This is a painful story of a predator who knows his prey. I was abused by a family member since age 7. This destroyed my life. In short I saw my ex best friends boyfriend looking at my daughter with lustful eyes. I never could like him from the first day I saw him, maybe that was just my instincts. On Christmas day 2022 he acted and asked her how old she is. She then told him I'm 15. He then responded that her body looks good for a 15yr old. When she told me that I told my friend I don't ever want her boyfriend in our company and I don't want him at my house ever again. In short she chose her boyfriends side and said I'm over reacting. I will always believe a child if an adults behavior makes her uncomfortable you need to act. Stay Blessed Jan
My own experience left me super in tune with predators, I can spot them as soon as I walk into a room, I trained as a youth leader and done many councillors courses to the point that I can pick out signs of abuse in kids especially after getting to know them. Very sad story
An aquaintance, a middle age guy with quite some ego was smitten with a pretty teenager (17 years maybe), we both knew her although not closely and we were all present at the same function. I do not think he had any intentions to _really_ hit on her, but the fool still wanted to impress her, and thought he paid her a compliment when he simpered: "You are such a beautiful woman." Her retort: "For you - _child_ " / Slow handclap.
@@jdr9419 I know your pain. I'm 47 and the scars still haunts me. I cant sleep without a light being on in my bedroom. Strongs sending you love and light.
I’m am sorry your abuse started younger than mine. Once it’s done it can’t be undone. I’m happy to see you can now recognize a predator and use that to protect your daughter. You don’t deny what your instincts tell you. I too have the same instincts and accept someone’s disbelief as their problem. You can only do so much. Telling your friend was the best action you could have taken to protect your daughter. Congratulations!
Thank you for letting her just speak. One thing I know about being a survivor is that people don't actually want to listen long enough to really hear our stories.
I myself shared my story to a ..friend. she told everyone she could about it in our neighborhood I'm now avoided at all costs🫠😶🥶 my entire family are in denial about the fact it started in my own family. Sad 😔
@@deborahstone9696I'm so sorry for how you are feeling treated. I'm sending my love and prayers to you and wish I could be your friend to be there for you.
@@deborahstone9696.. I am so sorry you were betrayed by more than one person. 'Living well is the best revenge' is true. For anyone to betray your trust about such a vile truth is disgusting. People cannot understand the actions of pedophiles can and often does have a long-term/lifetime impact. Such trauma can lead us to find an inner strength we didn't realize we had. At age seven I decided to be a survivor. Your strength is a great asset. Be proud that you survived in spite of their closed minds. You have zero fault re the attack or the closed-minded relatives and others in your hometown.
I'm a rape & domestic violence survivor. From 5 to 11 years old I was groomed, raped, sold, & under mind control by my uncle.. I still get flashbacks. Chunks of memory still missing. Predators like My uncle are EVIL!! I've witnessed & been through horrific things. The monster didn't even get a smack on the wrist!!
Yeah my mom had that happen to her too but it was her mom that did it so now she has suppressed memory she has flashbacks she’s lived the hardest life came on a Harley Davidson from Cali all the way to Boston at age of 12 and kept running away from everything and everyone. Like and lil bro rip he was shot and killed for no reason the guy only got a cellphone.. crazy world
Love the Anna gave Jan space to speak and share her story without interrupting. . Such a tragically riveting story and I’m so proud of the work she is doing.
This story is mind blowing! Kidnapped twice? Law enforcement dropped the ball on so many levels. This creep/monster should never ever be on the streets.
Be very careful who you trust. Period. At age "6" I was told if I ever said anything both my parents would go to prison and the courts would place me with the closest living relative --- that was the predator. (My Father's brother married my Mother's sister. We lived on the same street.) I never wanted to be the reason my parents were arrested so I kept quiet. When I was in my 40s my Father had passed and my Mother asked why I had slept with a large knife under my mattress until I was old enough to legally own a gun. I finally shared my experiences. SHE BELIEVED ME! That was important. Thankfully some of the stigma against victims is lessening. If it helps just one person it is worth reliving the nightmares.
@XxNightxX you are absolutely and wonderfully correct. I taught my children that it didn’t matter who touched them or made them feel like they’d be hurt , they needed to tell me. It’s something an adult needs to handle. I explained threats to keep silent and that they are lies. I told them I meant anyone, a teacher, a friend, a relative, or even their father. I as accused of robbing them of their childhood. I didn’t care and my standard response is, there are lots of people out there willing to rob my child of their innocence and not think twice about it. Some things can’t be undone,
My predator was in my house..my father. I've healed but it did change things in me for ever. I'm sorry this happened to you Jan. Honestly predators are most often known but not always.
12 hours ago I just told a new boyfriend about my abuse. (Still nerve wracking at 53). In our discussion I told him the trauma was "nothing" compared to the response of my parents when I finally told them. You are SO correct that it is the support received that allows one to begin to heal. Non-belief/minimizing/blaming the victim causes incredibly deep destruction. Btw: he listened quietly, he asked a couple respectful questions, and with unwavering, strong, protective love let me know he "had" me. Most importantly, there was NO question that I understood he fully blamed the perpetrator. Lastly, it was his genuine "I am sorry it happened to you" that melted my heart. Even at middle age we still hold a piece of ourselves back until we know we are in the company of someone we fully trust. Being so vulnerable at the moment of sharing one's experience(s) is truly an act of courage. Beautiful is/was the moment it was compassionately received! Being loved and supported feels as good at 53 as it would have at 10!! Peace of heart to all of you in the "club" we never wanted to join.✌
I am 63. Last May I told my husband (of 35 years) about my childhood filled with torture, rape and abuse I endured from my brother. I hid it away to protect myself but it was eroding my life with years of depression and anxiety. I'm reliving all the trauma again.
If you can, I'd love to let Jan know how much her story soothed my heart. I am a parent of a teen son (ages 14-16) that was trafficked, while living at home, using drugs and blackmail. The guilt is overpowering and crippling. She was so gracious with her parents. The manipulation she experienced...the brainwashing... This story today reminded me that he was being groomed to hide it from us by professional predators. Jan, thank you for your work to inform the public and safety agencies. You are doing important work.
It is absolutely horrible that Jan went through such horrendous abuse by someone that her, her entire family, and community trusted and loved!!! She is such a beautiful and strong woman and I commend her for speaking out and being so open with her story!!! She is an inspiration to listen, to believe, to stay strong and thrive!!! 🥰🥰🥰
Jan may have coped better than other victims, it was a very unique scenario. She always knew her parents, family, community loved her and she had a great childhood before , so that gave her resiliency. Normally predators do not even go after children with her biography because they are dangeours, those children have a good rapport with the parents they might be uncontrollable for the predator and tell parents. He was a fully blown sociopath. She did not feel the unclear shame of other victims that sense that something is off also because of the secrecy that is required by the perpetrator (it was the alien's order and _they_ asked for secrecy, not the man that was also under their order). And all she did served to protect her family, even mankind. So that gave her some agency, she did not do it (endure it) from the position of a victim but from the position of protecing (not really, but this is how she felt about it when he had sex with her. And her trauma is determined by how she felt about the act, not how it really was). She honestly believed that too was serving a higher purpose, and did not have a chance to refuse what the aliens asked for, so she did not have bad or even ambigious feelings torwards him. Feeling betrayed (even on an unconscious level) was not an issue. Of course she carried the burden of responsibility (to keep quiet or bad things would happen to her family and herself). And the sense of betrayal may have hit her at age 16, but then she was likely better to cope and those feelings came after the s**l abuse had stopped for several months. So anger and enduring the act was separated.
This monster psychopath was so evil...you KNOW he couldnt remain normal for long, so...what the Hell did he do to his own kids...and WHY werent they removed from their home?! Also, when did the microphone speaker get discovered inthis child's room?!
I'm blown away by the preparation and long term effort he put into this, it's another level of evil. What an amazing woman though to speak so openly about the horrific ordeal she went through over so many years. She's an inspiration and the ultimate example of overcoming. I hope she helps many families and children avoid it happening to them.
They’re the type that own the world because they are so smart. Our entire economy is based on fiat currency 💴 a literal ponzi scheme that runs the monetary system of the world imagine how brilliant they are
Only bizarre in as much as its difficult to understand how, why her parents didn't know something was up, but I lived through those times and people were different back then, children were children for a lot longer and every friend of our parents were an uncle or aunt, at 12 I was still playing with dolls !!!
@Linda James I grew up at that time too, and there were tons of parents who would have caught onto his manipulation tactics, and would not have let things slide because they were flattered by his words. They knew something was up, but they wanted to save face. That's negligence.
He was a clever psychopath it's as much about having power over people as sex . In fact sexual abuse is about abuse of power because they have all the power, and a child is powerless .
Her father had been trying to pull away from them in the beginning. It literally crossed his mind that he felt they were spending a little too much time with the other family maybe he did feel something wrong but didn’t go on his instinct. Truly insane and sad story wow!
The Netflix series was extremely SAD, but if it weren't a True Story it just seemed impossible that her parents were that naive. It was great as was the original Documentary was, too.
This crime really was horrific. . . I know first hand, how oblivious parents can be (or they can’t handle the truth). When it was revealed what myself and my sibs went through; we were yelled at for ‘not saying something’. When you’re threatened, it takes awhile to release your shame. Even though it wasn’t any fault of your own. Know you are not alone and it is okay to seek help if you are struggling. Stay strong out there❤❤❤
I'm so very sorry for what yall went through. I can't even imagine. & the fact there are parents that shame their kids/don't believe them is so sad. Sending prayers & hugs to you all.💗
Poor woman. Her parents failed her so very much. She is so forgiving and has so much grace for them. Her parents were undeserving of this. Their testimony is horrific. I'm sorry It may be wrong of me to blame the parents, but they thought about their skeletons being exposed before protecting their daughter
That's how it's done. My mom was SA'd by her father and his two step brothers. She never said a damn thing.until she was much older and had her own family. No one in her family believed her. Her father was even told what she said and he was heard saying, "I'll talk to her". He never did. My brother SA'd me and our cousin. I was 4 and he was 16. Our cousin was 5, had cancer and had just had her leg amputated...he was 21 and SA'd her. He did the same to both of us. His wives? He targeted two women who had small children at the time. He left wife 1 when her daughter finally moved out at 21. Wife 2 was met 7 years ago when her two daughters were 5 and 8. I'm done being quiet and keeping HIS secret. Now he wants to sue me, lol. I call his bluff and he's still been silent.
