Childhood Sexual Abuse Victim-Elisha
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Elisha, a victim of childhood sexual abuse in Midland, Texas.
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The way she tells her story makes my heart break for all the little boys and girls who can't even go to sleep without fear. *tears
This happens more than one can imagine
I have small children and it brea my heart into a million pieces imagining them tormented like this❤️
@@dontbelongherefromanother Yup.😢💔
Thank You
😥yesss.
Mothers who put a man above their child are terrible people. I feel so horrible for Elisha, and I hope she can find inner peace after everything that has been done her.
Agree
I agree! Never put a man above your child!!!! Ever!!!!!
The full responsibility isn’t just the mothers- every child also has a father who should be equally responsible. Also- most parents who’s children are being abused and are in abusive relationships themselves is because they too are often incredibly traumatised from their own childhood abuse. None of it should be happening but it’s incredibly complex
I agree! We are here to protect your kids. Please give every one of us the strength to help, please.
Her story also shows how cruel the system is. She's so brave, not only she survived, she's also able to share her story.
The system? Dont forget to include her own mom
@@michaelcimags6991 That's why I wrote 'also'. Her mom and stepdad were obviously monsters.
Thank you for listening
@@elishal1282 Thank you for sharing, I admire you so much.
@@elishal1282 Oh Elisha, my heart hurts for you. I cried your entire interview. You are such a strong and brave woman. I will never in a million years understand how people can hurt their children and I also will never understand how women stay with men that abuse their babies. It would happen ONE time! There wouldn't be a big enough place on this earth for them to hide. I would find them! You were let down by so many people and I am so sorry. Life isn't supposed to be that hard for a child. I hope you have been able to find strength to put this all behind you. You are so beautiful and deserve Happiness, Love and a world filled with Sunshine! I hope you have a healthy loving relationship with your boys. I will keep you in my prayers every day and ask God to bring Peace and Tranquility into your life and not let anyone ever hurt you again ... Sending you Love and Hugs from Las Vegas 💜 Laura 💜
Elisha,
I am so very proud of you. I did my interview with Mark a month ago and on it I say to heal, you need to Break your Silence. I'm in my 50's and just starting to heal. You are light years ahead of me by finding your voice in your 30's. Everytime you tell your story it will get easier. And please seek out a trauma therapist, one who specializes in EMDR therapy. Again, I'm so proud of you!!!!!
Awesome to see you supporting the SWU community as much as you do Clark, you truly are inspirational man. This one got to me too.
Good to see you, Clark!
Nashville Tennessee
Clark, I just watched yours yesterday! Amazing strength ❤ Thank you for sharing your story.
So comforting to see you encouraging another SA survivor! Thank you for reaching back to help others after sharing your story, and with advice on which therapy to get!! I salute you!! 💯💙🔥🔥🔥
Clark , you are the most inspiring person ❤️ Huge respect to you. I'm still healing for the abuse I have suffered as a child.
God Bless you 🙏 Sending my love.
Dianna X
The fact her mom stayed with this man,😔 the shame isn't hers to bare, it's her mother's shame. Child predators are not ppl to be rehabilitated.
Women thru time are never able to have enough resources to escape these shiddy environments. Mom is trapped as well. 2022 little has changed. So sad.
@@terywetherlow7970 it's like they are trapped against their will to leave based on twisted emotions of love, strained financial resources, and fear of their abuser
It was not her mother's fault. Like many women in abusive relationships she was probably afraid as well as economically dependent. Stop blaming women for the violent and abusive behavior of men...if he was beating her up you can be sure he threatened her if she left
@@merriferrell2818 exactly, people on the outside looking in don't understand how deeply controlled victims are in these types of relationships. They are not only mind-controlled but financially restricted or dependent financially on their abuser. Also, the love bombing keeps victims in a psychological hold to abusers. They couldn't leave even if someone held the door open for them. Just an analogy of how mental forces play a significant role in victims staying
@@merriferrell2818 her mother was also touching her though in this situation i don’t feel for the mother at all
I swear if I ever catch anyone sexually abusing any child I’m going to beat them to death. I’m so sorry that you had to go through all that.
