She was the perfect victim. Young (only 11), naive, and passive lending to insecure. Being the perfect victim allowed her to be held captive for 18 years. Allowed her to survive, and live, for 18 years. Being the perfect victim allowed so many people, community, and services ...
Family & Relationships / Abuse / Child Abuse
BOOK REVIEW: My Time to Stand by Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, Melissa Moore, and Michele Matrisciani
Let’s be totally honest. This is not a book I would have ever chosen to read or listen to. Being from the Ozarks, this story put a stain on our community around Springfield - the hub of this region. While I didn’t live it, it was absolutely everywhere for a very long time, even ...