Misty Griffin answers “I love this book took me a few days to...”

MADISON asked this question about Tears of the Silenced: A True Crime and an American Tragedy; Severe Child Abuse and Leaving the Amish:

I love this book took me a few days to read but I read it non stop and I have recommended this book to everyone! You wrote it so well you are an inspiration. You are an amazing person!?

Misty Griffin Thank you :) I pray it will open people's eyes and show them what can happen when you just brush off suspicions of abuse.

I did not put it in the book…moreThank you :) I pray it will open people's eyes and show them what can happen when you just brush off suspicions of abuse.

I did not put it in the book but after my sister and I went to the Amish community some Mennonites that had lived around us came to visit. They apologized to my sister and I for not stepping in to help. They said they knew we were being terribly abused and had thought about calling CPS but never did :(

Actually, if you think about it I am sure everyone knew, we didn't think they did but it was a tiny town and my mom and step-dad slipped up many times and were very mean to us in front of people. I am sure each person hoped someone else would do something...... But no one ever did.
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Audrey What a shame! I am glad you mentioned it now. It's a reminder that if anyone of us sees something that appears out of place we MUST speak up. It might ...more
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