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Tears of the Silenced

An Amish True Crime Memoir of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Brutal Betrayal, and Ultimate Survival

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Tears of the Silenced

By: Misty Griffin
Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
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A true crime memoir: When Misty was six years old, her family started to live and dress like the Amish. Misty and her sister were kept as slaves on a mountain ranch where they were subjected to almost complete isolation, sexual abuse, and extreme physical violence. Their stepfather kept a loaded rifle by the door at all times to make sure the young girls were too terrified to try to escape. They also knew that no rescue would ever come because only a couple of people even knew they existed and did not know them well enough to care.

Amish sexual abuse: When Misty reached her teens, her parents feared she and her sister would escape and took them to an Amish community where they were adopted and became baptized members. Misty was devastated to once again find herself in a world of fear, animal cruelty, and sexual abuse. Going to the police was severely frowned upon. A few years later, Misty was sexually assaulted by the bishop. As Misty recalls, "Amish sexual abusers are only shunned by the church for six weeks, a punishment that never seems to work. After I was assaulted by the bishop I knew I had to get help and one freezing morning in early March I made a dash for a tiny police station in rural Minnesota. After reporting the bishop I left the Amish and found myself plummeted into the strange modern world with only a second-grade education and no ID or social security card. To all abuse survivors out there, please be encouraged, the cycle of abuse can be broken. Today, I am a nursing student working towards my master's degree and a child abuse awareness activist. This is my story."

Contains mature themes.

©2018 Misty E. Griffin (P)2019 Tantor
Abuse Child Abuse Dysfunctional Families Dysfunctional Relationships Parenting & Families Relationships Religious Studies True Crime Memoir Amish Emotionally Gripping Inspiring Thought-Provoking Childhood Trauma Amish Fiction
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Brilliant

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A story that takes you in and wants you to keep reading. I loved it and shed a few tears also. Misty there are many people out there who care about your story and future. We trust it is all so good for you now.
Highly recommended.

Stunning,very personal and captivating portrayal of a life

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An important memoir to have out in the world. Takes a lot of courage to share one's story in the hopes of inspiring people to be more aware of abuse and do something about it.

Moving and challenging listen

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The brutal honesty and bravery of the abused is heartbreaking but necessary. Like many cults, the Amish abusers seem protected by the law. Time to change this

Bravery

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i was taken in from srart to end. Misty is a brave person whobendured so much and still managed to follow her dreams. beautifully written. Thanks for sharing your story and spreading awareness.

bravery

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Could not stop listening to this amazing story. My heart broke constantly for the author. What a brave and beautiful person she is.

Just Amazing!

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Well writen and narrated. such a sad fact that these things happen and are so hard to bring to justice. strong beautiful young lady that has endured so much.

sad

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What incredible bravery to tell such a devastatingly sad story. Well written and presented this honest memoir brings awareness about abuse within the Amish community and how easily it's hidden behind religious beliefs, control and fear. An inspirational read following Misty on her journey to greater things. Enjoyable read

Raw honesty

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A real thought provoking story full of rawness. Thankyou for sharing. I’m so glad you were able to experience positive love and life after such atrocities.

Raw and real

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What a truly amazing story. I really hope that this helps bring about the changes that Misty is striving for. from one victim to another, thank you for your bravery and vulnerability in being so raw with us all. 🥰

Shocking and enlightening

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