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BTW...ty to whomever put the smoking thing a ma jig here...I'm looking for a hypnotist...an addiction.

Angela,

It does say, "Blessed are you when they utter all manner of slander against you for my sake."

You are in good company. Especially Jesus, he won't hog the remote after dinner.

Dear Angela,

Courage!

. . . and chocolate, of course.

Steve Bosch

Just saw "Searching for.." You are the bomb. Thank you.

I am a 53 year old survivor. Will I ever not regret the parts of my life that that I lost to drug abuse, insane asylums and self loathing? I don't know that answer. What I do know is that God has redeemed my life from the hell that it was. I've been blessed with a wonderful family, I am a successful professional woman, and I AM worthy.

http://susansspeil.blogspot.com/2008/09/this-morning-i-was-reading.html

Finished watching searching for Angela Shelton today. It helped me to feel that I was not some sort of freak. That there are other women, other people out there who struggle with the same things that I do. That I am not alone. I was glad that your step brother stepped forward when he did- glad he talked about it in your move - glad that your relationship with him is restored. Thank you for what you did- its like a drop into a pool of still water - the ripples go out and out. God bless you Angela.

I am reading your book for the first time today. I was shown your documentary in a criminal justice class about two years back and I will never forget it. I have cried constantly while reading of all the Angela Sheltons' and their struggles and your own personal struggles. I am 22 years old and have only told 2 people in my life about my past abuse. My family does not know and will never know. I think the secrecy of it is my only way to deal with the pain but I so admire you and the other Angelas that were strong enough to come forward. You are an inspiration to every woman out there and though I'm sure you hear that so very often- it will always be true :)