I think if you listen to this interview again, you will understand why her parents didn't fully comprehend what was happening. And her father had nothing more to do with the man after she was abducted the first time. Our society didn't have the same level of awareness back in the 70's as today. Pedophiles were "dirty old men" whose house you avoided on the way home from school, not handsome, charming, beloved friends. These two families had been very close, and though he was a little odd, they thought he just liked kids. They saw him as a family man, not some perv. Also, seducing her mother was an effective red herring, and created enough turmoil to distract attention away from his true objective of targeting the girl. I think they were just too nice for their own good, and confused by events and behaviours designed to do exactly that. A professional predator sowed chaos, and took advantage of their inability to recognize that they were being played by a massive creep.
What a Special Edition it was too! Jan is not only a brave woman but as a child she was incredibly brave. I’ve heard her story before, but when it comes from her it’s even more powerful. The message and legacy she wants to leave is hugely important. Thanks so much Ana and Jan for doing this episode ❤️
How does one ever trust again? This is so awful, this woman is a true survivor, she is so brave and incredible. I wish her all the healing and peace in the world
I know this podcast is older, but, I just watched it. I can so relate. I was 4 years old in 1974. My mother gave birth to me at 17. I weighed 4lb and 4 ounces. A 17 year old doesn't want a baby, let alone a sick baby. A long story short, we lived in a trailer park. My mother cleaned a trailer weekly, for a married lawyer. He clearly groomed me. I ended up in his water bed with him molesting me. He put bricks against the door so my friends couldn't get in. I never told anyone. I didn't know what to tell. The molester showed up at my 5th birthday party for some reason. I remember screaming and crying hysterically. I told my mother he liked my hand. I couldn't comprehend why he did what he did. The court gave him a slap on the hand. I later ended up being sexual abused from the time I was 6 years old until 11 years old by my step brother, who is 6 years older than me. I never received justice. I hope karma is a thing. My prayers go out to all the victims and survivors. I pray for justice for all.
So sorry what you endured! I know the mental struggle of self blame and the toll this takes on one’s self worth. 60 yrs later I still struggle .My abuser was married to a sister.I never told!
This story broke my heart, I know there are many others like this! I have no words, just tears for everyone who is a victim of molestation! I wish hugs could heal!
Jan is courageous! I would love to hear about her healing journey. I’m struggling through mine. Having flashbacks and all…with tears rolling down I say a prayer for all of the victims of SA. It’s never something you forget and it haunts you until you heal. It changes you completely. Jan thank you for your transparency, I’m sorry this horrible experience happened to you. ❤
You did amazing interviewing this victim. Thank you for letting her speak and tell her truth. You were so delicate while asking appropriate questions. ❤
A truly horrendous and shocking story. It is unbelievable but I believe every bit of it. Kudos to Jan and her family for bringing their experiences to the forefront. I am relieved that that monster can't do this to anyone else.
You guys are the ONLY PEOPLE who truly understand how abusive and manipulative men operate. Truly. I'm married to a sociopath and even moving across the country, he STILL finds ways to terrorize and stalk me, my family, and everyone I know. Oh, but he's cunning. He is so slick. He can always smooth things over with his words. He is charismatic and always adored and seen as such a wonderful guy. Anna gets it. You make me feel so validated and understood.
@@NBA0 I am speaking about abusive and manipulative men, not women. But yes there are obviously abusive and manipulative women but that's not what I am personally discussing.......
Jan and her family are so courageous to open their deepest darkest most traumatic events of the past. They had to know that they’d be publicly scrutinized and judged. But the sharing of the horrific story with the intent to help others to not feel so alone or isolated is admirable. Jan is an OG.
I am so happy to have seen this True Crime Podcast. This is so hard and honest of Jan to have shared with Everyone in The World. I know that in my Own horrific experience that it is heart wrenching when We are not believed. I had several people not believe Me. I finally had it all cloudy in my head. I went through lots of counseling and it helped Me a great deal. I finally put down that bag of shame because it was not mine. I had been drugged also. I did not recognize right away whom my predator was and that He had hurt Me. I remember a counselor saying to Me, “You don’t have to know who the burglar is to not know that Someone broke into Your house.” That was it and I was able to let go of it and it was not my fault that the predator has attacked Me. Thank You for having this BEAUTIFUL, WONDERFUL, BRAVE AND STRONG WOMAN ON YOUR SHOW TODAY! Watching this helped Me a GREAT DEAL. Prayers for Everyone that is a Survivor and was Once a Victim but now, is a Hero for sharing their stories to help Others. 😊🥺😢🙂😌😁😊💜👍🏼👋🏼
OMG!!! Jen, I am glad you are still here to tell this story, this guy is a monster to all the family, good luck in all that you do. Ana, you are an amazing reporter with so much passion.
ANA...Based on how crazy manipulative this predator psychopath was...are the authorities 100 percent SURE the guy is truly dead from suicide?! I wouldnt put it past him to kill someone else...and leave his id on that body.
I am so sorry for what she had to go through. A prior victim of family, it makes so much sense for how u described your story. Thanks for speaking up and sharing!
Woah 😮 I’ve never seen Anna look so stunned and she’s heard some shocking tales! That says it all. Wow thank you Jan for sharing your story and message - people need to hear this for many reasons. Appreciated this episode ❤ you ladies are badass.
@@AnaGNews I’m so excited to get a reply from you - it’s like getting a hello from my favorite celebrity. 😊 Keep up all the great work you do to bring awareness to the world and to advocate for the victims of these horrible crimes. Thanks so much Ana.
Or your parents. They allowed this pervert into their home and even had their own sexual relationship with him, separate and as a couple. They're just as bad. Hearing the creator say "to some degree enabled and allowed access to their daughter" made me disgusted. No, not "to some degree" that is absolutely 100% what they did. They GAVE their child to him. They should ALL 3 be locked up. They're every bit the predator that he is. While this monster had "kidnapped" their daughter (I use that term loosely, he didn't kidnap her, he didn't have to, they gave their daughter to him!) The mother went to see him and have a sexual relationship with him. She returned to the family at one point but left Jan with him. This didn't happen once, but at least twice they let him take her. They're even more responsible than he is. He's the addict, they're the suppliers. They had the obligation to their daughter to keep her safe and they served her up to him on a platter. We call that sex trafficking these days.
Although it was never said, they were all obviously MORMON. What a nightmare for her to endure. My predator got me pregnant when I was 11 y/o. They took my baby away from me after I gave birth and gave me a doll. It broke my little mind and my memories didn't come back until after I gave birth to my son in my 30's. Now I'm 63 y/o and have my DNA at a couple of famous sites hoping one day to find my baby. Of course, I probably have grandchildren and maybe even great grandchildren too. The person who did that to me died along time ago. I would go after him if he was still alive.
What is it about these Mormon communities????? Does the Devil see the weaknesses? It sounds like his playground. There seems to be a highway between Cardson Alberta down through Idaho and Utah to Arizona where they all live. Look at the horrendous Daybell case. I wonder how many countless other Mormons are searching for truth and God and that is why they get so carried away? I hope you have left the Mormon cults. All of them. Those people are so gullible. So blinded. Mormonism is not Christianity.‼️
I hope his soul knocked a hole in the bottom of hell. Cause I'm sure the devil 😈 fixed a nice place for him, him being part of the devil 😈 in disguise! No telling how many he's violated. The Lord ended it for him in order for u to find peace an not mess up ur life after he had already done enough. Heartfelt ❤️ prayers an hope ur life is good! 🙏😥🌹
This is a great story you shared with us. It gives everyone a lesson. Good luck to you Jan❤️ The good thing is you remember all of the things that happen to you, you're a brave woman, strong, and a very intelligent person.
Predators are cunning. They will go to any lengths to get to their victims. Jan's family were devout Mormons, as were her abusers family. Child SA is still very prevalent in that community and is often covered up by the LDS church and their expensive legal department. Jan is an amazing woman. Her work will help so many children and their parents. We need to have open dialogue with our children, reassuring them that they can tell us about anything they find uncomfortable. We must believe them and act.
Please don't blame this on the church because it has absolutely nothing to do with the church and everything to do with a very sick and perverted man. Did you hear her or any of her family blame the church no you didn't because the church had nothing to do with it
The Mormonism teaching also explains why she accepted the alien story so quickly, also having watched all t hose movies. Stockholm can happen to anyone but this amount of grooming is cruelly wicked. I don't have Mormon faith but know there are mostly good ones. We tend to believe what we are exposed to. I don't think I could forgive this perfidious man. Reminds me of the ones who spend years building tunnels and bunkers only he used psychological methods.
@@ellenthom34 you do realize that it's not mormonism right It is called the Church of Jesus Christ of latter day Saints and from what I understand they no longer like to be called Mormon
this clears up so much, im very familiar with this story and have seen it in past crime documentaries and Jan is so strong and amazing and seems like such a well rounded grown up. So happy she has survived and hope she is living her best life in spite of this horrible thing that took up so much of her young life. she clearly loves and forgives her parents and its important for people to realize that if Jan can forgive and love her parents unconditionally, than everyone else should not continue to bash and blame them because it has clearly just made things worse for her. thanks for being so open and honest and having the strength to speak out about your experience, not everyone could do that. thanks also Ana !😉 youre my favorite!!
Nope. Her parents share a good amount of the blame. Them being so gullible and stupid allowed this monster to do this sick and bizarre shit to this woman when she was a young girl.
Her whole family was sick. Both her mom and dad was having sexual relationships with that pedo. So even she’s denying their involvement I believe her family was as responsible as her kidnapper. They all were weirdos
...kidnap ur daughter , then have an affair w/the Perp! Like th?!?! Guillabble, naive, to be Blunt Dumb!!! Idk it’s my Opinion. The mom became a Social worker too! 🤦🏻♀️
Just incredible. To be manipulated like that at such a young age. There are so many sick people in this world. You really do have to be careful with who you trust especially around children.
