When she said, "no one has asked if I was restored" literally brought tears to my eyes. Praying for her restoration and continued healing. This is so sad-- truly sad to see this in the Lord's Body.

As a survivor of sexual abuse, I know that she is not lying. Being molested by family members, in the Pastor's office and Church van, was the least place someone would expect to be violated. People will never understand why victims take so long to speak out or why we act out he way we do. I always covered up with baggy boy clothes hoping to hide from men. It made me so cautious about having people in the home around my children and it made me so overprotective that it got on my kid's nerves.

Cindy, I admire your strength and bravery. Thank you for coming forward and sharing your story with us. May God continue to heal you and bless you with His peace. 🙏🏻

“I was not dressed provocative at all”….. ma’am. NO GROWN MAN SHOULD BE LOOKING AT A CHILD THAT WAY. Even if she was dressed provocatively, he still would be FULLY responsible to what happened

I came of age in the 70s and 80s. Unfortunately, this ALMOST happened to me. Thankfully, my mother was very transparent about her own experiences of SA and drilled it in my head that no one was allowed to touch me in any way that made me feel uncomfortable. Now, I'm the grandma of 8 little girls and I will definitely educate them. Ty so much for THIS! Be harmless as doves and wise as serpent.

What gets me is this. The predator pastor said he got help and healing within such a short period of time. That's untruthful!!!! And yet it took this woman DECADES to realize and recover??? It should have taken him longer to recover and recuse HIMSELF. He's STILL A LIAR.

the fact that Cindy was able to keep her faith in Jesus intact throughout these years of abuse is commendable to say the least. She's in my prayers as are ALL victims of SA. such a horrible shame that this stuff goes on.

I was sexually assaulted by a family friend when I was 6 years old. I couldn’t say anything because my parents loved his parents so much. I feel her pain. I’m 63 and I’m still faced with issues that have stemmed from what happened to me when I was a 6 year old child. I’m so happy she is able to speak about this.

I have never heard anyone articulate these kind of situations as well as she does. Praying for continued strength, courage, and healing on her journey.

As the father of a 3 year old girl, this strengthens my resolve to teach and guide her so that this never happens

Timer 59-year-old man and I grew up a missionaries kid in East Africa. My parents were non-denominational, charismatic, and my dad‘s best friend groomed and molested me. I’ve struggled my whole life and dealing with anger, issues and hyper sexual activity most of those years have lived in condemnation, thank you so much for your bravery and for sharing your story. It is really touched me grateful.

It started with me when I was eight...an uncle. Stopped when he died when I was 11. I thought it was my fault. Finally got into therapy in my late 30's into my 40's. The Lord downloaded my story in the form of a play in my 50's. Performing it has been cathartic and opens conversations with people who never talked about what had happened to them. God bless you for sharing your story!!

Allan is showing great restraint in not disrupting Cindy during this interview!

Sad part is than people don't realize that there are many predators in their families, Churches, camps, other affiliations, that you love deeply. Listen to her. Guard your family. Protect your innocent children. Trust no one.

When someone wants to control you, they always say “don’t talk to anybody about this”. That is the first clue of manipulation.

Thank you for having this conversation. As a victim of childhood sexual abuse, I think the church needs to do a better job with speaking on this topic and not sweep it under the rug. Historically, the church often protects the abuser and condemns the abused.

This is a huge interview. Allen Parr landed possibly the biggest interview in the Christian community right now. Wow

How can a little girl know what this grown up man was really doing? I was rapped when I was 9 years old. Like Cindy, I had no clue what was happening to me, for me, it was instant rape for many hours. I was ruined inside & in shock. It takes a life time to get over it! Please have compassion on Cindy!!

Oh my Allen, there are no words to fully thank you for taking the time to allow this precious woman the opportunity to share her story. This breaks my heart for her, for others like her who have endured similar abuse, and especially for the condition of the church that would allow such evil things. Lord help us to listen better, and do better.

This is so eye opening for parents. I’m so sorry for what happened to Cindy. Jesus does warn us there are wolves among the sheep, and that man is a wolf!!! It’s so heart breaking how her mind was manipulated!!!

Many wanted Robert restored back to the ministry but Cindy hit on the nail when she said who will restore her? Well said and the answer is only God will be able to restore her. Nothing else.