My family "knows". My family has always denied it. So, I don't have "them". But then, due to the close relationship I had with my Mom, they were always jealous. They hated me simply because of this to begin with. I was the "hero" of the family, made them look "good" getting good grades, etc. while all the time, I was being beaten at home by "DAD", and having him stare at me, and setting me up, "grooming" me for the big days, when he would crucify me, as I was too shy to even date a boy, by feeling me up, and eventually, by the whole sexual act. I still have flashbacks. I was molested at 14, by a man where I volunteered. "DAD" called me a "whore". He wanted me for himself. He pulled the money away from nursing school, as I finally did the normal thing, and at 19, I had sex. I was raped by DAD. Afterwards, I was raped at knifepoint by a stranger. I was also acquantance raped. So, if you I cannot support your decision to never tell your family. The title of my blog, is something, (I'm making my life into helping survivors, as well, have already gone into human services.), but the title of my blog is BREAKTHESILENCE....I'm not that techie, but I'm trying to get it to fall down the page(the title), as it makes the point, which is necessary. YOU REMAIN THE VICTIM AS LONG AS YOU KEEP THE SECRET. The perpetrator WANTS this from us. I won't say it wasn't rough, while my father was alive, at all. He's tried, and now he even lives through my sister, the ringleader, who's countless times, tried to treat me bad enough., that's I'd kill myself. Not saying I never thought about it. I did. But I'll be damned, if I'll give my father, even in his absence, that kind of power of me. He stole what he got from me...I never gave him anything. So, afterwards, I was completely unable to give any allegiance to him, with my silence. I immediately sought medical attention, asking for an abortion pill, which was not yet on the market in this country, but the DR.l knew what I was saying, and gave me something to bring my period on. The police practically begged me to have him locked up. I asked my uncle, then lieutenant, to "keep it on record." The reason for this, was simple. I personally don't feel the way predators are treated will make them any better, beaten in jail, cast off by society. Initially, sure they need to know that it's wrong. My father knew this, and I went to live with a friend afterwards. He knew, what he did was wrong. I kept my eye on him, when he remarried, however. My half-sister was mentally retarded. I heard her ask one day if he would dress her. My step mother still hates me to this day, because I called DMR in this state on him, and on she. She was into my father for the money. And willing to sacrifice her daughter for that ends, as well. He'd been dressing her. More than inappropriate at age 23. Much more than inappropriate. Knowing that the step mom knew but wouldn't do anything, I had to report. Clearly she was either in denial, or simply didn't care. Denial was my best guess. He was a sociopath, and as they go, they are very charming, and exceedingly good liars, in the beginning. They cannot keep it up forever, so those whom they live with, eventually see. We must all break the silence. I may be an affiliate shortly, but I'm my own advocate and an advocate for women world-wide. What about the women in the congo? If we cannot come through our own stuff, and deal with our feelings, and those of the family, how will we ever raise up, and help the women over there. It's like a disease. Men have gotten away with victimizing women, for centuries. And, if you ask me...most girls who are victims of sexual abuse, are abused by a family member first. There is also another situation, where they are forced into teenage prostitution, or trafficked. But, we must all hold hands...take our hand, get a therapist first. Also, I know one thing about myself. It's been in God's time that all of this has been revealed to me. Truthfully, at 26, I could not remember all that had happened. I still cannot, as it was times when I was younger, and there is a block there. I only deal with it, when I'm forced to. Hon, take all of our hands, and we'll love you through it. Only then, can we feel the joy. I won't lie...the pain is real. The fear is outdated though. The only treatment for all of this is to break the silence. If you saw it happening to another little girl, would you tell her to obey her abuser, and bottle it up inside? No, and your family are not the ones you perhaps should discuss it with first. A professional, and watch out, make sure they fit YOUR style, that you are in complete confidence, will help you, as this cannot be dealt with in one session, one day, or even a FEW. It is an ongoing process. In truth? I was afraid, so afraid I was shaking on my way to the doctors. I was shaking in the police station. I was even shaking in the counselor's office. I had to get another therapist, as I had a male, in the late 70's, who actually didn't believe me. Man, I pounded on his desk so hard,"you don't?" I said. And with that..I hit the desk with my hand..and asked him if he was nuts. But he was simply insensitive. He was wrong for me, and I really did not want him as my therapist after this. I've a wonderful man now. He's well versed in trauma, and recovery. I'm in another 12 step program as well. It makes me healthy. However, I grab as much joy out of life now, as is possible, as too much of my life has been spent grieving the losses, and the trauma, of when I was younger. So, I'd missed much joy and love. I don't have lots of time left, so I want it to be happy time. Perhaps you are not my age...which is excellent! It means you have lots more time to heal. I do also, but I try and keep grieving to a minimum and fill my life with joyful things! I enjoy people very much. THIS was not always true, I must say, as I was obeying the rules I learned in a very sick household. They were in THIS order:
1. DO NOT TALK
2. DO NOT TRUST
3. DO NOT FEEL
I have to, on a daily basis, try and BREAK those rules...and don't you notice, that the first one has to do with SILENCE? They set these rules, so they could continue getting away with screwing their children! End of story. WE MUST BREAK ALL THE RULES, in order to be healthy.
All my love, Sarah, and welcome...know that every angel, has been through similar to what you have, and loves you in a very special way.(((hugs)))
Dianne Markee

Hi,



I was watching some Youtube videos, and I saw one where Angela Shelton was thanking her social worker, and I was wondering if it was the same person who was Safe Side Superchick with John Walsh on a safety video for kids.



If it is the same person, I want to say THANK YOU, you have made a difference in our lives. I live in Longview, Texas and our local library has Safe Side superchick videos for general safety and the internet.



We try to rent your videos once a month....they are usually loaned out the rest of the time!



My 5 year old daughter and 4 year old son want to know who our safe side adults are....they pretend to fall off the couch like safe side super chick....my daughter tries to laugh like her...they want a dog just like Safe side superchick has.....yes, angela you have made a positive impact in our young family's life. Yay Angela!!