JAN's parents were too wishy-washy over their daughter's disappearance! I would have trusted my own gut...called FBI IMMEDIATELY, GOT MY BROTHER-IN-LAW SHERIFF TO GRILL "Bastard B's" wife and kids! As a mother, I would have lured B to a "secret hook-up" ...and left his severed weenie and body dumped in desert.
An amazing and strong woman with incredible compassion for others. I sincerely hope that her mission to talk and help others who are or have experienced the horror from these predators really helps her heal. Her message to parents to "just listen and believe your children" shows us that she truly is dedicated to her cause.
Just wanted to say- I love these longer videos! I feel like I truly get to understand the victim and it gives a better understanding of what they went through.
Thank you to you and your parents for being so generous in sharing the whole truth of your story with the world. Sharing the story seems to be about as traumatizing as the story itself. As the victim, you will no doubt have the compassion of others. I applaud the bravery of your parents to share their mistakes with the world.
Wow. Diabolical. This woman is so sweet. It's so great that she survived and remains as nice as she in spite of what she went through. Thank you for telling your story. When she said the words "listen, acknowledge, believe, I almost started crying. For reasons.
That psycho was a coward who picked on little scared children ...so he could feel superior! To PLAN and carry out sexually seducing the targeted child's FATHER AND MOTHER...SHOWS he was TRULY a demon from Hell!
Wow, I've heard so many stories but this was the first one that brought tears to my eyes. What this woman has lived, is beyond comprehension. That scumbag hurt her so much, he hurt so many people in the cruelest way that he deserves to be in jail for the rest of his life. You can see how it stills hurt her, but she is strong, wise and caring. He couldnt break her.
Thank you for just letting her talk!! I appreciated that you really let her tell her story! My heart just cried for her and her family. These monsters prey on these innocent families.
Jan is amazing. Such a beautiful and powerful soul. Her story is horrifying and definitely worth sharing and knowing about! I am so sorry Jan. Evil truly can lurk in plan sight 😢
I'm listening to this like it's a victional novel, yet the worst case of abuse I've eber heard of. What an incredibly brave woman and a loving family. God bless her and continue to heal and restore her
My mother had no idea, under her eyes, in our home, despite being devout Christians, for years I was SA, by my father and brothers. It's that covert. You have no idea, never judge nor assume.
@@mezanian Your mother definitely knew and turned a blind eye for whatever reason, sometimes bc they have no job or place to turn to. My mother also never talked about any abuse at all then a few years before she passed away would talk about how my dad would lock himself in a room with my sister for hours when he was drunk. She definitely knew.
That’s why this story is framed as a family who were all brainwashed. This didn’t happen in the internet age, this was in the ‘70s when there was zero information, no one talked about anything. Trust me.
@@icemeoutlikeelsa You must not have watched the documentary, or heard this interview. The fact is that they were brainwashed. Have you been brainwashed or manipulated? Jan says in this very interview that they did their individual family interviews for maximum transparency so that they could share their mistakes publicly… so that others could avoid what happened to them and do things differently. It’s so easy for strangers to judge, but what’s the point of shaming them now when they’ve come forward to help others?
Jan, my heart goes out to you! To overcome the abuse my uncle did to me at 7, which has haunted me my whole lifetime, I would tell myself that I don’t have it so bad because others had it worse. I couldn’t handle it so my mind blocked it out. I have so much of my childhood unknown to me. My uncle had visited our home where his sister, my mom, was raising me and my brothers. He told me during the abuse that if I told my mom she would would punish me. I believed him. The abuse was in 1971. I had grown up with my twin brother in foster care at 2-5 years old so I didn’t know my mother much. My mom threw things and yelled a lot so she wasn’t someone I could trust. Recently my cousin, mom mom’s sister’s son,said at 12 that his family lived near me. I didn’t know that. He said we played together and that I was so beautiful to him. He told me that one day I ran out of the back room screaming during a party that my uncle was trying to molest me and no one believed me. He saw my uncle had been back in the room. I didn’t remember anything about this. When I was in my 30’s I finally got enough nerve to tell my mom and aunt about the abuse. My aunt said she figured he tried something with me when I was 7 when he was visiting my mom. My mom didn’t acknowledge, comment or care. Both my aunt and mom spent the following Christmas with my uncle. I grew up thinking I was dirty and bad and it has affected my self esteem. I had other people abuse me and wasn’t protected during my childhood. After I was 7, I grew up in my mom’s or my dad’s house,as they were divorced when I was 2. But I also was in many different foster homes until I was 18. My twin was split up from me at 12, which has devastated me because the one person I had a bond with became just like only a brother. I kept all the abuse deep down for my whole life. I’m ok but hurt because of what happened. I can’t even imagine how you survived what happened. God sure blessed you with strength! I became a Mormon when I was 9 because I had a great stepmother, who I saw for only a brief time in my life. I think that being a Mormon is what saved me and helped me. I still love God and believe in HIM today. Abuse is NOT a religious thing that you can blame on the LDS church (Mormon), a Catholic Church or any other church. Abuse is from a person that is EVIL. Church and God is what helps us survive!
Wow! I watched the Netflix documentary a long time ago and looking forward to see the Peacock version. Thank you Jan for telling your story and for helping others! I'm so sorry you, your family and all the others went through this! So glad this monster is no longer able to hurt anyone else!
You can see how Jan’s mother’s intuition grew and grew ❤️ Her entire family was so loving yet complex… 52:00 when she reunites in a way with her dad 🥹 then she connects with her sister and mom ❤ what an amazing true story
This is the saddest story. The way the wife and community defended and shielded this predator is truly disturbing. The wife most certainly knew something was up, she was complicit. It’s remarkable Jan is able to have so much compassion for her parents through this, because at the end of the day they did fail to protect her. She is an amazing women and a true survivor.
I believe her mother got it before the father but both were hiding secrets, Bob had gotten her fatherbin a compromised situation and blackmailed him, same as the mother Bob had pretending he was interested in her and started an affair, it took a long time for this family to be able to support each other, their story is one of total manipulation by this Bob friend of the family, and maybe some people don't get it, but I'm 68 yrs old and was abused by a family friend, back then you never had TV coverage of things like this, nobody spoke of it and apart from that I had a happy childhood, my parents worked hard to feed and clothe us, we went on holiday every year but it still happened to me, its funny when I think back to my parents they were very much like Jan's parents I don't even recall them hugging, never saw them kiss it just was a different time back then, being a child lasted longer I can remember coming home from school age 12yrs and playing with dolls !! Totally different from today's kids, her and her entire family suffered greatly, my heart breaks for them I am so happy they are healing now
@Mariví Palomino That is partly true, but not exactly. I grew up at that same time and have no doubt my parents would have questioned his intentions, at least at some point prior to the first kidnapping. I mean, it's not like parents have only been protective of their children since the 2000s.
I'm wondering if she might possibly be looking at how easily she was manipulated, and is therefore giving her parents a pass. The thing is, she was a young child and they weren't.
I feel like people forget this was in the 1970's, and that it was just different back then. No internet, not many people were talking about this sort of thing, and nobody was warning people about abusers so close to home.
What a wonderful person with a beautiful soul. Thank you for having the courage to tell those hidden details. I will make sure my grown children hear your words & then they will realize I’m not a crazy mom that was too protective & they can protect their children. God Bless you!
I watched her story on Netflix. It's something I myself have not been able to forget. I was SA'd by my older brother, I was just 4, that as far back as I can remember the abuse starting. He was 16 at the time. It started out with adult magazine, showing me what I would "look like" one day, slowly it would escalate to touching and then coming into my room at night when our parents slept. In 2019 while going through chemotherapy, my cousin who had been through her fair share of chemo treatments starting at the age of 5 reached out to me to offer a shoulder to lean on. We'd never been close as we were 4-5 years apart and at 5 she was diagnosed with cancer in her right leg, in the bone and required her leg to be amputated. She opened up to me about her sexual abuse past, how as a child she was SA'd several times. When she told me my brother SA'd her and did everything he did to me, I broke down. I literally had a mental break down. She'd just had her leg amputated when he started assaulting her. The amount of guilt and shame I still carry for never having said anything. He made sure I stayed quiet. Threatening that our parents would divorce and neither of them wanted me since they always fought, never over me or about me, but they would fight. My brother even told me no one else in the family would take me cause they all hayed me too. He said I would be an orphan. At that time Little Orphan Annie was a popular movie and so he even said, "There's no daddy warbucks waiting or looking for you either, you'll be like all those homeless Mexican kids we see". So I stayed quiet and let the abuse continue till I was around 6-7 years old. My cousin passed last year. This year on March 17 I called the police station and they an officer came down to my house and I made a formal report...finally. Now, my brother has threatened to sue me and is even trying to come up with fake stuff to incriminate me with. I challenged him, I told him to take me to court and see what happens. I am done...I AM DONE staying quiet and keeping HIS SECRET. I don't need anyone to believe me. I know what happened and he did the same to our cousin. I believe he did this to his step daughters as well. He has married two women who both had small daughters when he met them. He left wife 1 when the daughter moved out. He moved in with now wife 2 some 7 years ago when her daughters were small. She walked in on him doing something weird with her smallest daughter and he explained it away. Apparently he was sitting on the bed with just his boxers and had her daughter sitting on his crotch region and when she walked in he quickly readjusted himself and she got a bad vibe. They argued about it and he told her, ask my sister. She asked me and I still covered for him!! AFTER ALL THOSE YEARS...WHY? I lied and said, "not to my knowledge". At the time, I thought I was his one and only victim. It happened to our mom, her father SA'd her and she never did anything about it. It just the norm to sweep this under the rug. NOT ANYMORE! Like Jan Broberg, I want to make this known, wake people up and change the system. There is no reason for these pedophiles to be released back into society. I will be trying to get in touch with Jan Broberg myself to see about joining her team. Her strength and perseverance is so awe-inspiring for anyone who is a survivor.
why is there no likes? you deserve justice i am so sorry this happened to you. My brother did small things to me too but before it could escelate i told my dad sobbing, he is 7 years older than me much stronger and taller and i was afraid but i knew my dad would help given the fact a kid from my school touched me and he defended me the whole time. I understand your pain more people should know that it isnt just strangers, it can be people you trust too
What a horrific experience. God bless Jan for surviving such horror. Good for her for being so strong & finding a beautiful life. I saw her in the movies “Mobsters & Mormons” & “passage to Zarahemla” thought she looked familiar. What a kind soul. God bless her.