It’s disgusting that the Gateway Church leadership (elders included) mischaracterize the victim as a “young lady” who was the aggressor. She was an adolescent; a 12-year old girl. After listening to her testimony, it is apparent she was a good child - innocent and sheltered. She was not a worldly teen seeking sexual adventure. She didn’t date boys until she became a college student. Morris stole her innocence and got away with it. His behavior is criminal.

Cindi, I’m so moved by your story. Please know that most people believe you. My heart was broken when I heard about Robert Morris, but then it was even more broken when I heard your story. I hate that this happened to you but along with so many people here I’m so proud of you for standing up for what is right. You are worthy of the love of a good man and I pray that you get it.

Just those haunting words - "You must never tell, it will ruin everything!" "You must never tell your sister!" He emotionally and psychologicaly separated her from those that she was closest to. The weight of keeping a secret from your family for years would be devastating to a young girl's mind. To think this 'man' has held power over her right up until a few short weeks ago! Living comfortably for years. Confidant that he controlled the narrative by threatening her when she reached out to him. Affirming his power. Telling her that she would risk being prosecuted. That her dad wouldn't want this. A continuation of psychological and emotional abuse. I am so proud of Cindy for her bravery in finally dropping the heavy weights she has carried for over 40 years and taking her power back.

I remember thinking years ago, Robert Morris must really be one of the very few people that has lived what he preaches because I’ve never heard of him being in any sort of scandal like so many other pastors and mega pastors, now here it is, the light has been shed on even his indiscretions. I applaud this beautiful woman for coming forward and telling her truth and refusing to allow this man to live a perfect lie even at her and her family’s expense. People who tried to help him in the past & he repaid them by hurting them and their child.

Not only did Robert Morris produce child abuse, he also committed adultery because he was married at the time was he not, so what does his wife think about all of this.

Cindy I want you to know that as a member of Gateway church Southlake and a mother /wife that had just a year ago, turned my own husband in for finding out he was a horrible pedophile, I prayed a prayer back in the spring. I said "Lord, if Pastor Robert has done anything that needs to be brought into the light, bring it!" No reason to pray it except for a feeling and the Holy Spirit implanting that prayer in me. I do consider the last year of having to do this with my husband was a precursor. Thank you for exposing this. I'm so sorry for all you have gone through. (My soon to be ex husband got 37yrs with a plea bargain he signed. Half way house after that but he'll be like 89yrs old sooo.... I think Jesus is coming back before then! 😉)

Thank you for this! I was sexually abused at 9 years old & I'm 43 now and still feel like it has an affect on my relationships.

Thank you Cindy for trusting Bro. Allen and sharing your truth on his channel. Prayers for your continued healing. Thank you Bro. Allen for being so gracious and sensitive to this topic.

I love how gentle kind understanding and carefully respectful Allen Parr is when asking questions in this interview. And im so glad i heard her story. Prayers for her going forward. Nothing but love and respect for this woman.❤❤❤

Thanks for doing this interview Allen!! So often, the church behaves like leaders are untouchable and victims are the problem!! This is beautiful. I was abused sexually at 7 by someone my parents respected.... it took God to heal.

Not only was it child abuse but it was spiritual abuse which I have experienced!

I'm so glad she is sharing in so much detail. Many are still ignorant of how these things happen and how the grooming is meant to help the perpetrator secure trust and secrecy. I love deeply but I trust no one 100% when it comes to my little girl.

Thank you for sharing your story. I’ve been to the church in Texas when visiting my family who attended this church. This is so heart breaking at many levels but it really cleared up many questions I had. Thank you for speaking out. The lying, deceitfulness and no repentance of Robert makes it the worst.

This is a sad story. It made me cry. But God loves you, so much, Cindy. Thank you, for your bravery. God is good. A great lesson for us.

I have attended Gateway in Southlake for the last 7 years and when you Cindy, came forward with your story, first of all I was in shock and secondly it brought back trauma for me as well. Well. It brought things back to the surface of what happened to me and my best friend with a youth Minister when I was 13 or 14 years old. I can totally relate to the grooming, there was brainwashing involved and like you we didn't tell anybody because he told us not to as well. There's only a few people that know what happened to me and my best friend and I have thought about confronting him because I found out that he is still living as I am 63 years old now and he was about 12 or 13 years older than me at the time. I'm at a loss of what to do about exposing him and he has two daughters that apparently are very close to him that are grown women and married. You're extremely brave and I applaud you for coming forward and doing what you've done. I think it is going to help a lot of people, although like I said it has brought past trauma to the forefront of my mind. Now that I'm having to deal with and yes it definitely has affected relationships in my life, especially trust issues with men. I will pray for you that God will continue to heal you and for all those like myself who have been abused by someone not only in the church but outside of it as well. Again, thank you so much for sharing your story and being so transparent.

