I was born July 20th, 1980 in the small town of Yates Center, KS. We lived on a sheep farm with my maternal grandparents. I lived there until I was five years old. My Mom was only 16 when she had me and my dad was 18. Mom stayed in school so she could finish high school and Dad was off in the military. Therefore my grandparents pretty much raised me. I stayed with them until I was half way through my kindergarten year. Then one day my Mom moved me away to the small town of Iola. My world was turned upside down that day. I was in a new town where I knew nobody. It was a new home where everything seemed strange. I was an angry little girl who just wanted to be back at Grandma and Grandpa's where I felt safe and secure. My Mom was partying all the time with her friends so we were at the baby sitters a lot of the time. Shortly after moving my parents ended up going their separate ways. Divorce was coming which only shook me up more. Now confusion kicked in. I wanted what every little girl always wanted. For my parents to be together. My family was torn and I had no idea where to turn. I was at Moms during the week and Dad on the weekends. During my visits with Dad I'd go see my paternal grandfather. During those visits is when he started molesting me. I thought it was normal so I continued letting it happen. He'd always say this is what someone does when they love you. This our little secret and you can't tell anyone or you'll never see your parents again. I'd sit on his lap and as I was playing the game mash he'd always make me put his name down as one of my husband's.

to be continued...
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© Brandi N. Willard