Thank you both in presenting this story. What a courageous woman to have lived under such horrific conditions and share with us. This reminds millions there is hope after the trauma toward thriving in our power.
OMW JAN, PRAYERS TO YOU GIRL..KIDS REALLY DID NOT HAVE A VOICE IN THE 70'S..BUT YOUR MOM HAVING THE BRIEF AFFAIR WITH THE MONSTER AFTER SHE KNEW WHAT HE HAD DONE TO YOU, HAS ME GOBSMACKED..THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STORY.
Jan is absolutely correct, listen and believe what victims are saying. When I was 12 I finally got the courage to tell a CPS worker what my dad was doing and at the end of the interview she told me she thought I was lying 🤯 That one act cause more damage than I even realized at the time,. It’s because of that woman I never received justice and continued to be abused. If there’s anyone I hate in this world it’s that CPS worker. I hope one day I get to look her in the eyes
They believed her. You can tell that finally telling what had happened to her was so cathartic & freeing in a way but the fact they never questioned anything, they believed her was a defining moment. Listen, acknowledge & believe.
I think it's apparent that her parents believed her because they had seen all the signs, had witnessed the manipulation, and were even willing to ignore the child abuse in order to save their own reputation.
I’m so grateful, you are speaking out! Thank you, for sharing your story! This behavior has plagued my life, as a little girl… all the way up to age 50. From father figures to spouses etc… For all of us survivors… please continue speaking out! We don’t all get believed or heard. Often times we are abused all over again by the judicial system, when we do try to speak out! God bless you, protect you and guide you!
Thank you Ana for having Jan come on the podcast and share her story. 💗 I was SA as a child and I know how difficult it is to overcome that kind of trauma.
Thank you so much both Jan and Anna for exposing predatory behaviors. I'm not a victim but was almost there but maybe, because this experience induced confusion on my sexuality as a child. Fortunate to have parents who were very sensitive and protective. A nun lured and groomed me in grade school. Long story short my parents found out and took me away from that school, before that relationship with that nun becomes sexual. Thank God my parents explained to me in my young mind of 11 years, about homosexuality although I didn't fully grasp. My mom especially, was so firm when one day the nun asked if I can spend a night with her in the convent while other nuns were away. Now I'm 53, but all throughout my life in the Philippines, that nun tried to keep in touch and did her best to know my location in every stage of my life. It was at the age of 18 when I stopped communicating to her. Although I really didn't answer all her letters but that was the last time I heard from her. Still she was there inquiring in my highscool, university, and workplaces. In letters, and in person. Fortunately we never crossed path. I was 44 when I left for Canada and luckily when she located my last workplace and went there in person, I have the quit the job and was few days to leaving the country. Now there is the internet she is all over it trying to get in touch using my schoolmates and friends and even my grade school teachers to reach out to me. None of them know where I live. Lucky again she is not computer savvy to do things herself. It indeed took awhile to get rid of her brainwashing. I don't know if she has other victims, she was a school principal. Until now I don't have the guts to get to her face and tell her she is a predator. Because she is very influential in our community. I am so grateful for the enlightenment. These predators will always be there in many forms and awareness is crucial. Thank you!
Heyyy Mrs Jan just know you had won. You beat the predator at his own game. The support of your parents regardless of what they have experienced with the predator himself at hand kept fighting for you. Justice was served accordingly to the predator. Where’s he’s no longer an nightmare to you now an testimony to others whom been or going through the same thing as you. I’m so proud of you. Thank you for sharing & helping others🙌🏾🌹💛💛💛
Thank you, Ana, for letting this woman tell her story. I was molested for four years by 2 of my brothers. My mothet did. NOTHING. My mother doing NOTHING was more damaging for me. Im 63 now. Listening to this Broadcast is changing me on a core level for the better! Thank you for sharing, Jan.
AWW! the poor woman, I feel for you, thank you to the Lord that you are still with us to tell us about it, I cannot imagine what you went through, stay strong and I have lots of love and respect for you. God Bless you always!
Jan told her story perfectly! I immediately watched her story on Peacock and it’s like I knew her!! My story isn’t this planned to this extent, but I have my story and I really empathize! I love little vibrant Jan and the Jan today! She really confirms that as survivors of sexual abuse, that we can come out stronger and more beautiful inside after all said and done!! ❤
Holy shit! I'm amazed I've not heard this story before. Thanks to Jan for doing this interview -- personally told stories shed so much more light, and add so much nuance, to these complex psychological manipulations and help others to understand how these events can unfold over time. Blessings to Jan as she continues this healing journey. 🙏🌟☮💞
I know her pain. When I was 11, I told my mom my "father" was molesting me. Her response was "get out of here you liar". The medical establishment told her as well after they examined me because I was having painful periods. It was pre mandatory reporting laws of the early 1970s, and because I was afraid of what would happen if I admitted to them that I was being abused, nothing was done. These days, regardless of what I said, it would've been reported
Wow that is so painful to read Godly. I hope you are doing fine after all this. Now as an adult have you confronted ur dad or mom about it? Probably wouldn’t of made a difference eh? Sending you big hugs to you 🤗 🤗 🤗
@Harley 62 Hey Harley. My "father" did apologize, but continued to dinegrate me. He'd say things like "you're so black, I can see you in the daytime". Or he'd tell men, "I'll pay you $500 to marry my daughter". My mom basically views me as the other woman. We've never been able to have the mother daughter relationship I have with my daughter. As late as 201p, she's said I was lying and that the abuse never happened. Even though I've called my "father" out on what he did in her presence. To answer the question of how I'm doing?. I'm 62 and have suffered severe depression since age 8. I'm diagnosed with Bipolar II and complex PTSD. I'm being treated with a breakthrough therapy fir depression called TMS. Thank you Harley for kind words of support and encouragement
Wow. I'm speechless. You don't often get the feeling that you are in the presence of greatness, but with Jan that feeling is all I had. She is so strong and wise, a bright light in a dark world. I wish her and her mother all the best.
I needed this. Listen, acknowledge and believe.., please the victim needs you. This. Is something my family would not do, at 60 I'm still a " liar". But by you just telling me this feels like confirmation it's what loved ones should do. Thanks so much
This is a painful story of a predator who knows his prey. I was abused by a family member since age 7. This destroyed my life. In short I saw my ex best friends boyfriend looking at my daughter with lustful eyes. I never could like him from the first day I saw him, maybe that was just my instincts. On Christmas day 2022 he acted and asked her how old she is. She then told him I'm 15. He then responded that her body looks good for a 15yr old. When she told me that I told my friend I don't ever want her boyfriend in our company and I don't want him at my house ever again. In short she chose her boyfriends side and said I'm over reacting. I will always believe a child if an adults behavior makes her uncomfortable you need to act. Stay Blessed Jan
My own experience left me super in tune with predators, I can spot them as soon as I walk into a room, I trained as a youth leader and done many councillors courses to the point that I can pick out signs of abuse in kids especially after getting to know them. Very sad story
An aquaintance, a middle age guy with quite some ego was smitten with a pretty teenager (17 years maybe), we both knew her although not closely and we were all present at the same function. I do not think he had any intentions to _really_ hit on her, but the fool still wanted to impress her, and thought he paid her a compliment when he simpered:
"You are such a beautiful woman."
Her retort: "For you - _child_ " / Slow handclap.
Me too I was SA from aged 5-10. It has taken me a lifetime to get the help to put it behind me.
@@jdr9419 I know your pain. I'm 47 and the scars still haunts me. I cant sleep without a light being on in my bedroom. Strongs sending you love and light.
I’m am sorry your abuse started younger than mine. Once it’s done it can’t be undone. I’m happy to see you can now recognize a predator and use that to protect your daughter. You don’t deny what your instincts tell you. I too have the same instincts and accept someone’s disbelief as their problem. You can only do so much. Telling your friend was the best action you could have taken to protect your daughter. Congratulations!
Thank you for letting her just speak. One thing I know about being a survivor is that people don't actually want to listen long enough to really hear our stories.
I myself shared my story to a ..friend. she told everyone she could about it in our neighborhood I'm now avoided at all costs🫠😶🥶 my entire family are in denial about the fact it started in my own family. Sad 😔
@@deborahstone9696I'm so sorry for how you are feeling treated. I'm sending my love and prayers to you and wish I could be your friend to be there for you.
@@deborahstone9696that's supposed to say being treated
@@deborahstone9696.. I am so sorry you were betrayed by more than one person. 'Living well is the best revenge' is true. For anyone to betray your trust about such a vile truth is disgusting. People cannot understand the actions of pedophiles can and often does have a long-term/lifetime impact. Such trauma can lead us to find an inner strength we didn't realize we had. At age seven I decided to be a survivor. Your strength is a great asset. Be proud that you survived in spite of their closed minds. You have zero fault re the attack or the closed-minded relatives and others in your hometown.
I'm a rape & domestic violence survivor. From 5 to 11 years old I was groomed, raped, sold, & under mind control by my uncle.. I still get flashbacks. Chunks of memory still missing. Predators like My uncle are EVIL!! I've witnessed & been through horrific things. The monster didn't even get a smack on the wrist!!
That's awful. I'm so sorry.
I’m so sorry this happened to you..
But their day will come. Believe it. They will get their day
Yeah my mom had that happen to her too but it was her mom that did it so now she has suppressed memory she has flashbacks she’s lived the hardest life came on a Harley Davidson from Cali all the way to Boston at age of 12 and kept running away from everything and everyone. Like and lil bro rip he was shot and killed for no reason the guy only got a cellphone.. crazy world
That hurts my heart. Make you feel worthless.
Love the Anna gave Jan space to speak and share her story without interrupting. . Such a tragically riveting story and I’m so proud of the work she is doing.
This story is mind blowing! Kidnapped twice? Law enforcement dropped the ball on so many levels. This creep/monster should never ever be on the streets.
VERY MUCH LOVE and RESPECT for you BOTH.
