This is the best letter I have ever written! You make a difference and you make an impact!
You had a caller that expressed concern over her brother-in-law molesting a family member. What you said changed my life in a GREAT way. You said it is that person's responsibility to share the information to protect children. The guilt lies with them if they do nothing. I stopped dead in my tracks.
It took me two days, but I did it: I told my husband about my step-dad. He molested me from when I was 11 until I was 16. We don't live in the state he lives in so I could keep him away from my daughter. Then I told my sister-in-law (my half-brother's wife) since they have two children. I was scared, nervous, and relieved. She listened and we talked for hours. She vowed to never have her children near him. An hour later, I received a call from her husband who said, "You better watch who you tell." That sent me in a fit of rage - good rage! I told him to pound sand and I can tell anyone I want if I think could benefit from not being around his father. I promptly hung up, changed my cell number, and we have not talked since. Of course I haven't spoken to my step-dad either. He just stopped calling one day and I know why.
Now, it is me who makes a difference and an impact. I am home to greet my soon-to-be 9th grade daughter every day, and am back to being my husband's girlfriend. I am not a victim. I stood up for those that can't stand up for themselves and sharing this vital information gives me strength daily to do the right thing.
Thank you for your show. You are the mom I never had.
Heather
P.S. When hubby left this morning he asked what my day entailed. I am so happy to share that writing this letter was part of my day.