I will do the same, those are monsters
From one parent to another, do not let your child ever hear you say that. Only say I will make sure they don’t hurt you again, say nothing more in front of them. That is what stopped my child from disclosing to me because abusers create a trauma bond and they don’t want that other person to be hurt they just want it to stop
Never apologise for crying. You're a strong and brave woman for facing up to your truth. Your story reminds me a little of mine and it brought tears to my eyes. You should be so proud that you are trying to be the best mum for your boys.
I wish you all the best.
I agree, I got so upset when she kept apologizing and it is the fault of the Monster who hurt her, NOT hers!! I hope she continues to heal and continue being a great person and mom to her boys ❤️
Thank you so much ❤
@@elishal1282 Keep pushing , you are beautiful and so worthy of every good thing coming your way!! I'm so very proud of you! 💕💕💕
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Sexual abuse is like murder. They kill the person you used to be.
It's absolutely terrible. And when it's a child, you strip it's Innocence for the rest of their life.
*_You just don't appreciate how fortunate you are until you hear such a horror story from another human. Utterly heart breaking ..._*
How are you then?
Yeah. I used to resent my parents (just a bit) for neglect, inattention and some perceived failing on their part as caregivers and protectors but this channel has made me appreciate what I had growing up.
@@zek7353 My mind too came to that conclusion after I discovered this channel. I used to blame parents and others for my situations and the narration that keeps playing in my mind. I assume God/Universe has a weird way of talking to me, and this channel is one at an unexpected time of life showing me to appreciate my childhood.
Absolutely
At 5-6 years old I was brutally raped and molested by my aunt. I suppressed and blocked out all of the events that took place 4-5yrs old. At 9 I started showing symptoms of depression. At 12 I began self harming via eating disorders, cutting and burning. At 14 I had already had my first manic episode. I had runaway several times. I didn’t know why I felt this way, I knew something was wrong. My psychiatrist asked me “we’re you ever sexually assaulted?” That one question brought it flooding back. All at once I was again reminded of what had happened. CPS and the detectives told my mom that there was no point because no one would ever take my case. She got nothing and I got a life sentence. I am glad she got her justice, they think women aren’t capable of depravity like child rape and molestation but they do it. They really do do it. Please for the love of all things good in this world watch who you leave your children around. Please, save the innocence. We are survivors, not victims.
Thank you for sharing your story with us, and thank you for being a survivor ❤️
Sorry to ask but are you a male or femal? Thanks in advance.
@@patri1689 I’m a woman
@@crackbabisims
Thanks for your response. I am not being insenstive but i would kinda understand the melostation part but how is it a woman can do rape? U dont have to respond if it triggers any of those memories. Btw, i'm glad to hear you say not being a víctim bit a survivor.
@@patri1689 really? You can’t think of any way that a rape/molestation could happen between 2 females?
My mother’s father abused her sexually, emotionally & physically. She’s in her 50s & it still effects her but she was never that way with me. People that survive these traumas are warriors
I was SEXUALLY abused from age 4 thru age 17 then experienced martial rape through out my 13yr marriage I dont trust ANY MAN even my fiance who has never done anything tht deserves not to be trusted but I can't fully trust I've been betrayed by every one in my life I ever trusted a little I have severe PTSD I've stopped screaming in my sleep I do talk and hit in my sleep I've improved with therapy and rx without those 2 things I would be dead I first attempt ed suicide @age 7 nobody noticed thts the abusive household I grew up in I've been a cutter since age 9 still deal with very very strong urges to cut in highly emotionally charged situations I freeze or dramatically over react during arguments I can't handle them I can handle an argument with a complete stranger but not with fiance I've cut ENTIRE birth family out of my life either they don't acknowledge how abusive childhood was(mom) or are severly mentally ill ,emotionally warped or addicted to hard drugs(meth opiods) I don't need ppl in my life who hide behind god and a religious cult(seventh day Adventist) to excuse their behavior it says heaps heaps about you as a parent if all three of your children have either severed ties with you or severly limit their contact with you and 2 out of your 3 grandkids abuse is HORRIBLE &HORRIFIC LEGACY
@@Jenny-uv4dl is there any way I can connect with you personally, maybe we can help each other head. Your story is very similar to the parts of my story That was untold.
