Meg's Story I was 15 years old in February of 2001 when I was abducted in the middle of the night by two people who told me that I had to “come with them”. They were very clear about my lack of choice in the matter by stating “we can do this [...]
My name is Thora Lodbrok Johnston and I’m a Trouble Teen Industry survivor. I willingly when to this program that was painted to me as a program called Burwell for kids with disabilities and that they were going to get me through high school. The first year was great no problems it was the second [...]
In 1977, I was sent to Hyde from a state 2,000 miles away at the age of 15. I was late for the beginning of the school year so my roommate was in charge of showing me around. Her name was Lisa. I didn't have a clue what was going on. It was decided that [...]
Anonymous' Story - NYP Westchester, Lake House Academy for Girls, UNI, & Unnamed NATSAP Program in Arizona I have been a victim of institutional child abuse since age twelve. As a child, I suffered from severe anxiety and depression. I was bullied at school and struggled [...]
Anonymous' Story I was locked in my room 99% of the time as a 13-year-old girl. I was only allowed out to clean. I got swine flu and was given no medication and was isolated with little food and water and nobody checked on me. I fell and hit [...]
August's Story - Maple Lake Academy I went to Maple Lake Academy when I was 14 in 2009. At this time, I had been diagnosed with NLD and Bipolar disorder. They had me on very high doses of Lithium and Abilify and would routinely cycle me [...]
Solis' Story - CEDU I was ordered to CEDU at a young 15 years old by a Santa Barbara County family judge. Upon arriving, I was isolated from everyone I knew and loved, including my family. I was kept isolated from all things and people in [...]
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Katie's Story - Casa By The Sea One night in early 1999, I was feeling like I was having another sinus infection. I had already slept a bit that day and it was early at night for me but I did remember having a headache and [...]