Angela,you rock girl.I have just started volunteering at THE WOMEN AGAINST RAPE CENTER,IN PENNSYLVANIA.We are in training and one of the movies we watched was searching for Angela shelton STANDING OVATION,Angela my story is like your a little verystory is different but brother and sister molested me and i was raped,so i can feel you pain,Your story had me laugh ,in tears and screaming,and standing at attention when you cut the shirt i was like she found her,Thank you this story really captured the group heart especially mine ,Please keep doing what your doing,we where so intrigued we watched all the way to the end of the credits and even seen when you farted,lol,lol,YOU ARE A AMAZING WOMWN

Angela - your documentary has been helpful in trying to find my own voice. It took a lot of prodding by my therapist to begin writing my own blog. i want you to know about it because you were part of what gave me motivation to write. Someday, with more healing, i will be able to speak and tell my own story. Right now, it scares me to death and so i write what i can about my journey.
www.grasshoppersvoice.blogspot.com.
May your journey continue to be so successful and thank you for speaking to us all.
grasshopper

Angela - your documentary has been helpful in trying to find my own voice. It took a lot of prodding by my therapist to begin writing my own blog. i want you to know about it because you were part of what gave me motivation to write. Someday, with more healing, i will be able to speak and tell my own story. Right now, it scares me to death and so i write what i can about my journey.
www.grasshoppersvoice.blogspot.com.
May your journey continue to be so successful and may you enjoy it.
grasshopper

Thanks so much for your book. When I was a child back in the 1960s and wentd through alot of the same things as you It was not as much of a crime as it is today it was swept under the rug. Thank you for speaking up.

Hey Angela! I just wanted to thank you for the okay to refer to your book while I am writing mine. You really inspired me. I have been writing for 16 days straight now. Things are coming along really good, and I think about your book often.

Thanks for your inspiration!

Krystal Pipkin

Hi Angela-
You are the first lady to email me back beside our wonderful First Lady,Angela Shelton!
Thanks-for-you. The files are dear to me because the women that I take care of has two of them in a spare room and always talks about them and how I must" help her file her papers">The Lord has a sense of humour and over time all I can say is nuture, nuture, nuture.
One of my past habits when I was in my 20's was telling a current boyfriend either sordid secrets or acting so crazy the poor guys would get scared off......we all have them.I just have to say that I am 52 years old and never late to change how we can heal. I still believe Angela Shelton had something to do with it and a therapist. Oh,,,,,and lets give ourselves a little credit ladies......WE ARE WHAT WE THINK.... Henderson, Nevada....raised on LONG_GYland....From now on our goal in life is to seek peace and pursue it.....which means
be happy all the time.

Hi Angel
Well, you are not going to believe this but I am ready to stop beating myself up ...I am not the one that caused all this trauma. My dad has been dead since 1985....When he passed away from a slow death...I went out dancing with my bestfriend..and I do not feel bad about it..I forgave him and everytime I think of the expeierence I was told by my therapist to put it in a mental file box and close the drawer.....it works...being happy is a God-given right..it is a way of life to give others care(I am a nurse who works as a cargiver) I don't want to live in the past anymore...I did it for too many years and it will take work on my part. Dear, sweet soul, it is a miracle you are so strong. Love yourself. See yourself as Jesus sees you . No other woman or man for that matter is the same. We are all unique. One day we will find out the whys but for now...lets put that in the file box called -I don't understand why that happened..then slam it closed! Ms. Angela Shelton

I like the last part of your message. I think I will start filing things away in my -I don't understand why that happened- as well.

Hi Angela:
I am new at this. These awful few memories happened when I WAS EIGHT ......I
REMEMBERED YOUR PASSAGE IN THE BOOK....was sleeping-my biological MALE PARENT came in drunk...heard a creaking of the door handle---the awful touching-I froze ...I cannot erase the memory...I lived with the shame for years...I felt awkward with friends growing up....I told my mother who did not put him jail as she had suggested. My father treated me like a sex starlet..giving me compliments about my beauty as I grew into a teen. Made a pass at me at 14 years old to sit on his lap. Disgusting. I forgave him . I had to because my relationship with God counts on it and it is a healing in progress. He died a lonely,demented man ...he suffered for one year. He was a pedophile. My mother's bestfriend's daughter he had molested and my half sister and even his own sister when my mom and he were first married. My mother witnessed them in a drunken,sexual petting session....I don't know why my mom stayed married to him but he also was unfaithful and beat me since I was a little girl...He had rage issues...he was a tormented soul..it was like he had two personalities because even though he was a pervert ..he gave me attention ..which I found out later is the perfect dad syndrome. Like I said I need therapy and am getting it but I have very low self esteem and this is the third alcohlic marriage I am in. I have been in incest counseling but all I did was cry so that ended...The only way I am able to get back my life is to make a daily decision to try and be happy.( That is one emotion that I have not really been able to grasp.) It comes in little miracles and of course God will always be in my life now and in the future. Prayer does work. Faith is all one needs. Thanks for your book and your brave heart, dear friend. Another Angela -Henderson, Nevada -age 52...