I want to thank this woman for having the courage to tell her story. This was quite emotional for me as I am also a victim of childhood sexual abuse. I hope she finds some peace by sharing this with the world. My "stepdad" was also my abuser. It changes you forever and you'll never be normal again but you can get better.
Hoping for the very best for you too! You’re so brave for sharing your story as well 🫶🏾 I hope both monsters burn in Hell and suffer a long, cruel, painful existence for what they’ve done to y’all. You’re free now, he is evil and u didn’t deserve that BS… heal and move forward and make sure you do all that you can to have a child grow up safe from abuse 😊
I'm normal
Interesting thing abt her story is that this trauma was passed down. But it ends with her. So proud of her for telling her story. She is breaking chains!
Mark , help this woman get some therapy, she's got me crying at work. I feel for her and she deserves help.
Dont watch at work. I watch these at home
Please help her!
You broke a generational cycle of accountability and apologies, that's great.
Thank you ❤
@@elishal1282we believe you!
I just want to hug her so badly. You can still see the scared little girl praying for the abuse to stop. So so sorry for her. She's such a beautiful soul. Why is there so much evil in this world. So proud of her courage. God bless her🙏
My daughter is a victim of SM. The father of my youngest child was touching her when she was 11 (he raised her since she was 5). The moment that she told me, I immediately reported it and they escorted him out of my house. I will never understand women that choose men over their children. I'm a mother before ANYTHING! Idc who you are, if any of my babies say your doing something they're mentioning it for a reason. I am so sorry that you had to experience 🥺 God be with you and help you get through this.
Some women have been so abused that they get numb about their surroundings. They get desensitized, sadly.
I don't know how you were strong enough to wait for police! If that would've happened to my own kids growing up I would've went ape shit and probably would been sitting in jail away from my kids..
Wow. This woman brought me to my knees when she talked about the birthday party. I wish we could all somehow celebrate her the way she deserves.
I don’t know why but her telling us how no one showed up shattered my heart. She must have felt so alone and rejected. And she deserved to be so loved and protected. I just want to hug her and protect her.
The pain in this sweet woman’s voice breaks my heart. I teared up on and off throughout this video. She seems like the sweetest soul.
Elisha, if you happen to read this, I am so proud of you for sharing your story. It takes a really courageous person to do that. I think you are absolutely amazing for doing this interview. I hope you can find a trauma therapist to help guide you through the pain you are still facing. You are amazing. Best wishes ♥️♥️♥️
Hi Elisha,
I could write paragraphs to you. You've been through so much. Im sorry that important people have let you down in life...including a system that allowed your stepfather back into the home where you were living. You deserved a protective environment growing up. It must have been so confusing. Your tears were felt by me and many of us listening. Never apologize for expressing your pain in this way. (Mark, please offer fresh tissues).
You are a beautiful young woman. The fact that you are able to keep your focus on your 4 boys made me feel so hopeful for you. I would be very proud of you if you were my daughter.
I hope for better days ahead. I hope you connect with a quality therapist that will guide you through your trauma and deliver real healing. God Bless you 💕😊❤
❤ thank you for your words of encouragement, thank you for listening and thank you for caring. Please keep myself as well as my boys in your prayers
@@elishal1282 We will all pray for you! Never give up! Your boys have a very strong mama! ❤
@@elishal1282 stay strong sister
U r worthy and u r more than enough.