Be very careful who you trust. Period. At age "6" I was told if I ever said anything both my parents would go to prison and the courts would place me with the closest living relative --- that was the predator. (My Father's brother married my Mother's sister. We lived on the same street.) I never wanted to be the reason my parents were arrested so I kept quiet. When I was in my 40s my Father had passed and my Mother asked why I had slept with a large knife under my mattress until I was old enough to legally own a gun. I finally shared my experiences. SHE BELIEVED ME! That was important. Thankfully some of the stigma against victims is lessening. If it helps just one person it is worth reliving the nightmares.
@XxNightxX you are absolutely and wonderfully correct. I taught my children that it didn’t matter who touched them or made them feel like they’d be hurt , they needed to tell me. It’s something an adult needs to handle. I explained threats to keep silent and that they are lies. I told them I meant anyone, a teacher, a friend, a relative, or even their father.
I as accused of robbing them of their childhood. I didn’t care and my standard response is, there are lots of people out there willing to rob my child of their innocence and not think twice about it. Some things can’t be undone,
My predator was in my house..my father. I've healed but it did change things in me for ever. I'm sorry this happened to you Jan. Honestly predators are most often known but not always.
I wish you a whole healing and to have a happy life and ahappy heart .
@@hodasaleman3161 Thank you. I'm doing well. I appreciate your comment.
Keep fighting strong. 🙌🏾🌹💛💛💛
Wish you a much better future so that you heal, and never have to look back ❤❤
I’m so sorry that happened to you! I hope your mom divorced your dad! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
12 hours ago I just told a new boyfriend about my abuse. (Still nerve wracking at 53). In our discussion I told him the trauma was "nothing" compared to the response of my parents when I finally told them. You are SO correct that it is the support received that allows one to begin to heal. Non-belief/minimizing/blaming the victim causes incredibly deep destruction.
Btw: he listened quietly, he asked a couple respectful questions, and with unwavering, strong, protective love let me know he "had" me. Most importantly, there was NO question that I understood he fully blamed the perpetrator. Lastly, it was his genuine "I am sorry it happened to you" that melted my heart.
Even at middle age we still hold a piece of ourselves back until we know we are in the company of someone we fully trust. Being so vulnerable at the moment of sharing one's experience(s) is truly an act of courage. Beautiful is/was the moment it was compassionately received! Being loved and supported feels as good at 53 as it would have at 10!!
Peace of heart to all of you in the "club" we never wanted to join.✌
🌼🌺🌴
I am 63. Last May I told my husband (of 35 years) about my childhood filled with torture, rape and abuse I endured from my brother. I hid it away to protect myself but it was eroding my life with years of depression and anxiety. I'm reliving all the trauma again.
May you be shielded from those who don’t understand or don’t care to 🙏🏼
Keep fighting strong.🙌🏾🌹💛💛💛
@XxNightxX You just made my day with your heartfelt words! Sending you peace and love in return. 🙂
If you can, I'd love to let Jan know how much her story soothed my heart. I am a parent of a teen son (ages 14-16) that was trafficked, while living at home, using drugs and blackmail. The guilt is overpowering and crippling. She was so gracious with her parents. The manipulation she experienced...the brainwashing... This story today reminded me that he was being groomed to hide it from us by professional predators. Jan, thank you for your work to inform the public and safety agencies. You are doing important work.
It is absolutely horrible that Jan went through such horrendous abuse by someone that her, her entire family, and community trusted and loved!!! She is such a beautiful and strong woman and I commend her for speaking out and being so open with her story!!! She is an inspiration to listen, to believe, to stay strong and thrive!!! 🥰🥰🥰
I hope Jan returns to the program
Jan may have coped better than other victims, it was a very unique scenario. She always knew her parents, family, community loved her and she had a great childhood before , so that gave her resiliency. Normally predators do not even go after children with her biography because they are dangeours, those children have a good rapport with the parents they might be uncontrollable for the predator and tell parents. He was a fully blown sociopath.
She did not feel the unclear shame of other victims that sense that something is off also because of the secrecy that is required by the perpetrator (it was the alien's order and _they_ asked for secrecy, not the man that was also under their order).
And all she did served to protect her family, even mankind. So that gave her some agency, she did not do it (endure it) from the position of a victim but from the position of protecing (not really, but this is how she felt about it when he had sex with her. And her trauma is determined by how she felt about the act, not how it really was).
She honestly believed that too was serving a higher purpose, and did not have a chance to refuse what the aliens asked for, so she did not have bad or even ambigious feelings torwards him. Feeling betrayed (even on an unconscious level) was not an issue.
Of course she carried the burden of responsibility (to keep quiet or bad things would happen to her family and herself). And the sense of betrayal may have hit her at age 16, but then she was likely better to cope and those feelings came after the s**l abuse had stopped for several months. So anger and enduring the act was separated.
She's such a strong person. The strength and drive to bring awareness to people is so admirable. Prayers for her continued healing.
Thank you for having Jan on. She going to help so many children.
This monster psychopath was so evil...you KNOW he couldnt remain normal for long, so...what the Hell did he do to his own kids...and WHY werent they removed from their home?! Also, when did the microphone speaker get discovered inthis child's room?!
I'm blown away by the preparation and long term effort he put into this, it's another level of evil. What an amazing woman though to speak so openly about the horrific ordeal she went through over so many years. She's an inspiration and the ultimate example of overcoming. I hope she helps many families and children avoid it happening to them.
They’re the type that own the world because they are so smart. Our entire economy is based on fiat currency 💴 a literal ponzi scheme that runs the monetary system of the world imagine how brilliant they are
He went to a lot of work to accomplish this.
This woman has turned Lemons into Lemonade! Her helping others by telling her story is EXTRAORDINARY! Thank you JAN!
The first
It takes a lot of cojones to be so public about an experience like this.
Very, very well said👏🏼💕
Agree! This woman is EXTRADORINARY!!!!
@@jinis3723 ???
This is one of the most bizarre cases EVER.
Yup
Only bizarre in as much as its difficult to understand how, why her parents didn't know something was up, but I lived through those times and people were different back then, children were children for a lot longer and every friend of our parents were an uncle or aunt, at 12 I was still playing with dolls !!!
@Linda James I grew up at that time too, and there were tons of parents who would have caught onto his manipulation tactics, and would not have let things slide because they were flattered by his words. They knew something was up, but they wanted to save face. That's negligence.
He was a clever psychopath it's as much about having power over people as sex . In fact sexual abuse is about abuse of power because they have all the power, and a child is powerless .
@violetjoy7010 lmany people didn't have a clue this could happen it was all hidden for goid reason because it was a crime .
Her father had been trying to pull away from them in the beginning. It literally crossed his mind that he felt they were spending a little too much time with the other family maybe he did feel something wrong but didn’t go on his instinct. Truly insane and sad story wow!
Wow I wish her father would have acted on his instinct.
Her mother should have listened to her husband.
The father and mother both had sexual encounters with him also. The story is much much stranger than it seems.
@@FormerAmericanIdol They both closed their eyes, ears, and mind to the possibility that this man was up to no good.
The Netflix series was extremely SAD, but if it weren't a True Story it just seemed impossible that her parents were that naive. It was great as was the original Documentary was, too.
Merski, was this the family that this guy also had sexual activities with the mother and once the father giving him some sob story?
This crime really was horrific. . . I know first hand, how oblivious parents can be (or they can’t handle the truth). When it was revealed what myself and my sibs went through; we were yelled at for ‘not saying something’. When you’re threatened, it takes awhile to release your shame. Even though it wasn’t any fault of your own. Know you are not alone and it is okay to seek help if you are struggling. Stay strong out there❤❤❤
Best wishes to you
Us too thy even thought we fake it
I know....I'm 62 and have no contact because I'm to blame and they accused me of lying....
I'm so very sorry for what yall went through. I can't even imagine. & the fact there are parents that shame their kids/don't believe them is so sad. Sending prayers & hugs to you all.💗
My heartfelt sympathy for all you went through. Strength to you all.
Poor woman. Her parents failed her so very much. She is so forgiving and has so much grace for them. Her parents were undeserving of this. Their testimony is horrific. I'm sorry It may be wrong of me to blame the parents, but they thought about their skeletons being exposed before protecting their daughter
That's how it's done.
My mom was SA'd by her father and his two step brothers. She never said a damn thing.until she was much older and had her own family. No one in her family believed her. Her father was even told what she said and he was heard saying, "I'll talk to her". He never did.
My brother SA'd me and our cousin. I was 4 and he was 16. Our cousin was 5, had cancer and had just had her leg amputated...he was 21 and SA'd her. He did the same to both of us.
His wives? He targeted two women who had small children at the time.
He left wife 1 when her daughter finally moved out at 21.
Wife 2 was met 7 years ago when her two daughters were 5 and 8.
I'm done being quiet and keeping HIS secret. Now he wants to sue me, lol. I call his bluff and he's still been silent.
I think if you listen to this interview again, you will understand why her parents didn't fully comprehend what was happening. And her father had nothing more to do with the man after she was abducted the first time. Our society didn't have the same level of awareness back in the 70's as today. Pedophiles were "dirty old men" whose house you avoided on the way home from school, not handsome, charming, beloved friends. These two families had been very close, and though he was a little odd, they thought he just liked kids. They saw him as a family man, not some perv. Also, seducing her mother was an effective red herring, and created enough turmoil to distract attention away from his true objective of targeting the girl. I think they were just too nice for their own good, and confused by events and behaviours designed to do exactly that. A professional predator sowed chaos, and took advantage of their inability to recognize that they were being played by a massive creep.
What a Special Edition it was too! Jan is not only a brave woman but as a child she was incredibly brave. I’ve heard her story before, but when it comes from her it’s even more powerful. The message and legacy she wants to leave is hugely important. Thanks so much Ana and Jan for doing this episode ❤️
How does one ever trust again? This is so awful, this woman is a true survivor, she is so brave and incredible. I wish her all the healing and peace in the world
I know this podcast is older, but, I just watched it. I can so relate. I was 4 years old in 1974. My mother gave birth to me at 17. I weighed 4lb and 4 ounces. A 17 year old doesn't want a baby, let alone a sick baby. A long story short, we lived in a trailer park. My mother cleaned a trailer weekly, for a married lawyer. He clearly groomed me. I ended up in his water bed with him molesting me. He put bricks against the door so my friends couldn't get in. I never told anyone. I didn't know what to tell. The molester showed up at my 5th birthday party for some reason. I remember screaming and crying hysterically. I told my mother he liked my hand. I couldn't comprehend why he did what he did. The court gave him a slap on the hand. I later ended up being sexual abused from the time I was 6 years old until 11 years old by my step brother, who is 6 years older than me. I never received justice. I hope karma is a thing. My prayers go out to all the victims and survivors. I pray for justice for all.