Great interview! Thank you Cindy for being so candid and transparent.

Thank you interviewing Cindy. That’s all I will say in public… There is so many words I will say to God. Thank you both so much for this conversation ❤

This woman has a credible story. Praying that the Lord heals her completely.

The concept of grooming not only the victim but the victim's family is new to me and very helpful to be aware of as a mother of teenagers. Thank you.

What a precious woman and how she expressed herself and how godly she is !!! I hope she can help so many others.

Thank you so much for making this video.. I was a victim of sexual abuse and so I get it... thank you Cindy and thank you Lord for giving her the strength and courage to keep pressing on. Also thank you Allen Parr for making this video God bless you both!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🏽🙌🏽

The other thing that just struck me as I was listening to this women’s story is the fact that he was saved at 19 and already at 21 he’s in ministry! This has got to change, Paul didn’t fall off the horse and go straight into ministry. Character needs to be developed, healing needs to happen and people need to be discipled before we are releasing them out into ministry. In my opinion this is something that’s just lacking right now in the church and needs to be addressed.

I found it horrifying when I saw Robert Morris talking to a group possibly at a church or conference. He said when he was younger he and his friends would go pick up girls and he would be the only one who would “score”. This was because would watch people and learned how to choose whom he would would be easy prey. Then he even goes into further detail, actually describing exactly what a predator does looking for his victim. The worst part is he said it like he was so proud of himself. It made me sick.

Thank you Allen for handling this interview with such compassion and respect. Your thoughtfulness, tact and sincere concern as Cindy shared very tough things is admirable. She is such a brave woman to share these personal experiences all in an effort to help and heal others - and the church! Best interview I have seen with Cindy. She is authentic and deserves restitution and more! She is wise, gracious and poised. May God bless her more richly and abundantly in her latter years!

I was sexually abused by a female. I was friends with her brother and was first sexually touched (groomed) in my friend's room (1989). The grooming really began before that in the form of an "interview" that involved speaking about my disability. The next stage of the grooming process (seducing portion of grooming) involved touching me, first on the knee, then moving to the thigh, and finally the genitals. Still today, I have nightmares about it (there's a lot more to the story). I was 15 at the time; 51 now. Sexual abuse is a lifetime of struggles for the victim, even when I use the word "survivor." In the 1990s, no one ever heard of female perpetrators of sexual abuse. It's more known today but still not as much as their counterparts. I learned that she, indeed, targeted me because I have a disability as she told me specifically 12 years ago via emails that went on for 3 to 4 years of back-to-back emailing. (She had a hard time admitting what she did, she told me she was sexually abused at the age of 5, she told me she targeted me because of the way I walked, that she didn't see me as a person and at times not even human.) I didn't contact her, she contacted me. I was in communication with her brother prior to that. I have epiphanies every once in a while about how to understand with more clarity and perhaps a different point of view to certain aspects of the abuse. I've been speaking to people about this since my first college years and I was then directed to do research about the abuse in college (a time when there was no internet- at least, not how we have it today). I was told some ugly things since the perpetrator was a female and people trying to minimize it, e.g. "It wasn't abuse since I was a male and the 'abuse' came from a female," even from clergy. Thank you for sharing your story.

Thank you Allen for giving Cindy a voice. Thank you for letting her share her story and showing care and compassion and not minimizing her. God bless you Cindy for being brave and speaking the truth by shedding light and uncovering the darkness in your life and many of us as well.

What's weird is I actually stopped listening to him during his time slot on bott radio. Something felt off with somethings he would say. I can't really explain it. I noticed they removed his sermons and didn't really decide to see why or if they just changed his time slot. Scrolling through my feed and I find about this! Absolutely unacceptable!

Allen I think this is your call, sincerely helping to a give voice to the broken and voiceless. Powerful powerful powerful. You did this so well. Consider more interviews like this that bring such healing. Amen

Cindy, I find myself in awe of your strength and resolve in your situation. I pray for healing and Thank you for sharing such a personal account. This should be a hugh wake up call for the Church. Calling What happened to you anything less than evil is revolting and profits no one. God bless you Cindy.