You are so brave. Don't ever apologize for expressing your emotions.
When she said that no one came to her birthday party, but she didn’t understand that it was who she was living with and the situation that she was in that other parents wouldn’t let their kids come, and it wasn’t her, ooooof…that made me so sad. She is a beautiful, strong, survivor. Thank you for sharing your story ❤️
You know what, this girl has a huge heart, and that, to me at least, is what matters most in this story. I think she's amazing. Never give up.
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One of the best parts of her story is she still has a good relationship with her children. She seems like an overall good person. I hope her mother one day realizes the pain she caused her daughter.
Elisha I just want to give you a big hug. You're such a strong woman. Sending prayers up for you.
Thank you love ❤
My name is Elisha too, Ive been through sexual abuse by my father as a little girl as well. My mother chose him over me My heart cries for every soul that ever has to go through this💜 I would share my story as well if I thought it would do any good. To this day, my abuser/dad goes unpunished...
Sending you so much love ❤
You need to report it to avoid it happening to someone else you love. Sexual abusers never stop until caught.
You are so incredibly brave for sharing your story and reliving your trauma, Elisha. You are such an intelligent and capable woman despite your past. I believe you even if your own mother won’t. Sending love and light 🤍
She is so courageous to tell her truth. You are not alone. Alot of us have childhood trama that affects us to this day. Thank you! It not only helps you but other people also by talking about it Your a great Mom and did the best you could do . ❤️
I wish Mark would let them know they don't need to apologize for crying. The shaking in her voice shows how much fear she's had, still hits her when she speaks... So terrible . God bless her 🙏♥️
He says what he has to when it's necessary. If youve watched enough then you know that.
I too have gone through sexual abuse, but it was my cousin. Thankfully so, my pain has healed. Praying for her to heal and maybe her getting with a good counselor. Glad she has spoken out on her trauma. Now let the healing begin ❤🙏🏾💜
Amen 🙏. That's what it took for me to start healing and be able to have a semi normal life, was talking w an amazing counselor at 35 years old i FINALLY told my mom and dad and step mother that her son, my step brother had been molesting me for a few years when I was about 11 to 15. I still think of it often, but I can live my life! I pray to God she heals to not feel so traumatized. 🙏
Hi Mark! Please help her get therapy with the donations if possible as she would be if it from this and hopefully make a difference in her life . This hit me hard emotionally . Elisha is brave and deserves love in her life ❤
What an ignorant response. She is trying to help.
@@leahlogsdon3969 you’re not helping
@@elishal1282 no one owes you anything. Find your own way.
@@Swanselm dang, are you ok? Do you need therapy? You seem like you have a lot of anger built up inside of you. Sending light, love and happiness your way ❤💋
@@elishal1282 I do a actually need it, maybe I too can sell my pity story & hope mark gives me some money
“Anyways” is my go to when I’m deflecting from my trauma. Realized this while watching this beautiful strong woman tell her story
It’s crazy how we don’t notice until we do, thank you love ❤
If you are reading this, just know you are not alone.
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It's truly sad how common this is 💔
Her story is so on point to what happens in abusive homes with children. You learn not to tell anyone the "family" secrets, you learn to blank out the feelings and think it's normal. As a child, you carry that trauma into adulthood.....I wish that she finds peace within herself and gets to experience true love..💖
I'm so glad she told on her stepdad when she was a teenager! How brave! And how brave to have that sit down with her mom. I hope her life gets better from this point on. It makes me so angry that people, actually children suffer so much abuse and the the burden is on them to be so strong and so self aware and be able to "repair" all the psychological and physical damage that was done to them during their formative years. It's fucked up. I hope she gets everything she's been working for.
I just want to give you a big hug and tell you that you are wonderful. You are very brave and strong, I can't imagine going through such abuse and pain. Your mom and step dad are sick broken warped people. There are some really messed up people in this world, they are monsters, they destroy others, including innocent children. I am so sorry this happened to you. It's so heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing your story. May you be blessed.
