I do not call myself a victim. I AM a Survivor!

To all of my friends I'm looking to help put a stop to Domestic Violence. I would like to share your story on my blog if you are willing to write me. Please inbox me with your story you don't have to put your real name. If more people knew if you are willing to talk you are taking a huge stand up to help put a stop to this crime that happens daily. This is what I wrote on my Facebook page www.facebook.com/placesintime

I had someone write me if I would share a sexually assault story. I couldn’t pass it by it  is a horrible crime she is willing to talk about. This young lady is brave. I’m proud of you only time will heal. I wish you the best the more you share your story the more people will know predators are right under your nose. Please speak up and encourage  others not to stay silent. Thank you Christina.

 

My Name is Christina

My story technically starts at age 8 when my parents divorced. My mom met this man through my aunt's friend after the divorce. The man's name is Lawrence (Larry) Brannick. We moved into his home when I was 9. At age ten he started the "tickle game" where he would touch my privates. I didn't know any better. At age 12, it started getting worse. He was taking miss pictures of me while touching me. At age 13 I knew better and I tried to tell him that I was going to say something to my mom. He held an unregistered gun to my head and told me that if I told anyone he would kill me. As the time went on he started using sex toys on me and taking pictures of it. If I refused to take pictures, let him see me naked or anything of that aspect he would ground me or discipline me in some way he saw fit. This lasted till I was 17. I don't remember how old I was when he forced me to have sex with him. The year I turned 17 it only stopped because my mom and I moved out of his house.

It was my senior year of high school. I told my ex fiance what was going on and he told my mom. This was around Christmas time. I was pulled out of school by the police and taken to the house to identify myself in the pictures. Larry served 10 years in prison. He got out March 13th 2012. I still fear for my life that he will kill me and my mom.

I do not call myself a victim. I AM a Survivor!