because she didn’t know what to do. He continued for a while and then stopped. She was frozen and ashamed. He quietly told her not to tell anyone. Later she was taking a shower and he peeked in on her and smiled lewdly.
The next day, while they were at a lake, he found her by herself for a few moments on the boat dock and kissed her on the lips - french kissed! It was weird and gross! He did this a couple more times during the long weekend visit. She waited 21 years to tell anyone until she finally went through counseling and group therapy.
Today, Darci has a wonderful husband and family and lives a very happy life. It took many years to forgive, but she will never forget. She still feels too ashamed to tell people, but her loving husband knows and understands and thinks she’s the most beautiful woman in the world.

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Teddy’s name

Bryn

Teddy’s age when 1st sexually abused

8-10 and 14

Who sexually abused Teddy

Uncle and brother’s friend

What town/country it happened in

Galway

Where Teddy now lives

Ireland

Message from this Teddy to the rest of the world

They can’t get away with it. Don’t suffer in silence, there are people to help.

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Teddy’s name

Butters

Teddy’s age when 1st sexually abused

12

Who sexually abused Teddy

Steven

What town/country it happened in

Woodstock, Ga

Where Teddy now lives

Atlanta, Ga

Message from this Teddy to the rest of the world

Don’t let fear silence you. Reach out and find strength in someone who believes you.

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Teddy’s name

Lynn

Teddy’s age when 1st sexually abused

10

Who sexually abused Teddy

a cousin’s soon to be husband

What town/country it happened in

West Virginia, USA

Where Teddy now lives

Virginia, USA

Message from this Teddy to the rest of the world

This was the first incident with 3 more by different men to follow in her lifetime. Teddy Lynn is not a victim, she is a SURVIVOR :-)!

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Teddy’s name

Serenity

Teddy’s age when 1st sexually abused

4

Who sexually abused Teddy

son of parents’ friends

What town/country it happened in

Wisconsin, USA

Where Teddy now lives

Wisconsin

Message from this Teddy to the rest of the world

May we all find serenity from our past

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I wish I had not waited so long to tell… now i can go to bed and not be afraid to fall asleep… what a gift that is!

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