My goodness, I cannot imagine the fear she must have experienced growing up in that household. No mother should ever stay with a man who harms their child in any way. I’m so sorry that you went through that. You seem like a beautiful person with a kind heart despite all of the heartbreak you have been through. Your boys are so blessed to have you 💗💗💗 I hope your mom really has her eyes opened to how much she’s hurt you and I hope that she spends the rest of her days trying to seek forgiveness for it. 💗
I’m so proud of her, I wish her nothing but healing for her inner child
I can relate so much to this beautiful soul💝 My step dad beat my mom,she severely beat us,I was abused,molested,neglected,& she made me use drugs when I was 7:( I too would pray & just cry. I was an introvert,quiet,and was left alone alot. Also left alone to take care of my little brother. I am so proud of you♡ you're so brave and strong! Hugs and love to you
I appreciate so much your transparency and being willing to be so vulnerable. I completely get it. I was sexually abused between the age of 2 and 6. My family to this day maintains that my perception was off and that I'm crazy. I had to detach from them. I don't talk to them at all. It was a very hard choice. You shouldn't discount any of it..."it was only touching" isn't okay. Maybe he didn't penetrate you with his penis but with his fingers...it's all NOT okay and NOT your fault. Another thing you mentioned really struck me...about how you saw two people making love. I get it 100%. I feel like I was cheated because I have a hard time connecting feelings with "making love". I get it when you said you go somewhere else. I still do and I am 55...with 2 kids. You are so beyond brave to share your heart. Thank you soooo much. It isn't lost on me. Much love
💜💜So sorry. Keep healing Survivor.
Thank you ❤️ prayers that you completely heal as well 🙏🏽
Sad, sad story. What an amazing woman! I hope she is able to move and and find peace. The thing that comes through very strongly is that she doesn't blame herself for what happened.and that is a great start.
I never comment, but I couldn’t help myself.. I don’t think I’ve ever cried so much.. I’m so very proud of you and it takes
courage to tell your story.. sending you love and prayers.. take good care of yourself, you are AMAZING!
The saddest part that she mentioned was, when she said her mom threw her a birthday party and not a single person showed up. Must’ve been heartbreaking for a little girl, wishing her all the best. God bless!
Wish I could give you a hug. You’re so brave to share your story. I’m so sorry you experienced such horror. Our court system is crap at protecting women/children. 😭 You deserve so much more. SO MUCH MORE. ❤
I am so glad you addressed that with your mom.I am so glad you aren't silent. I'm so glad for the people you are helping. This is true heroism on display. I am so moved by your story. I pray the love you deserve finds you
I feel for her. This is what I went through. She is way better than me at being able to tell her story. She is so strong!! I admire her strength and her struggles I hope she heals. Thank you for sharing.❤sending her so much love
HUGS to this amazing survivor - she deserves the best this world has to offer.
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It’s hard for me to cry to this channels videos and this absolutely broke my heart. Failed as a child and saying how she loves her boys is upsetting how she didn’t get that treatment and she’s so strong, her kids keep her going, I really hope she finds happiness within herself ❤️
Same situation, it’s so disturbing to still know that in the black community so much abuse is pushed under the rug and ignored. And when we take a leap out on faith to face our abusers it gets slapped back in our faces 😢as though we are the ones that chose that form of abuse. I pray for this women that she gains the courage and strength and know that it will take one day at a time to heal, and understand that NONE IF IT WAS YOUR FAULT and the shame and blame and guilt goes right back to the person it belongs to. There is nothing wrong with having love for the caregiver even with the abuse because as children we didn’t k ow any better not to. We knew these were the people we were placed with to care for us. And the struggle is very real. Stay strong and when YOU ARE READY seek treatment because it is a life long process to heal. I was abused and traumatized for 29 years and now the average person views me as though nothing has happened because I choose not to “wear my trauma” but through my disorders it shows itself. But I do my best everyday to present who I am and not what I went through. And you can tell in the way you speak and take care of your children from a mother to a mother. You don’t “wear your trauma” either. Just know you are loved and appreciated and supported by all of us out here that share your story 🙏🏾
Its not just the "black" community.