Too many strangers in that house!!! This will make me think twice about hosting anyone omg

Two things come to mind. First, pastors are human beings and can be tempted like any other human being. Not all of them respond to temptation in honorable ways. Second, all too often, the victim of sexual abuse is either not believed or is blamed. Cindy's story illustrates both points. My prayers are with her for courage and healing. Keep talking, Cindy! You don't know how many you are encouraging to tell their stories! May God bless you richly!

By law, anyone who knows about sexual abuse of a minor is required to call child protective/police. If they don’t they will be seen as helping the abuser, so will Never be allowed in any work (school teachers, daycare, or any position in a church that has to do with children. A parent is required to call authorities if they know their child has been molested, jail time, yes.

Yes, I'm one who is in tears when listening to this. I'm also a survivor and I didn't realize how much it effected my relationships, social life and even career until I turned 30. I remember one experience (of others) at 9, when my aunt left me alone with my uncle to run to the store down the street to pickup hamburger buns for a family gathering (I remember the details too and what I was wearing, everything), my uncle tried to groom me by touching me once. Somehow I knew what he was doing just by how I felt. My aunt came back, the family and friends came to enjoy the celebration and then we went home. I couldn't sleep and felt like I needed to tell my parents what happened and crawled out of bed to tell them. I still remember standing next to their bed and telling them what happened. Half sleep, they kind of shrugged it off and told me to go back to bed. I still remember how I felt - very confused. And went to bed. But I noticed that my parents never let me be alone with him again. I was also sheltered and was raised in a suburban christian home. I loved my upbringing, was a happy kid, still love Jesus and love my parents. I think as young parents trying to follow Jesus, they didn't know how to respond. They grew up in an era where they were taught to not to talk about "such things." We don't exactly get a lesson about these kind of things from the Bible or in church (and in many cases the church is involved in the abuse, like in Cindy''s case). Even talking about the S word was taboo, in my case, in the 90's. I still don't think we talk about it enough or things like this enough, which is why there's little progress because sometimes the church can be a sea of broken people in a room with painted on smiles. There needs to be accountability, awareness, and a true emphasis on what repentance actually is/ looks like. We have to do better. We have to do better. God wants us to do better. Alan, thank you for giving Cindy the platform to share her story with us. Cindy, THANK YOU for your vulnerability and being an example of courage. And yes, sister - there's no shame. No shame. He took the shame and left behind His love. You will be in my thoughts and prayers, as well as other silenced victims. Love you, dear sister and God bless

When my son was young, and I divorced his dad, I would always tell him if anyone says “ don’t tell mommy” then he is to immediately tell me. And one day he did. Just telling this to any parent out there that’s reading this and has a young child. Unfortunately, it’s things we need to think about.

God bless your bravery for speaking out and to Allen for hosting. It’s important to speak out regardless of when it occurred. May this bravery help parents understand grooming better and raise awareness and foster prevention.

I’m 47 and finally healing enough to start talking about the abuse in my past. It’s complicated because your thinking is so twisted. Especially when you are groomed by someone you trust and look up to. And even more when the abuser professes to be a man of God. I totally compartmentalized. My idea of love was twisted. It is miraculous any of us who come out of Christian abuse ever have relationships with the Lord that are truly healthy. But God knows and is with us through the healing. I’m so thankful that Cindy is healed enough to step out so courageously. Your willingness to share is encouraging sister. Thank you for sharing. And thank you Allen for sharing your platform for this.

Everything she said is what I've experienced and it took me over 30+ years to see the truth, love and blessing of Romans 8:28. God bless her and bless you for bringing this forward.

Pray you continue to heal and that this encourages others to come out about their abuse

Thank you both. As a “survivor “ of CSA at the hands of my Dad and many others. I’m grateful for the voices brave voices. PS still concerned at @Pastor Mark Driscoll silence. Robert Morris was one of his personal Pastors. And MD is constantly calling out others.

Thank you for doing this interview!! Her story and her voice needs to be heard. ♥️

I appreciate you “interviewing” her in a way that lets what needs to be said be HEARD! Thank you for not “controlling” how she told the story because she was able to answer questions that were asked on other forums. You’re a class act, Allen!

Predators know how to pick a child. They would not pick a child that would yell out. In fighting, flight or freeze, they know to pick the ones who “freeze”. Happened to me when I was 13. Didn’t tell anyone till I was in my late 50’s. I too didn’t think it was abuse. In the 1970’s there were no words for this

"groomed me to look at him a certain way that brought him something". Sorta like he did to his church for years and they brought him money.