So sorry what you endured! I know the mental struggle of self blame and the toll this takes on one’s self worth. 60 yrs later I still struggle .My abuser was married to a sister.I never told!
This story broke my heart, I know there are many others like this! I have no words, just tears for everyone who is a victim of molestation! I wish hugs could heal!
@@J-ellO Thanks for speaking out now! You are a brave person and strong!
I hope, with time, you have learned that it wasn't your fault Sherry. Bless you for telling your story. Sending love ❤
It takes so much courage to share what you have endured.Hope you have found your deserved peace and happiness in your life.
This is one of the hardest stories I have ever watched or heard. Bless this family and all who go through these things.
Terrifying!!! Thank you Jan for telling us your story.
And Ana you are the absolute best!!!
Jan is courageous! I would love to hear about her healing journey. I’m struggling through mine. Having flashbacks and all…with tears rolling down I say a prayer for all of the victims of SA. It’s never something you forget and it haunts you until you heal. It changes you completely. Jan thank you for your transparency, I’m sorry this horrible experience happened to you. ❤
You did amazing interviewing this victim. Thank you for letting her speak and tell her truth. You were so delicate while asking appropriate questions. ❤
A truly horrendous and shocking story. It is unbelievable but I believe every bit of it. Kudos to Jan and her family for bringing their experiences to the forefront. I am relieved that that monster can't do this to anyone else.
I believe it also but I still believe there is a lot that is not told about this.
He lured the parents and then controlled them with shame. Omg. This woman is freaking amazing!!
That's a preference convenience predator. Predators are targeting single parents to get their claws on the kids.
You guys are the ONLY PEOPLE who truly understand how abusive and manipulative men operate. Truly.
I'm married to a sociopath and even moving across the country, he STILL finds ways to terrorize and stalk me, my family, and everyone I know.
Oh, but he's cunning. He is so slick. He can always smooth things over with his words. He is charismatic and always adored and seen as such a wonderful guy.
Anna gets it. You make me feel so validated and understood.
women do the same thing stop acting like it’s only men 💀
Yes, they are always "charmers"! I'm so sorry you must feel like you always feel like you have to look over your shoulder.
@@NBA0 I am speaking about abusive and manipulative men, not women.
But yes there are obviously abusive and manipulative women but that's not what I am personally discussing.......
@@NBA0, if you want people to take you seriously, use proper English and punctuation.
You're dismissed.
@@NBA0 99% are men 99% men murder and rape stop using a tiny percentage to cover for men . I hope your single with that kind of comment 🤮
Jan and her family are so courageous to open their deepest darkest most traumatic events of the past. They had to know that they’d be publicly scrutinized and judged. But the sharing of the horrific story with the intent to help others to not feel so alone or isolated is admirable.
Jan is an OG.
I am so happy to have seen this True Crime Podcast. This is so hard and honest of Jan to have shared with Everyone in The World. I know that in my Own horrific experience that it is heart wrenching when We are not believed. I had several people not believe Me. I finally had it all cloudy in my head. I went through lots of counseling and it helped Me a great deal. I finally put down that bag of shame because it was not mine. I had been drugged also. I did not recognize right away whom my predator was and that He had hurt Me. I remember a counselor saying to Me, “You don’t have to know who the burglar is to not know that Someone broke into Your house.” That was it and I was able to let go of it and it was not my fault that the predator has attacked Me.
Thank You for having this BEAUTIFUL, WONDERFUL, BRAVE AND STRONG WOMAN ON YOUR SHOW TODAY! Watching this helped Me a GREAT DEAL. Prayers for Everyone that is a Survivor and was Once a Victim but now, is a Hero for sharing their stories to help Others. 😊🥺😢🙂😌😁😊💜👍🏼👋🏼
OMG!!! Jen, I am glad you are still here to tell this story, this guy is a monster to all the family, good luck in all that you do. Ana, you are an amazing reporter with so much passion.
Thank you Wendy 🙏🏼
ANA...Based on how crazy manipulative this predator psychopath was...are the authorities 100 percent SURE the guy is truly dead from suicide?! I wouldnt put it past him to kill someone else...and leave his id on that body.
I am so sorry for what she had to go through. A prior victim of family, it makes so much sense for how u described your story. Thanks for speaking up and sharing!
Woah 😮 I’ve never seen Anna look so stunned and she’s heard some shocking tales! That says it all. Wow thank you Jan for sharing your story and message - people need to hear this for many reasons. Appreciated this episode ❤ you ladies are badass.
I love this crime series! Thx for all your investigative work True Crime Daily.
Thank you 🙏🏼
@@AnaGNews I’m so excited to get a reply from you - it’s like getting a hello from my favorite celebrity. 😊 Keep up all the great work you do to bring awareness to the world and to advocate for the victims of these horrible crimes. Thanks so much Ana.
I love your work Ana!! I super wish you were on more often 💜💜
Oh thank you 🙏🏼 juggling the podcast and other crime projects - but this is my favorite format
This is how they work!! They win the entire family over. And the damage is devastating.
I am so sorry that this happened. It is so sad that even your friends can’t be trusted.
Or your parents. They allowed this pervert into their home and even had their own sexual relationship with him, separate and as a couple. They're just as bad. Hearing the creator say "to some degree enabled and allowed access to their daughter" made me disgusted. No, not "to some degree" that is absolutely 100% what they did. They GAVE their child to him. They should ALL 3 be locked up. They're every bit the predator that he is. While this monster had "kidnapped" their daughter (I use that term loosely, he didn't kidnap her, he didn't have to, they gave their daughter to him!) The mother went to see him and have a sexual relationship with him. She returned to the family at one point but left Jan with him. This didn't happen once, but at least twice they let him take her. They're even more responsible than he is. He's the addict, they're the suppliers. They had the obligation to their daughter to keep her safe and they served her up to him on a platter. We call that sex trafficking these days.
Although it was never said, they were all obviously MORMON. What a nightmare for her to endure.
My predator got me pregnant when I was 11 y/o. They took my baby away from me after I gave birth and gave me a doll. It broke my little mind and my memories didn't come back until after I gave birth to my son in my 30's. Now I'm 63 y/o and have my DNA at a couple of famous sites hoping one day to find my baby. Of course, I probably have grandchildren and maybe even great grandchildren too. The person who did that to me died along time ago. I would go after him if he was still alive.
Knowing that crazily this story and the parents actions now make a little more sense.
Oh wow so sorry that happened to you that is seriously so evil and heartbreaking. You are so strong. I hope you find your child
What is it about these Mormon communities????? Does the Devil see the weaknesses? It sounds like his playground. There seems to be a highway between Cardson Alberta down through Idaho and Utah to Arizona where they all live. Look at the horrendous Daybell case. I wonder how many countless other Mormons are searching for truth and God and that is why they get so carried away?
I hope you have left the Mormon cults. All of them. Those people are so gullible. So blinded. Mormonism is not Christianity.‼️
I hope his soul knocked a hole in the bottom of hell. Cause I'm sure the devil 😈 fixed a nice place for him, him being part of the devil 😈 in disguise! No telling how many he's violated. The Lord ended it for him in order for u to find peace an not mess up ur life after he had already done enough. Heartfelt ❤️ prayers an hope ur life is good! 🙏😥🌹
This is so sad.. Im very sorry oh gosh babe are you ok?? 😿
What a strong woman!♥️
This is the best podcast your channel has done. 🙏
Wow, thank you!
One of the best podcasts given every one is eqally excellent.
I cried during this because I'm 33 and besides the early experiences with my father I never told anyone my other stuff
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Oh my GOD, WHY DO MOSTLY WHITE MEN DO THIS TO THEIR CHILDREN, NIECES, SISTERS, AND BROTHERS? EVIL, DEVILISH.
I hope you'll find a professional or another person you can trust!
@@atinemassare thank you!
i second @@atinemassare 's sentiments. you deserve at least that. 🖤✊🏾
This is a great story you shared with us. It gives everyone a lesson. Good luck to you Jan❤️ The good thing is you remember all of the things that happen to you, you're a brave woman, strong, and a very intelligent person.
Predators are cunning. They will go to any lengths to get to their victims. Jan's family were devout Mormons, as were her abusers family. Child SA is still very prevalent in that community and is often covered up by the LDS church and their expensive legal department.
Jan is an amazing woman. Her work will help so many children and their parents. We need to have open dialogue with our children, reassuring them that they can tell us about anything they find uncomfortable. We must believe them and act.
Please don't blame this on the church because it has absolutely nothing to do with the church and everything to do with a very sick and perverted man. Did you hear her or any of her family blame the church no you didn't because the church had nothing to do with it
Yeah,look at the Daybell case and the other murders in Idaho. Horrid what goes on in the cult.
It's in every community & religion. Take it from someone that read files for a living.
The Mormonism teaching also explains why she accepted the alien story so quickly, also having watched all t hose movies. Stockholm can happen to anyone but this amount of grooming is cruelly wicked. I don't have Mormon faith but know there are mostly good ones. We tend to believe what we are exposed to. I don't think I could forgive this perfidious man. Reminds me of the ones who spend years building tunnels and bunkers only he used psychological methods.
@@ellenthom34 you do realize that it's not mormonism right It is called the Church of Jesus Christ of latter day Saints and from what I understand they no longer like to be called Mormon
this clears up so much, im very familiar with this story and have seen it in past crime documentaries and Jan is so strong and amazing and seems like such a well rounded grown up. So happy she has survived and hope she is living her best life in spite of this horrible thing that took up so much of her young life. she clearly loves and forgives her parents and its important for people to realize that if Jan can forgive and love her parents unconditionally, than everyone else should not continue to bash and blame them because it has clearly just made things worse for her. thanks for being so open and honest and having the strength to speak out about your experience, not everyone could do that. thanks also Ana !😉 youre my favorite!!