Black community?? Happens in all communities.
@@HelloWorld-lg1pz It is all communities. Speaking as a black woman speaking specifically on MY culture I can’t speak for no one else’s because I’m not apart of anyone else’s just to be culturally correct
@@roannfrome1025 it does and is extremely frustrating and that is the point of marks channel to educate on all sides; whether if a person can relate or not
You are so correct. The trauma is real.
This is a heartbreaking story. It shows the worst side of humanity. Hurting and abusing a child is the most evil act a man can do. More power to this strong woman.
Many tears shed for Elisha and I pray she continues to be there for her boys and seek therapy. What a brave woman to tell her story.
what a beautiful, _beautiful_ soul this woman has. you're courageous, inspiring, and seem like you're an amazing mother who gives your kids reasons to be proud.
Thank u for sharing with us. I was abused by a cousin for years and it took me years of healing and therapy for me to get past it. And sometimes it still haunts me. Bless you honey. Some people don’t understand how hard our stories are 😢
Some People really don’t understand, people want you to sweet memories under the rug and continue life as if you never had trauma. I once felt weak because I have not healed but not I know it’s ok to still feel pain. I am human. I def want to heal and I am praying that this was my first big step
She's completely over it! I definitely know this feeling, I pray you find your peace 💯❤️
Elisha, I am sorry about the terrible things that have happened to you. You did not deserve to be abused, mistreated and neglected. You are worthy of LOVE. Praying for your healing, comfort and peace. God bless you❤️
My heart truly breaks for her. I believe she is a lot stronger than she even realizes. I hope she gets therapy. I hope someone steps in on this program and helps her get every bit of help she can. I would also appreciate any updates.
Your tears are healing tears don’t ever be sorry, you’ve had so much trauma in your life but you are still here and love your children, be proud of how far you have come 🙏🏽❤️
What a beautiful example of bravery and courage! This is one of the most soul shattering experiences a your child can endure. As a woman today that has been blessed with the gift of therapy, I have no idea how this continues throughout generations. Elisha has walked into your studio with such grace and strength! Once again, I thank you Mark for your compassion and curiosity about the human condition. You have given such beauty to suffering and your fearlessness in telling these heart wrenching truths continues to inspire me and so many others. We are all survivors at some point in our path and the more wretched the pain can somehow create some of the most inspiring stories of rising out of the ashes.......I am one of those and I respect those that find the power to live their truth. Thank you thank you and thank you again!
Hi, I was born and raised in Midland! I still have family there. You don’t look familiar but I’m so sorry you endured such pain!!! Wishing you healing energy from this day forth. Prayers to you on your healing journey 🥰
Thank you ❤❤
i wish her nothing but a chance to heal, she has gone through the unimaginable and its such a horrible thing that happens so often in families. im proud of you for your ability to reach out and speak out from your abuse. its such a hard and difficult thing to do. youre doing great, blessings from texas
She has such a beautiful spirit even after all of the trauma and abuse.
Thank you for sharing. I've had insomnia for 50 years. SA never really goes away. God bless you sweetheart 😘 ❤
This interview was hard to watch 😥 I 🙏 she can get some therapy and heal from this. You are so strong for sharing your story!!
My inner child feels the pain of yours. The strength and courage it’s take to get past the shame of publicly telling your story is empowering!!
You're a good person. I know this was so hard for you. Thank you for your story. Hugs and prayers for your complete healing.
