11/20/94
November and December 1994
Dear Journal,
Today we got to go inside the new Bountiful temple. It was neat and very beautiful. It wasn’t very big and I didn’t like the colors but it was still neat. There is a laundry room in it too. The sealing room, where you get married, isn’t like it is on t.v. You kneel across a bench! It was neat. Well, I’ve got to go. Bye.
Love, Melonie
Dear Journal,
Today we went to see “Legacy”. It’s a really neat show about faith and what the pioneers had to do to keep the faith and stay away from the mob. I really liked this show. I hope I can see it again. Many people were there too, even people who aren’t Mormon. The chairs are comfortable and the screen is big! You’ve got to go see it again. Hey, it’s even free! Cool, huh?
Love, Melonie
Dear Journal,
I can’t handle it anymore. My family and friends have all started to be mean to me (except for my best friend, Brittany). My sister is the worst. She breaks my things, back-talks me, slaps, bites and kicks me …and copies me in everything that I do! I hate it! It’s hard for me to do what I’m supposed to do (I mean be nice to everyone and all) so I get yelled at by my mom. Gees, I hate my life! I can’t even get a pet to talk to when I feel bad. I just want to go back home; to my real home. I asked Heavenly Father for help many times. I hope I can get lots soon before I go crazy!
Love, Melonie
*All names have been changed in order to protect the privacy of those involved.
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