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Info Out Loud: Gretchen's Story

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Posted: 9:19 AM Feb 27, 2008
Last Updated: 1:27 PM Jul 23, 2008
Reporter: Rick Mason, Executive Producer
Email Address: rmason@directresultsmarketing.net

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Just imagine. You’re a child and you say your prayers and head off to bed. Your just about to fall asleep, when your pulled from your bed in the middle of the night and beat from head to toe. For what? What did you do? "I guess this is normal," you think. Then to make it worse when you question your mother about it, you get knocked down flat on your back. Could this get worse?

"I know I’m no good." That’s what I was told my whole life, but why do they need to hit me?

This is what Gretchen thought her whole life. "Why does my daddy touch me there? I know this can’t be right, or maybe this is the way it’s supposed to be."

Gretchen grew up and did the only thing she learned as a child to her own children. Physical abuse was the norm for her. Why is she telling her story and sharing such personal information about her life? Only she can answer that.

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Posted by: Carrik Location: Lane OK. on Mar 14, 2008 at 07:34 PM
Gretchen, after hearing your story the abuse that I suffered at the hands of my adopted mother pales in comparison. Bless you for breaking the cycle. I wish you nothing but the best and hope that God will bless your life and the lives of your children.You were so lucky to find your husband as he saved your life as well as you saved his.

Posted by: Gena Location: Sherman on Mar 14, 2008 at 05:07 PM
I Feel Your Pain and I think all of this who went through the same thing would say that... Mine started when I was 6 and did not stop until I finally was able to leave my home at the age of 16 to live on my own,and from there on I was always on the look out when somebody would come up behind me or act like they were going to hit me,the feelin is always there I tried to tell my teachers when I would go to school with bruses and they contacted the DHS office and they would just take me right back to the home I would be the lier that is why it never stoped, and now that I have children of my own I promised myself that I would NEVER do to them what has been done to me,and to this day being 37 I have keep my promise to myself and my children so I to broke the cycle, Wish you all the best of Luck,keep your head up high Never show fear.

Posted by: Brittnie Location: Oklahoma Madill on Mar 11, 2008 at 01:20 PM
I was abuse sexual, as well,My my uncle. I can not hear her story because i am in a coffie shop with wi/fi but when I get head phones I will come back to hear how she may handle her past. I think I handle mine fine. Or least try to.

Posted by: T on Mar 8, 2008 at 12:23 AM
My husband was not abused but watched his father abuse both mentally and physically his mother and he did it to me when we first got together. He was trying so hard not to be like his father that he was just like him. He realized that when I was going to leave and decided to change not only for us or our children but for himself most of all. Things affect all of us different I was also abused and would never dream of treating my children like that,but just because we have been there doesnt mean we can or cannot justify how another person behaves who has been through similar circumstances. Gretchen is very brave because she took the steps to change her life and also because she choose to tell her story,knowing that people would criticize her. The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. I am very touched by her courage,we shouldnt look down on her because she is only trying to correct her mistakes.

Posted by: Dot Location: Sherman on Mar 7, 2008 at 08:15 PM
Gretchen you should be proud of what you have accomplished. Its too bad the lady before was not as forthcoming as you. So many victims or abusers do not have the guts to be as honest about the things that happy.

Posted by: Amanda Location: whitesboro, tx on Mar 7, 2008 at 09:07 AM
This was a great, sad, story. I hope and pray that she heals and has great things still happening in her life. I hope she never stops trying to be a better mother and never thinks about ending her life. Please do not let this be a one time story. I hope that you continue to do updates on her. She has a special place in my heaart and I would love to see her continue to grow. Thank you

Posted by: Jessica Location: Ardmore on Mar 6, 2008 at 05:27 PM
I don't care how bad your life is. I was physically, sexually and emotionally abused maybe even worse. I did not talk about it for 20years. My husband finally got me to talk about it and seek counseling after all the nightmares, and i still have them. I DO NOT abuse my children and never have even thought about it. My major goal is to give them the life i didn't have. They have a wonderful mother and father and get all the respect they deserve. In life you make your choices, you decided to beat your children. I know what she feels, i have been there but as adults you make the choices. I choose to give my children a life they deserve. I am the most well adjusted person and have genuin characteristics that mostpeople want. I turned my life, as an adult, to a positive. Every day as an adult i make choices and i have to answer to god for MY choices not anyone elses.

Posted by: J. R. Location: Sherman on Mar 5, 2008 at 08:00 PM
And you people believed her.

Posted by: SANDI Location: BELLS on Mar 4, 2008 at 05:57 PM
GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU GRETCHEN!! I'VE BEEN WHERE YOU HAVE BEEN AND I FEEL YOUR PAIN!! SO GLAD YOU FINALLY BROKE THE CYCLE!

Posted by: Donna Location: Denison on Feb 27, 2008 at 10:27 AM
I really admire this young woman for her courage in taking responsibilty for her actions. With her life it would have been very easy for her to take another path. This just goes to show that you can change and for her to be so personal truly convinces me that she is trying to make a difference. These things happen and people are in the same type of situations all around us. To bring this to the for-front should give hope to those that need it. Good luck to you Gretchen! I'm so glad that someone talks about reality and offers help.