You are so very welcome. Thank you for healing and making your world better - it radiates to those around you! The book is now sold out, here is the link to download it now, http://www.e-junkie.com/angelashelton

I just finished your book, and I have to say I am really inspired by it. I never realized so many women have been through being molested, raped, or beaten. I was molested for nine years...from when I was about one until I was about nine. The sad thing is, my mom knew about it and never stopped it. The only person in the world who I ever believed loved and wanted me was my dad, and my mom and her abusive husband kept me away from him. He commited suicide before I was eighteen and old enough to search for him.

I was suprised by the fact that you mentioned physically harming yourself out of anger. I have done that. I was even suicidal for a while. I remember I would bang my head up against the wall just hoping it would knock me out so I would not have to deal with it anymore. I have stopped doing that and have began working on healing. It is hard, and I do not know if I will ever feel completely normal. I am bipolar and deal with PTSD. I frequently have dreams about my mom and her husband. I thought it was awesome that you included your dreams in your book.

I have long since wanted to write a book about my life, but I could never bring myself to do it. Now, I feel inspired. I have started keeping a daily journal, adding in bits and pieces from my past. A friend of mine had suggested that I keep a black box and write down things from my past and keep them in the black box until I could bring myself to pull out the pieces of paper and talk about whatever is on it. I bought the box the other say, but I have not been able to use it because I decided to start writing instead. But the box is not black. I bought a box that says FAITH on it.

I really hope you get to read this. Reading your book allowed me to better understand myself. I always felt so stupid for banging my head against the wall, but now I don't feel so stupid. I now realize it is normal for what I have been through.

And to think...I found your book in the local Dollar Tree by accident. I went in for a picture frame and just so happened to see your book. I am glad that I did. I have already started telling others about the book. The only thing is, most of the people I know do not read often.

Again, thanks for inspiring me! And for inspiring women all over the world.

Krystal Pipkin

Right now I am entranced by the book Finding Angela Shelton. I need to go to bed but I had to find websites for Angela Shelton. I get the whole abuse and recovery and choices one makes to better their life or not to. But I think sometimes it can be a little more complex. I wish to find a way to correspond with the Actual" Angela Shelton" , because in reading this book , its like her thought process , and mine are somewhat similar. I need to finish this book , to be more informed , but right now passion for just finding her is overwhelming. I will soon be a aspiring writer , when the time is right. Going to buy more copies of this book to send to friends and family.

This is me, the actual Angela Shelton. You found me! I started http://www.survivormanual.com to help continue the healing movement. Thank you for sharing the message!

Ok , so how can one not post a blog and actually talk with you ? I'm so enthralled about YOU ("Angela Shelton") right now that I feel along with my hectic life , I am now going to be incorporating the works of Angela Shelton , finding as much literature I can as I can afford it. But I don't want to blog at this point , I mean sure its easy , but most people want to heal , I want to inspire as well and break more boundries that I don't think may have been covered yet? Can't say honestly if they have due to being unenlightened on what thus far has been written . But what about certain races and a families so proud or full of honor , women who yes are victims but, are really dominating women hiding secrets , and generations of women being abused and it being said but not on blast and always taboo. I am so hoping dearly I get the real "Angela Shelton" because whether I find you or not I am going to write it soon. Its how to put it together is the issue.
If your assistant or whoever reads please , pass it on to where this needs to go. See some people , can heal , or come to acknowledge and overcome, but sometimes people who are the drug addicts , lost hopes , can't understand . Or people who think their lives are where they should be but are soo totally messed up and their minds work a certain way. Almost like a chemical happens when you are abused, and no matter how much healing or forgiving you can do , you just are forever different . And to me , thats ok . Being unique rocks . I can go on forever , but only if I knew , it was touching the right eyes . The right soul. The right person.
I hope this long ass email doesn't go in vain .
Sincerely,
Rachel Moore

