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71. Iceberg Families

I have seen families like you described and when people finally figure out what is going on.......all you hear is: They seemed so nice, they seemed so happy, what else was going on....... and the best one.......I think its all a lie because people cant stand happy families. I was a paramedic and had to go into a home of that "perfect family" when I got back to the station I called CPS in......they came in pulled the kids........and a week later the kids were back with them and we would be called out again. The system sucks.

Your story touched my heart...... I actually posted the link a couple of times to show people what the Duggars are really like.......but in truth you will never change someone else opinion when it comes to this stuff.

I wanted to tell you something and I hope you take it to heart.........forgive yourself..........you were a kid and with what you went through you took control where you could. In truth, with what you went through I am surprised you were even grasping sanity. Thats not an insult....but honey.......you have been through hell and back........you survived. That is something great........ alot of people never make it back...... I know of a little of what i am talking about here and for a long time it took me to realize that was then........if I had the wisdom then as i do now......things would have been different and i would have made different choices. I am not the same person as I once was........and I had to forgive myself before I could ask for forgiveness. I also realized that I might not get that forgiveness but i was really asking to admit I did something wrong......not everyone can be forgiving.......I was lucky. I live my life as a better person now......who tries to help everyone.......to treat people as I want to be treated.

Your story is heart wrenching and I hope more people read it.......it is inspiring and hopefully when read will help someone in that position. And you I only wish for wonderful sunny days full of love........you certainly deserve it.