I wish I could give Elisha a hug. 😔💔 Elisha your beauty shines through. Thank you for sharing your life with us. I came from a similar background. I was too scared to have children. I didn't want my kids to suffer like me and my brother did. Elisha, you are a better woman than me. You are brave, courageous and smart. You are a phenomenal mother the way you love your kids. I hope they realize how much you overcame to have them and to love them. Bless you.❤️🙏
As a minister, I want to give Elisha a great big hug, pray for her and encourage her to live a life that makes her happy in Christ. There is life after trauma and I pray she heals completely and wholly. She's emotionally broken but God can heal all wounds. I promise you he can.
Helena, don't be consciously deceived...I respect your response and opinion however, this channel is not for people to debate negatively about social atrocities, It's to understand, be more informed and to encourage people who've experienced hell on earth..For me it's
not about debatable viewpoints but to show support for others in the kindness that I've experienced knowing Jesus Christ.
Religion has nothing to do with it. Pulpit pimps like you are part of the problem
Elisha, you are such a sweet soul. You did not need to apologize for crying while sharing your truth. Such a heartbreaking story to tell and I bet you haven’t been given many open opportunities to share without judgement. You are so strong. Just wanted to say, I wish I could have gone to your birthday party so you didn’t feel so alone. I felt your loneliness there and glad you can see it wasn’t about you at the time but shame on your mom for lacking the self awareness that people wouldn’t put their children in danger. 😢
If I ever have one, you are a person I would def love to be there. Thank you ❤
If you are reading this Elisha, just know you aren't alone. I was sexually abused by my father from age 5 to the time of the reported the abuse at 13.
You are so strong. You are strong for telling your story with so much courage.
I could see how much it took for Elisha to share her story and she showed so much courage and conviction---for speaking up as a kid to stop her abuse, to confront her mother, and to resolve to go on and give herself and want to give her kids a good life. Telling our stories in whatever ways we can helps us to heal and can create a ripple effect when it helps others to find their voices and heal as well.
Lots of love. I admire your strength, honesty, and perseverance, Elisha.
Gaslighting is horrible. Elisha, you are not alone. Your memories are real and valid. You will prevail. Stay strong. You are a survivor.
So heartbreaking 💔 I wish her love, her kids back, healing, guidance, peace, just everything good. One of the best interviews to me.
These are always great interviews. This one’s pretty sad.
My mother was too afraid to leave, because she was afraid to be alone. Her fear, was bigger that my safety. A coward, is a coward, is a coward. I hated her
Elisha, I’m glad you reached out and shared your story. You are strong.
While we are survivors we cannot heal alone. I hope you can find a trauma therapist to help you heal.
I also reported my abuser and he was sentenced to 7 years. That was one of the most important decisions I ever made in my life.
Thank you for sharing. I love this channel.
There is something seriously wrong with the fact this lady’s mum that she would stay with that animal. Hugs to you from a fellow survivor my heart goes out to you.
The power a mother has over a child is surreal. It is so sad when this power is used to the detriment of the child. So sorry you had to go through this.
I was just made aware this posted and I would like to take the time to comment on everyone’s reply, but I will get to as many of you as I can in the morning. Again thank you all for listening
Absolutely heartbreaking story. Elisha, I applaud your courage in sharing it with us. You’ve come a long way and I encourage you to seek therapy to continue on your healing journey. If there are any professionals in the SWU family that can provide therapy services, I also encourage you to reach out to Elisha via Mark. God bless.
Some mothers can and do molest their children and allow others to participate in child sexual assault. It usually happens from generational trauma and gets passed down like the lady testifies. Child sexual abuse from your mother is the greatest betrayal and I'm so sorry this happened to you and others. Thank you for sharing with us ❤
She is a true warrior! I wish you all the happiness your heart can hold. Those who abused you are nothing but monsters and hope they rot in hell! Warm greetings from Florida.
I'm so sorry for everything that's happened to you, Elisha. I'm also so proud of you for telling your story. It takes so much courage. You are brave, strong, beautiful, intelligent, and worthy of great things!