Thank you so much for having this oh-so-special guest on.! So many of us have experienced violation at the hands of pastors and church leaders…with ( no protection or recourse) no defense..Cindy.. Grace and peace to you as you continue to speak up and out regarding s.a.violation in the church and places of child vulnerability.

Powerful video. Allen, great job asking the right questions and expressing sensitivity toward’s Cindy’s expressions of thought.

Wow. This was such a great interview!!! I am happy she is free from this. I want to be free also! Thank you for conducting a great, empathetic, positive and gracious interview!

Thank you Cindy for your honesty...You really inspire. I was 3 when a family member abused me. Other family members kept bringing it up and today I am 52 (ten days away from 53), and I remember everything from that day (smells, feelings..etc). I finally realised that I wasn't to blame when I was 34. I have managed to heal myself quite a lot but your honesty has helped me to realize more and heal even more. Thank you.

Mrs Cindy I admire your bravery and courage I wish this did not happen to you and I am so sorry that this happen to you it not your fault and you did not deserve this but by you coming forth you are helping other women's to come forth to tell their story God bless you

Wow Allen great interview.

Thank you Cindy for giving us a complete story and filling in so many areas I had not understood. I left GW in 2017 because God told me to do so, we had been there for many years. I have sent this KZfaq to many friends already so the truth can be told. May God bless you and give you back the years "the locust has eaten" Joel 2:25.

When I was 12-15 yo, I was molested 2x by a leader of my childhood church who was also my former best friend’s father. After the 2nd time, I made sure that I was never alone with him & any other friends that came over to her house, I warned them to stay away from him as well. Im in my 30’s now but I finally told her 5yrs ago. Her mom knows b/c my mom told her after she found a letter that I wrote, titled “Dear Pedophile”. My mom is “holy”, she still attends church where that guy attends as well. So, she brings it up every now & then to make sure that I truly forgave him but the reason I never told my parents was b/c I knew they wouldn’t do anything, I would be part of gossip & I had a feeling that it would affect me mentally.

Thank you Cindy for exposing the truth and shining the light on what’s been kept in the dark. I’ve listened to Morris’ teachings for many years - I’m heartbroken at the deceit. Thank you Allen for this interview.

Mica Miller (RIP) 💜 Another victim of this. Church, these crimes need more exposure. Thank you Allen for giving her a platform.

My niece was abused by her step grandfather from 5 years old - 14 years old. I couldn’t believe how long it took to get him in jail! Cindy, I pray for you and thank you for speaking out.

Yea I remember growing up in the 80’s. These things were rarely (if ever) discussed 😢. The first time I really heard of sexual abuse was on the Oprah Winfrey show😢

I cannot believe that RM tried to accuse you of pursuing him. To be clear, I totally believe you. But the unmitigated gall of his statement. SMH.

A hard interview to watch. It dredges up painful memories. And when I was brave enough to speak up about the abuse I had endured as a child I wasn’t believed because I denied it for years and it was somehow my fault. I feel panicked even putting this here. There has been some healing when I felt the spirit prompting me to forgive him not for him but for myself.

Thank you for telling your story. Your story is MY story. It helps to know that we CAN be healed of the shame that we felt growing up. I pray that people believe your story because it feels like abandonment if you tell your true experiences and then you are not believed. Continue the good fight! I believe in you and your restoration!

Allen, thank you for being a very good host. I like that you allowed her to speak, not once did you interrupt her. Good job!

Cindy's story has impacted me. I am very disturbed by the pastor turning the blame on her. It disgusts me. A 12 year old girl would want a grown man in his twenties with a wife and child on the way? Really? I grew up in this time period and remember how it was. She was very sheltered. My family has had sexual and physical abuse in it and the adults wanted to keep all the skeletons in the closet. No one would talk about the things that happened. That is the problem- the church wants to cover it up too. I totally understand Cindy saying she does not trust the church. The church has failed in protecting victims, they want to protect the pastor most of all. If it's one thing I have learned through my experience with church is there is pastor worship. The pastor is protected and the victims are left to fend for themselves. God bless Cindy as she continues to heal.