Jan is an amazingly strong woman and I am always impressed with a person’s ability to heal
Nope. Her parents share a good amount of the blame. Them being so gullible and stupid allowed this monster to do this sick and bizarre shit to this woman when she was a young girl.
Wow that was so deep. I’m glad she’s doing good today and he’s not around.❤
Jan you are truly amazing. So strong and brave. Thank you for sharing. We all need to hear this.
Thank you for having the strength to tell you story!
How freaking gullible can someone be? If someone kidnaps your kid once, you don’t let them do it again!
2 is OK but three is not good
@@threatassessment606 zero is more ideal lol
The series was hard to watch, it did get kind ok ,, but those parents 😳
Her whole family was sick. Both her mom and dad was having sexual relationships with that pedo. So even she’s denying their involvement I believe her family was as responsible as her kidnapper. They all were weirdos
...kidnap ur daughter , then have an affair w/the Perp! Like th?!?! Guillabble, naive, to be Blunt Dumb!!! Idk it’s my Opinion. The mom became a Social worker too! 🤦🏻♀️
Just incredible. To be manipulated like that at such a young age. There are so many sick people in this world. You really do have to be careful with who you trust especially around children.
JAN's parents were too wishy-washy over their daughter's disappearance! I would have trusted my own gut...called FBI IMMEDIATELY, GOT MY BROTHER-IN-LAW SHERIFF TO GRILL "Bastard B's" wife and kids! As a mother, I would have lured B to a "secret hook-up" ...and left his severed weenie and body dumped in desert.
An amazing and strong woman with incredible compassion for others. I sincerely hope that her mission to talk and help others who are or have experienced the horror from these predators really helps her heal. Her message to parents to "just listen and believe your children" shows us that she truly is dedicated to her cause.
Just wanted to say- I love these longer videos! I feel like I truly get to understand the victim and it gives a better understanding of what they went through.
Thank you to you and your parents for being so generous in sharing the whole truth of your story with the world. Sharing the story seems to be about as traumatizing as the story itself. As the victim, you will no doubt have the compassion of others. I applaud the bravery of your parents to share their mistakes with the world.
Is this the one where the parents were both having an affair with him as well?
Yes
@@ashhazeleyes08 both??
Crazy,right?
@@noriwilliams4637 both parents, they're bent!
@@ashhazeleyes08 Wtf was wrong with them?
What a beautiful lady! Jan has such a wonderful aura about her. I wish every happiness that she so richly deserves.💖
Wow. Diabolical. This woman is so sweet. It's so great that she survived and remains as nice as she in spite of what she went through. Thank you for telling your story. When she said the words "listen, acknowledge, believe, I almost started crying. For reasons.
That monster was a coward! Thank you for sharing your story, Jan! God bless you!! You are a courageous woman!!
That psycho was a coward who picked on little scared children ...so he could feel superior! To PLAN and carry out sexually seducing the targeted child's FATHER AND MOTHER...SHOWS he was TRULY a demon from Hell!
Wow, I've heard so many stories but this was the first one that brought tears to my eyes. What this woman has lived, is beyond comprehension. That scumbag hurt her so much, he hurt so many people in the cruelest way that he deserves to be in jail for the rest of his life. You can see how it stills hurt her, but she is strong, wise and caring. He couldnt break her.
Thank you for just letting her talk!! I appreciated that you really let her tell her story!
My heart just cried for her and her family. These monsters prey on these innocent families.
Jan is amazing. Such a beautiful and powerful soul. Her story is horrifying and definitely worth sharing and knowing about! I am so sorry Jan. Evil truly can lurk in plan sight 😢
One of the best podcasts of your channel.. What a great woman she is ! So strong and compassionate...
I'm listening to this like it's a victional novel, yet the worst case of abuse I've eber heard of. What an incredibly brave woman and a loving family. God bless her and continue to heal and restore her
To a degree they (the parents) enabled him?? They let him take their damn daughter and abuse her hundreds of times. To a degree??
My mother had no idea, under her eyes, in our home, despite being devout Christians, for years I was SA, by my father and brothers. It's that covert. You have no idea, never judge nor assume.
@@mezanian Your mother definitely knew and turned a blind eye for whatever reason, sometimes bc they have no job or place to turn to. My mother also never talked about any abuse at all then a few years before she passed away would talk about how my dad would lock himself in a room with my sister for hours when he was drunk. She definitely knew.
That’s why this story is framed as a family who were all brainwashed. This didn’t happen in the internet age, this was in the ‘70s when there was zero information, no one talked about anything. Trust me.
@@jennifermariejoyce it was framed as a family that was brainwashed in order to take blame away from the parents
@@icemeoutlikeelsa You must not have watched the documentary, or heard this interview. The fact is that they were brainwashed. Have you been brainwashed or manipulated? Jan says in this very interview that they did their individual family interviews for maximum transparency so that they could share their mistakes publicly… so that others could avoid what happened to them and do things differently. It’s so easy for strangers to judge, but what’s the point of shaming them now when they’ve come forward to help others?
Jan, my heart goes out to you!
To overcome the abuse my uncle did to me at 7, which has haunted me my whole lifetime, I would tell myself that I don’t have it so bad because others had it worse. I couldn’t handle it so my mind blocked it out. I have so much of my childhood unknown to me. My uncle had visited our home where his sister, my mom, was raising me and my brothers. He told me during the abuse that if I told my mom she would would punish me. I believed him. The abuse was in 1971. I had grown up with my twin brother in foster care at 2-5 years old so I didn’t know my mother much. My mom threw things and yelled a lot so she wasn’t someone I could trust.
Recently my cousin, mom mom’s sister’s son,said at 12 that his family lived near me. I didn’t know that. He said we played together and that I was so beautiful to him. He told me that one day I ran out of the back room screaming during a party that my uncle was trying to molest me and no one believed me. He saw my uncle had been back in the room. I didn’t remember anything about this.
When I was in my 30’s I finally got enough nerve to tell my mom and aunt about the abuse. My aunt said she figured he tried something with me when I was 7 when he was visiting my mom. My mom didn’t acknowledge, comment or care. Both my aunt and mom spent the following Christmas with my uncle.
I grew up thinking I was dirty and bad and it has affected my self esteem. I had other people abuse me and wasn’t protected during my childhood. After I was 7, I grew up in my mom’s or my dad’s house,as they were divorced when I was 2. But I also was in many different foster homes until I was 18.
My twin was split up from me at 12, which has devastated me because the one person I had a bond with became just like only a brother.
I kept all the abuse deep down for my whole life. I’m ok but hurt because of what happened.
I can’t even imagine how you survived what happened. God sure blessed you with strength!
I became a Mormon when I was 9 because I had a great stepmother, who I saw for only a brief time in my life. I think that being a Mormon is what saved me and helped me. I still love God and believe in HIM today.
Abuse is NOT a religious thing that you can blame on the LDS church (Mormon), a Catholic Church or any other church. Abuse is from a person that is EVIL. Church and God is what helps us survive!
Wow! I watched the Netflix documentary a long time ago and looking forward to see the Peacock version. Thank you Jan for telling your story and for helping others! I'm so sorry you, your family and all the others went through this! So glad this monster is no longer able to hurt anyone else!
You can see how Jan’s mother’s intuition grew and grew ❤️
Her entire family was so loving yet complex… 52:00 when she reunites in a way with her dad 🥹 then she connects with her sister and mom ❤ what an amazing true story
This is the saddest story. The way the wife and community defended and shielded this predator is truly disturbing. The wife most certainly knew something was up, she was complicit. It’s remarkable Jan is able to have so much compassion for her parents through this, because at the end of the day they did fail to protect her. She is an amazing women and a true survivor.
Those were other times, times when people trusted each other. They all were victims of his manipulative and cunning ways, even his wife.
@@marivipalomino6975 agree! And in those days we didn’t here much about groomers & that your best friends could be predators.
I believe her mother got it before the father but both were hiding secrets, Bob had gotten her fatherbin a compromised situation and blackmailed him, same as the mother Bob had pretending he was interested in her and started an affair, it took a long time for this family to be able to support each other, their story is one of total manipulation by this Bob friend of the family, and maybe some people don't get it, but I'm 68 yrs old and was abused by a family friend, back then you never had TV coverage of things like this, nobody spoke of it and apart from that I had a happy childhood, my parents worked hard to feed and clothe us, we went on holiday every year but it still happened to me, its funny when I think back to my parents they were very much like Jan's parents I don't even recall them hugging, never saw them kiss it just was a different time back then, being a child lasted longer I can remember coming home from school age 12yrs and playing with dolls !! Totally different from today's kids, her and her entire family suffered greatly, my heart breaks for them I am so happy they are healing now
@Mariví Palomino That is partly true, but not exactly. I grew up at that same time and have no doubt my parents would have questioned his intentions, at least at some point prior to the first kidnapping. I mean, it's not like parents have only been protective of their children since the 2000s.
I'm wondering if she might possibly be looking at how easily she was manipulated, and is therefore giving her parents a pass. The thing is, she was a young child and they weren't.
I feel like people forget this was in the 1970's, and that it was just different back then. No internet, not many people were talking about this sort of thing, and nobody was warning people about abusers so close to home.
It was a different time
You are a blessing to so many, not only the children that have been abused but a tool for awareness for parents
What a wonderful person with a beautiful soul. Thank you for having the courage to tell those hidden details. I will make sure my grown children hear your words & then they will realize I’m not a crazy mom that was too protective & they can protect their children. God Bless you!
I watched her story on Netflix. It's something I myself have not been able to forget.
I was SA'd by my older brother, I was just 4, that as far back as I can remember the abuse starting. He was 16 at the time. It started out with adult magazine, showing me what I would "look like" one day, slowly it would escalate to touching and then coming into my room at night when our parents slept.
In 2019 while going through chemotherapy, my cousin who had been through her fair share of chemo treatments starting at the age of 5 reached out to me to offer a shoulder to lean on. We'd never been close as we were 4-5 years apart and at 5 she was diagnosed with cancer in her right leg, in the bone and required her leg to be amputated. She opened up to me about her sexual abuse past, how as a child she was SA'd several times. When she told me my brother SA'd her and did everything he did to me, I broke down. I literally had a mental break down. She'd just had her leg amputated when he started assaulting her. The amount of guilt and shame I still carry for never having said anything.
