It was unfair, and Teddy deserved better
Written by Megan on October 12, 2008 – 5:41 pm -
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Teddy’s name |
Angie |
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Teddy’s age when 1st sexually abused |
6 |
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Who sexually abused Teddy |
stepbrother |
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Message from this Teddy to the rest of the world |
Just because what happened to Teddy is unspeakable does not mean it shouldn’t be spoken of. After more than five years of abuse, the pain that lingers for Teddy is the people who loved her who wouldn’t talk about it, who wanted to act as if naming it once meant it was solved, went away. Teddy knows parents hurt when this is done to their children, but victims of abuse need their support, strength, and courage. Instead, a lot of impossible choices were given to Teddy, including whether or not to break apart the family. It was unfair, and Teddy deserved better. |
Stumble it!
Tags: Incest
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Where was Elliot from SVU?
Written by Megan on October 10, 2008 – 7:45 am -
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Teddy’s name |
elliot |
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Teddy’s age when 1st sexually abused |
16 |
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Who sexually abused Teddy |
boyfriend, uncle, two friends |
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My ex-boyfriend would force me to have sex even when I told him it hurt, and had sex with me twice when I was unconscious. When I was asleep he masturbated on me and laughed at me when I woke up and had to shower. During that relationship, my uncle also got drunk and inappropriately rubbed my thigh in the back of the car while my parents where driving him home. After my boyfriend and I broke up, one of my friends got drunk and rubbed his penis up against my back when I was sleeping, and later pinned me down and tried to rape me. A few years later, another of my friends climbed on top of me while I was asleep and put his hand down my underwear and inside my top. I received little support from my friends or my family, and developed an anxiety disorder and depression. Six years since my abusive relationship, I am undergoing sexual assault counselling and am in a supportive relationship. Although it is still difficult for me to trust others and sleep with my partner, I am finally beginning to feel more in control of my life and less weighed down by guilt and shame. |
Many thanks to Alison at Three Times Kewl for the donation of the Teddy on a stick. The Teddy Tour desperately needs donations of new Teddies for the physical tour in Cairns on Oct 31. Every story tag from a survivor will be attached to a Teddy and displayed in a moving garden walk for members of the general public to hear the voices of survivors.
Stumble it!
Tags: friends, Incest, partner
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Living a full life is the best revenge!
Written by Megan on October 8, 2008 – 9:52 am -
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Teddy’s age when 1st sexually abused |
Around 8 |
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Who sexually abused Teddy |
brother |
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I was abused for a few years by my brother who was 3 years older. I never told. When another girl told, my life changed. My parents put so much into making his life as normal as possible and I was left to care for my younger siblings and answer their questions. I had no one to talk to. I eventually tried to take my life. I am no longer ashamed or worried about what my family thinks. I tell everyone my story. It is mine! I suffered many, many years and deserve to tell whom ever I want. I now have my own family and love my life. Life can be better, just seek professional help, never be ashamed, and choose to live. Living a full life is the best revenge! |
Stumble it!
Tags: Incest
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Umbrella Baby sought protection to stop the rein of perpetrators
Written by Megan on October 6, 2008 – 2:15 pm -
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EDITED by Megan 15.10.08, TAG contents removed at survivors request. |
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Tags: Incest
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Chess’ big step brother had his way with her
Written by Megan on October 2, 2008 – 12:51 pm -
Little Chess was first sexually assaulted at age six. The abuse continued until age 10 when Chess’s step brother left home.
The sexual assaults happened at home in Bundaberg although Chess now lives in Cairns.
Chess’ message to the rest of the world is: Please do not let child sexual abuse happen to any other people.
Stumble it!
Tags: Incest
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Bryn in Ireland was only 8
Written by Megan on September 29, 2008 – 10:01 am -
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Teddy’s name |
Bryn |
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Teddy’s age when 1st sexually abused |
8-10 and 14 |
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Who sexually abused Teddy |
Uncle and brother’s friend |
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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. |
Stumble it!
Tags: friend, Incest
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Lulu, skip to my safety
Written by Megan on September 15, 2008 – 10:25 am - 
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Teddy’s name |
Lulu |
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Teddy’s age when 1st sexually abused |
7 yrs, then 13-15yrs of age |
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Who sexually abused Teddy |
last time step father |
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Where Teddy now lives |
Queenlsnad |
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Message from this Teddy to the rest of the world |
Lulu was sexually abused as a seven year old by an unknown person. As a young teenager her step father used serious physical/emotional/mental abuse and threatened to rape her, to make the mother comply to his abusive demands. |
Stumble it!
Tags: Incest, stranger danger
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He should never have gotten away with it
Written by Megan on September 11, 2008 – 5:20 pm - 
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Teddy’s name |
Jed |
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Teddy’s age when 1st sexually abused |
9-12 |
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Who sexually abused Teddy |
Cousin |
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What town/country it happened in |
Mackay, QLD |
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Message from this Teddy to the rest of the world |
What happened was wrong. He should never have gotten away with it. I am no long a victim, I am a survivor. I no longer look back with despair, but forward to with hope and courage. We are all survivors..well done |
Stumble it!
Tags: Incest
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Incest in Sydney for Tara, age 8
Written by Megan on September 7, 2008 – 6:31 pm -
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Teddy’s age when 1st sexually abused |
eight years old |
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Who sexually abused Teddy |
father |
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What town/country it happened in |
Sydney Australia |
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Where Teddy now lives |
Sydney Australia |
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Message from this Teddy to the rest of the world |
We are valuable and worthwhile - don’t ever forget it! |
Send your own Teddy story tag here.
It will be worn in a Teddy Bear’s picnic, on a donated Teddy, on
October the 31st - Reclaim the Night and Halloween
Donations of new Teddies desperately needed. Please help children like Tara to have a voice. Donate a Teddy today.
Stumble it!
Tags: Incest
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Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear, with father and brother who didn’t care
Written by Megan on September 7, 2008 – 9:43 am -
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Teddy’s name |
Fuzzy |
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Teddy’s age when 1st sexually abused |
5-13 |
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Who sexually abused Teddy |
father and brother |
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Message from this Teddy to the rest of the world |
No longer without a voice, I tell my story although it’s too painful for many to hear. Why didn’t anyone see how much I hurt? How lost and alone I was? I take that scared little girl and walk along beside |
Stumble it!
Tags: Incest
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