Oh Cindy ❤ All of the true body of Christ is beside you and behind you! My heart is full of all of the beautiful things I am thinking about you. What a strong woman of the LORD. It’s obvious HE is your strength and He makes beauty from ashes. We never understand when the hard things happen to us in life, but when God finally chooses His perfect moment to rescue, to bring us out of the nightmare and justice is finally on our side- He proves every single time that He is Omnipotent. I’m so grateful that you pressed on until this truth came to the LIGHT! I can tell by each of the words you say in this video, that you are in a different spot now-truth on your side--but still having to walk this crap out! And that’s why we put you on our prayer lists and pray daily for comfort to finally settle in your heart and never doubt THIS TRUTH! We are so proud of you sweet girl! May every day you find more freedom!! MORE FREEDOM!! In Jesus. Lots of love!

Cindy, I weeped as I was watching this interview. My heart goes out to you! I am so sorry for your pain and for what you went through. Prayers are being lifted for you and your whole family. I have three grown daughters & one granddaughter, and I pray 🙏 that nothing like this will ever happen to them. I would be mortified!!! Thank you for your bravery and courage. You are in my heart and prayers! Fight the good fight! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤

Sexual abuse is an addiction that has no redemption. No one with that addiction should be in ministry or around children

Great interview! I’ve been watching lots of interviews and discussions about this and this interview is the best. Still so sad

Allen thank you for doing this interview with Cindy, we all as parents need to be aware of people like these in and outside of the church. Cindy, as a mom I can't even imagine what you went through at such a young tender age. I thank God for your bravery and healing so far. I pray that God will continue to keep you and heal you. Blessings

I lived in Dallas in the early 80’s. I was raped by someone who was supposed to be. “Prophet of God”, I was in my early 20’s but very naive about men. I was curious about the gift of prophecy and this guy groomed me to trust him enough to be alone with him. I ended up pregnant and gave the baby up for adoption. It was tremendously traumatic for me. Thank you Cindy for your courage to continue to expose this pedophile. I have a hard time believing you were his only victim. Even by the way he self-describes how he pursued vulnerable girls.

The only good that comes out of harm is the ability to understand the afflicted. There is no better life than to have been harmed but then completely capable of lending compassion. God uses the despicable harm for good. You , Cindy, are an amazing survivor. God is restoring you and your hope and insight is unmatchable. Thank you for your story. It has helped me see how far I have come in my healing and eapecially that I am truly saved!

What is in the dark shall come to the light and God sees all the you for sharing very brave my abuser is deceased I was not that brave but damaged still today❤ and that you for. your prayers Mr Parr Amen

This is so sad! Cindy thank you for sharing. I’m so sorry this happened to you. Words can’t express how grieved I am.

Anytime an adult said you can’t tell …!red flag. TELL!

Proverbs 6:16-19 There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.

The damage is astronomical!

Lord, I thank you for Cindy's life and for the strength you've given her to speak up and boldly about the wrong that has been done to her. I also thank you for Allen and this platform that you've given him and for the space he gave Cindy to share her story with us all.

This REALLY brings to light why we as believers have to use discernment. Our previous church followed Robert heavily and adopted a lot of what I would call unbiblical theology. He always seemed off to me, I never trusted him even just watching! Discernment! Unfortunately, it's getting harder and harder to find true bible teachers. Terrible situation here. 😭

The abuser is so deceived he doesn’t believe he is the abuser. And when they are a charmer narcissist deceives the weak. My husband was abused by a family friend for 3 years. It affects all your life. Their is healing and freedom in the Lord I I takes hard work and time but it worth the work. Thank you Cindy. Keep speaking and sharing your story.

HOW CAN ANYONE STILL ATTEND GATEWAY????? Help me to understand!!!! God Bless you, Cindy.

I remember years ago A friend of mine lost her husband to drowning and was left with three little girls. At the funeral a friend of her husbands came in drunk. She was sitting and this man started laying on top of her. I was saying under my breath, get him off of you. She wasn't comprehending what was happening. Her brother-in-law stood up with force and bodily through him out of the funeral home. When we're young, there are times we allow things because we don't want to be mean. We are naive and innocent to think the intent has any ill will.

As a sexual abuse overcomer, I understand what happened. Mine was more violent and my grandmother who cleaned me up afterwards knew it happened. But no one in my family believed me then and when I remembered in my mid and late 30’s my family did not believe for a few years afterwards. It’s so important for acknowledgement of your worst reality to be acknowledged!! I’m so thankful for the counselors that have helped me heal and go on!!!

This is HEAVY but so necessary. Thank you for sharing Bro.