He made sure I stayed quiet. Threatening that our parents would divorce and neither of them wanted me since they always fought, never over me or about me, but they would fight. My brother even told me no one else in the family would take me cause they all hayed me too. He said I would be an orphan. At that time Little Orphan Annie was a popular movie and so he even said, "There's no daddy warbucks waiting or looking for you either, you'll be like all those homeless Mexican kids we see". So I stayed quiet and let the abuse continue till I was around 6-7 years old.
My cousin passed last year.
This year on March 17 I called the police station and they an officer came down to my house and I made a formal report...finally.
Now, my brother has threatened to sue me and is even trying to come up with fake stuff to incriminate me with. I challenged him, I told him to take me to court and see what happens. I am done...I AM DONE staying quiet and keeping HIS SECRET. I don't need anyone to believe me. I know what happened and he did the same to our cousin.
I believe he did this to his step daughters as well. He has married two women who both had small daughters when he met them.
He left wife 1 when the daughter moved out.
He moved in with now wife 2 some 7 years ago when her daughters were small. She walked in on him doing something weird with her smallest daughter and he explained it away. Apparently he was sitting on the bed with just his boxers and had her daughter sitting on his crotch region and when she walked in he quickly readjusted himself and she got a bad vibe.
They argued about it and he told her, ask my sister. She asked me and I still covered for him!! AFTER ALL THOSE YEARS...WHY? I lied and said, "not to my knowledge". At the time, I thought I was his one and only victim. It happened to our mom, her father SA'd her and she never did anything about it. It just the norm to sweep this under the rug.
NOT ANYMORE!
Like Jan Broberg, I want to make this known, wake people up and change the system. There is no reason for these pedophiles to be released back into society. I will be trying to get in touch with Jan Broberg myself to see about joining her team.
Her strength and perseverance is so awe-inspiring for anyone who is a survivor.
why is there no likes? you deserve justice i am so sorry this happened to you. My brother did small things to me too but before it could escelate i told my dad sobbing, he is 7 years older than me much stronger and taller and i was afraid but i knew my dad would help given the fact a kid from my school touched me and he defended me the whole time. I understand your pain more people should know that it isnt just strangers, it can be people you trust too
What a courageous lady! And, what a testimony to her strength, that she has come out the other side whole, and helping others.
What a horrific experience. God bless Jan for surviving such horror. Good for her for being so strong & finding a beautiful life. I saw her in the movies “Mobsters & Mormons” & “passage to Zarahemla” thought she looked familiar. What a kind soul. God bless her.
Thank you both in presenting this story. What a courageous woman to have lived under such horrific conditions and share with us. This reminds millions there is hope after the trauma toward thriving in our power.
OMW JAN, PRAYERS TO YOU GIRL..KIDS REALLY DID NOT HAVE A VOICE IN THE 70'S..BUT YOUR MOM HAVING THE BRIEF AFFAIR WITH THE MONSTER AFTER SHE KNEW WHAT HE HAD DONE TO YOU, HAS ME GOBSMACKED..THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STORY.
Jan is absolutely correct, listen and believe what victims are saying. When I was 12 I finally got the courage to tell a CPS worker what my dad was doing and at the end of the interview she told me she thought I was lying 🤯 That one act cause more damage than I even realized at the time,. It’s because of that woman I never received justice and continued to be abused. If there’s anyone I hate in this world it’s that CPS worker. I hope one day I get to look her in the eyes
I so sorry the system failed you! Please reach out to someone you trust, the healing can begin now!
Unbelievably excellent interview. Thank you. I'm humbled.
They believed her. You can tell that finally telling what had happened to her was so cathartic & freeing in a way but the fact they never questioned anything, they believed her was a defining moment. Listen, acknowledge & believe.
Yes - she was believed
I think it's apparent that her parents believed her because they had seen all the signs, had witnessed the manipulation, and were even willing to ignore the child abuse in order to save their own reputation.
This was the wildest story I’ve ever heard!! I still can’t get the Netflix doc out my mind
I’m so grateful, you are speaking out! Thank you, for sharing your story! This behavior has plagued my life, as a little girl… all the way up to age 50. From father figures to spouses etc… For all of us survivors… please continue speaking out! We don’t all get believed or heard. Often times we are abused all over again by the judicial system, when we do try to speak out! God bless you, protect you and guide you!
Thank you Ana for having Jan come on the podcast and share her story. 💗 I was SA as a child and I know how difficult it is to overcome that kind of trauma.
She has healed from this terrible experience....and others will learn from her. God Bless this woman
Jan, you are so brave! Thank you so much!
OMG Jan, What a Brave Woman you are! Thanks for sharing your story!🥰
Ana, I’m so glad you just let her talk. Her story is important!
This is horrific. The long years of fear after manipulation and abuse is just so insane. I am glad Jan is still here and helping others
Thank you so much both Jan and Anna for exposing predatory behaviors. I'm not a victim but was almost there but maybe, because this experience induced confusion on my sexuality as a child. Fortunate to have parents who were very sensitive and protective. A nun lured and groomed me in grade school. Long story short my parents found out and took me away from that school, before that relationship with that nun becomes sexual. Thank God my parents explained to me in my young mind of 11 years, about homosexuality although I didn't fully grasp. My mom especially, was so firm when one day the nun asked if I can spend a night with her in the convent while other nuns were away. Now I'm 53, but all throughout my life in the Philippines, that nun tried to keep in touch and did her best to know my location in every stage of my life. It was at the age of 18 when I stopped communicating to her. Although I really didn't answer all her letters but that was the last time I heard from her. Still she was there inquiring in my highscool, university, and workplaces. In letters, and in person. Fortunately we never crossed path. I was 44 when I left for Canada and luckily when she located my last workplace and went there in person, I have the quit the job and was few days to leaving the country. Now there is the internet she is all over it trying to get in touch using my schoolmates and friends and even my grade school teachers to reach out to me. None of them know where I live. Lucky again she is not computer savvy to do things herself. It indeed took awhile to get rid of her brainwashing. I don't know if she has other victims, she was a school principal. Until now I don't have the guts to get to her face and tell her she is a predator. Because she is very influential in our community. I am so grateful for the enlightenment. These predators will always be there in many forms and awareness is crucial. Thank you!
I'm so sorry you have gone through that. There are a lot of predators out there
@@Edelwiess1066 yes and some of them are not even aware they are predators. Like they act and think what they are doing is normal.
The family and Jan are incredibly brave to be so transparent about everything.
Heyyy Mrs Jan just know you had won. You beat the predator at his own game. The support of your parents regardless of what they have experienced with the predator himself at hand kept fighting for you. Justice was served accordingly to the predator. Where’s he’s no longer an nightmare to you now an testimony to others whom been or going through the same thing as you. I’m so proud of you. Thank you for sharing & helping others🙌🏾🌹💛💛💛
Thank you, Ana, for letting this woman tell her story. I was molested for four years by 2 of my brothers. My mothet did. NOTHING. My mother doing NOTHING was more damaging for me. Im 63 now. Listening to this Broadcast is changing me on a core level for the better! Thank you for sharing, Jan.
AWW! the poor woman, I feel for you, thank you to the Lord that you are still with us to tell us about it, I cannot imagine what you went through, stay strong and I have lots of love and respect for you. God Bless you always!
Jan told her story perfectly! I immediately watched her story on Peacock and it’s like I knew her!! My story isn’t this planned to this extent, but I have my story and I really empathize! I love little vibrant Jan and the Jan today! She really confirms that as survivors of sexual abuse, that we can come out stronger and more beautiful inside after all said and done!! ❤
Holy shit! I'm amazed I've not heard this story before. Thanks to Jan for doing this interview -- personally told stories shed so much more light, and add so much nuance, to these complex psychological manipulations and help others to understand how these events can unfold over time. Blessings to Jan as she continues this healing journey. 🙏🌟☮💞
Thank you Ana! Your coverage of this case is awesome!!!! Jan, you are amazing!!!
I know her pain. When I was 11, I told my mom my "father" was molesting me.
Her response was "get out of here you liar".
The medical establishment told her as well after they examined me because I was having painful periods.
It was pre mandatory reporting laws of the early 1970s, and because I was afraid of what would happen if I admitted to them that I was being abused, nothing was done.
These days, regardless of what I said, it would've been reported
Wow that is so painful to read Godly. I hope you are doing fine after all this. Now as an adult have you confronted ur dad or mom about it? Probably wouldn’t of made a difference eh? Sending you big hugs to you 🤗 🤗 🤗
@Harley 62 Hey Harley. My "father" did apologize, but continued to dinegrate me.
He'd say things like "you're so black, I can see you in the daytime".
Or he'd tell men, "I'll pay you $500 to marry my daughter".
My mom basically views me as the other woman.
We've never been able to have the mother daughter relationship I have with my daughter.
As late as 201p, she's said I was lying and that the abuse never happened. Even though I've called my "father" out on what he did in her presence.
To answer the question of how I'm doing?.
I'm 62 and have suffered severe depression since age 8.
I'm diagnosed with Bipolar II and complex PTSD.
I'm being treated with a breakthrough therapy fir depression called TMS.
Thank you Harley for kind words of support and encouragement
You are such a blessing...thank you for sharing xxxx
This is an amazing story! Thank you for sharing Jan, your an incredible woman
Thank you for sharing
I'm 19 minutes in. And Wow! The lengths he went to are absolutely mind blowing. Insane.
Bless Jan’s heart! What a beautiful lady that went through more than most of us can never really understand! She is an amazing lady and survivor!
I would just like to acknowledge how absolutely amazingly strong this woman is!
Wow. I'm speechless. You don't often get the feeling that you are in the presence of greatness, but with Jan that feeling is all I had. She is so strong and wise, a bright light in a dark world. I wish her and her mother all the best.
I needed this. Listen, acknowledge and believe.., please the victim needs you.
This. Is something my family would not do, at 60 I'm still a " liar".
But by you just telling me this feels like confirmation it's what loved ones should do.
Thanks so much