I have not related and cried this much for MYSELF in I don't know nor care in how long. Thank you 🤘🏼
The part where this angel said she had a birthday party but no one showed up because everyone knew she was abused is the saddest thing I have ever heard. I hope she lives a happy life these days because no little girl deserves to feel that much sadness.
I relate to Elisha on so many levels. I too started receiving sexual abuse at 5 until 16… by one person. My ex husband used to as well…. I always tucked it in the back of my mind, but now at 35….. it has really surfaced up and has been hell for the last 2-3 years… I am praying hard for your healing sweet girl 💕💕💕💕💕
I’m so sorry for all of the abuse and trauma you have endured. You are such a strong woman, wonderful mother. Thank you for not continuing the cycle with your children. You’ve given the world a gift in your mothering. I send you love
Elisha, first and foremost. You are the BRAVEST woman I have ever met. You are strong, beautiful, and deserve so many happy and fulfilling blessings. Please keep going. Don't give up. And believe as I do, that you are amazing. Don't let the past dictate who you are or how you live. It has ruled too much of your young life.
I can't take this one it's to gut wrenching! God bless her!
Elisha, You are the prime example of a strong and courageous woman and I am very proud of you. Thank you for sharing your story and i hope you are able to heal in the best way that you can. You are an amazing, beautiful woman and mom and may you continue to love yourself and heal and forgive yourself and continue to live your life with the strength that you have because i truly do admire that. Just know you are a great person and mom and many blessings will continue to come your way.
Very strong woman! It must be extremely hard to tell/recall such tragic events. Please don't be hard on yourself. May you feel full of love and comfort! God bless
Elisha, Thank you for sharing your story. My sisters husband molested me from 9-14. She stayed with him. I’m 34 and I still have to see and interact with this man to this day. Part of me wants to cut my sister and that part of my family off, but its hard because my sister and her husband also kind of raised me too. I wish i could give you a hug and be your friend. You’re a beautiful woman, and I’m sure you’re a great mother. None of this was your fault.
The part that boggles my mind is that your mom stayed with him!!! I’m so sorry! The kids couldn’t come to the party because the parents were afraid of what your stepdad would do to the children. 😢😢😢
❤ thank you Elisha. I know it was hard to share but I followed your story by every word. And when you explained how you reflect on things now it does make total sense, and you should be proud of yourself for understanding that the feeling you felt before was not something you want to feel now. Sending love, light, peace, and positivity. I have no doubt your boys feel the love you have for them.
Can you imagine being sorry for letting your emotions flow. Your strong girl you got it ! 💝 your amazing !
I’ve been a SWU watcher since day one and I’ve never cried as hard as I did hearing this story.
Elisha if you ever read this, You are a BEAUTIFUL woman inside and out and you deserve the world. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I saw how much you lit up talking about your boys. I’m so happy you had four sons, you will have four men to protect you, forever ❤❤
Well said
Para mí eres una muy buena persona que te maltrataron de niña y mucho ,pero pienso que eres lo suficiente fuerte para superarlo y dejarlo atrás ,ya no eres una niña ni tampoco necesitas una madre ,eres toda una mujer que puedes vivir una vida muy independiente y darte una buena vida amándote mucho y verás que la vida te sostiene y verás que tus hijos te buscarán , mucha suerte y mucho amor y paz te lo deseo de corazón hermana , un abrazo fuerte desde España.
Mark you’re truly amazing for allowing people a platform to tell their story and speak their truth. This is a form of healing, though it may not be comprehensive I think some healing comes from speaking your trauma. It helps release that energy.
Oh wow she from my home town I pray for strength and mental health 🙏🏾
Elisha you are brave and beautiful! Your story resonates with me. I also had a mom who chose my biological father over her daughter's over and over after molestation, physical and emotional abuse. I forgave her and also my father. For me a relationship with God is what helped me get free of their dysfunction. Counceling is what helped me heal. You are a wonderful mother and have broken that cycle of perversion. May God heal you and strengthen you and may you continue to share your story!!