I am speaking out yet again. Only this time I would like to say that I am disappointed in some of the responses I have received in reference to my interview.

 I have received some negative responses, even to the point that my husband and I chose to remove our children from the private school that they were attending. I was asked not to volunteer in their school anymore, and the decision came from “Dallas.” Now research has been done to find out the details of this decision. Dallas people say that they were “proud of my courage”; however, their decision was because some of the parents were “nervous and apprehensive” about me being around their children. This upset our family greatly because; being a Catholic School we expected a great deal more. I feel very judged and ostracized because of the things that happened to me and my family years ago. Furthermore, had they watched the whole interview rather than pick apart all of the negative, I believe the end result should have been obvious.

My intention for doing the interview was to bring out of the dark the generational abuse cycle that so many families had to endure. My family and I have been through a whole lot and have worked very hard to overcome the abuse in our past. Moreover, as I said in the interview, I haven’t abused my children in years, and NEVER have I ever sexually abused them. I wanted to help others by sharing my real unfortunate experiences in hopes that they would know they are not alone and you can break this cycle.

Every time I have mustered up the courage to tell what has happened, I have been slapped in the face. And now it’s happening again. The people that have been so judgmental must not have any idea the damage they are doing. As I said, I didn’t do this for any other reason, but to help others.

I made peace with my children years ago and really that forgiveness is all that should matter. My oldest child has watched the interview and her response was, “Mom I am so proud of you. I hope this helps other people.” So, those of you that are judging our family; you should think about the damage you are really doing. This attitude prevents others from coming out of the darkness and breaking the cycle of abuse.

May God bless you and change your hearts.

Gretchen