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Comment on ACHE Foundation featured on ABC’s Good Morning America [Video] by Diane

Diane — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:28:16 +0000

I feel sad and angry watching this clip and seeing a young innocent girl who was violated by someone she trusted. I am a survivor of childhood sexual abuse so I know the pain and impact that the abuse has on a child’s life. I am so grateful and proud of Courtney and Alexa for speaking out and taking a stand. I know that ACHE will save many children who are in or could be in abusive situations. Thank you for the good work you are doing!

Comment on Clothesline Project by Debbie

Debbie — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 03:30:36 +0000

What a powerful event!
May lives be changed and saved by all of you willing to reach out and be brave to help others.
Bless you
Debbie

Comment on Share Your Story by Courtney

Courtney — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:50:01 +0000

Courtney, I will support you and the ACHE foundation however I can. You’re truly amazing and you’ll go a long long way in helping to make sure that no one has to suffer this heartache.
Love Always,
Centimeter :]

Comment on Progress is possible! by Jeannie & Peter

Jeannie & Peter — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:24:12 +0000

Courtney: You MUST keep going–and you will. You have NOT allowed this abuse to “freeze” you which is a triumph; and, in addition, you have used it to help others. II Corinthians 1:4.

Comment on Progress is possible! by Debbie

Debbie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:50:36 +0000

Courtney,
You are an inspiration to me! Your strenght and determination to help others is so amazing. It seems there is more “injustice” in the justice system and with your drive many will be blessed.
Love you
Debbie

Comment on ACHE Foundation featured on ABC’s Good Morning America [Video] by Cynthia

Cynthia — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:54:35 +0000

Just reading this blog, I found it hard to believe someone as young as you girls are writing it. I am 37 years old, and I’m blown away by you. I am sorry to be in a group of survivors of sexual abuse, but I am proud that you are in it. It makes me feel stronger. I am old enough to be your mother, and you’ve helped me.

Comment on Welcome from Courtney and Alexa by Peik Larsen

Peik Larsen — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:27:27 +0000

Hey you guys!

I am so proud to hear of your story, I think you two are incredibly brave and hope you continue your web site as you are doing a wonderful thing for so many. I also used to coach in NorCal for Head over Heels from 1997-2002 with Leesa and remember you two very well. I’m glad to see you doing fine! Keep up the great work!!!

Peik

Comment on Welcome from Courtney and Alexa by chicas de rbd desnuda

chicas de rbd desnuda — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:17:19 +0000

well.. it’s like I knew!

Comment on Share Your Story by sheri

sheri — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 06:24:08 +0000

When I was 15 my mother was intutionalized and I went to live with foster parents. They were a young couple with four small children. They didn’t really have room for me and so I lived in a corner of their unfinished basement. They were kind especially the mother and I grew to love them and their children deeply. The father was intelligent, interesting and a talented musician. He was not only a father figure but he became a hero to me. I know now, that he was grooming me, as most sexual predators do.

One night he raped me on the living room sofa with his hand over my mouth telling me not to wake his sleeping daughters. For years after that he dominated my life with threats that he would tell his wife or his children that I was some kind of Lolita who had seduced him. I tried to leave many times but ended back in his basement. He controlled my friends, my work and even my car. If I got too close to anyone, he would call them up and “As my foster father who was looking out for me….” he would send them away.

For decades I blamed myself. I thought that I had caused him to act that way. That there was something bad in my character. It has taken a lifetime to realize that this “respectable church going man” was a villain, not me.

I recently learned that he is working with young girls again. This gives me nightmares. He should under no circumstances be allowed an authority role with young girls. What should I do?

Comment on Share Your Story by Paige V

Paige V — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:58:55 +0000

I saw alexa and courtneys story on the montel williams show. And it made me want to share my story on here, cause i want to make a difference in someones life and let them know that they arent the only ones that have been sexually abused. I was ten years old and i was raped by one of my friends older brother. and i never told anyone about it because he threatned me that he would hurt me and my family if i ever told anyone. so i kept it a secret for a about a year, my life completly changed i never wanted to go to my friends house, i was scared to go to school, i would freak out if someone touched me in a certain way. I wasnt the same person anymore but i didnt feel like myself and someone people noticed it and they would ask me what was wrong and i was just tell them that i was having family problems. then i was helping this girl babysit my neighbors and she asked me what school i went to and i told her i went to john evans and she told me to stay away from jessica and i asked her why and she that her older brother had molested her. I immediatley started crying and she asked me what was wrong and i told her what had happened to me. and she told me that i needed to tell someone but i told her i couldnt because i was scared that he would hurt me or my family. she told me he wouldnt touch me or hurt me again if i told someone. so i finally told my mom and stephanie ( the girl i helped babysit) helped me tell my mom. that day i felt so much better that i finally told someone and that i wasnt alone. I want to join A.C.H.E. foundation im going to buy a braclet. i really want to help a child come out and just let them know that there not alone and that they have someone that will support them and let them know that what happened to them wasnt there fault. Thank you courtney and alexa for sharing your story and telling everyone about this foundation.