My criminal justice professor had us read your book in her class, she gave us 2 weeks to finish it and it's taken me 3 days. I've just finished the documentary and although i'm not a religious sort of person I prayed for you and every Angela Shelton out there, whether they share that name or not, throughout the entire book and the documentary.

I would suggest that you come to speak to my school, but my University is pretty cheap.

Thank you for all that you've done and all that you will do... and I hope every rat bastard who's ever abused or molested anyone gets what's coming to them.

Man!!! gosh need to figure this twitter thing out!!!

My name is Maddog I am a member of the Kansas City Chapter BACA "Bikers Against Child Abuse",I was lucky enough to hear Angelia speak at this years BACA convention in St Louis. POWERFUL POWERFUL WOMAN, Thank You

Today we commemorate Martin Luther King, yet, a new crisis of humanity is rampant in this country. Our family members are being "trafficked" in courts and we are blindsided, without warning, and the intention is criminal. Why else would the perpetrators make false allegations, against loving sons and daughters, while we try to protect our elderly parents from harm? Why else would the perpetrators cover up their neglect and abuse in court and with the full complicity of judges? For 3+ years, I have been denied normal family time with my elderly parents, at a time when they need me, most. There are tens of thousands of victims, across this country, and we need a voice! Children are being harmed in the "care" of the state. Here is a recent news article, which helps to substantiate this. Please, read this article -http://www.projo.com/news/courts/content/ADVOCATE_APPEAL_01-06-10_S7H0RRK_v8.3a64771.html
Corruption is validated by attorneys, who have been interviewed, including ones who were blacklisted and spent time in prison on false allegations, for trying to end the corruption. Here is an 8 minute YouTube video, which (aside from poor production quality) is very powerful. Please, this is a must see - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBzUywM2ENo
Our children and our elderly are being harmed. I am networked with many victims and we need a voice. Will you help us, please? They are being neglected and abused in ways you can not imagine! Time is of the essence. This must be exposed. PLEASE, contact me!

Hi Angela,
just to say that you are flippin' awesome! and please have a look at my web site, here http://www.ecotort.gn.apc.org it's all about Law relating to environmental issues, I am making a film on the subjects raised, and I will send a script to you at assistant@angelashelton.com....

my facebook is EcoTort, and I would LOVE to be your friend there ! (+:

very best regards from Nick St Clare

EcoTort Theatre,
Hackney,
LONDON,
UK.

I watched your show from last week and you were talking about the affiliate program, and it's a wonderful idea. I tried for a year to get one going with other products but my life has so many people in the survivors life as I have and the idea of getting this into a local center and a college which I never thought about doing sounds really good. Can you post a link on how we go about signing up. Have a great New Year and a safe one. Lady J

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My heart aches for you and all you went through. YOU are a survivor and very AMAZING. Thank you for sharing your story to help others. My heart has suffered for 17 years now (Dec 1992) due to my baby suffering. (My x-husband) I reported it. SO scary due to how I was raised) I never got an advocate. People just don't didn't want to hear that I needed an emergancy relief TEAM back then. Due to his hiding I have had to go through other things like gossip, harrassments, intimidations, my neighbor ripping down our fence and putting up2 new fences taking 19 feet off our land. This done with an ok by the mayor due to all of them THINKING they know the TRUTH. He also burned down my purple flock wisteria orientqal tree to the ground on July 24, 2009. Now that the tree is in his NEW fenced area that is really our land. cruel people judging etc. I can't heal from that. I worry about future grandchildren. He got himself in law enforcement a few years after that. I just

Today is Thanksgiving. My father used to ask at the thanksgiving dinner table what we had to be thankful for. Today I am thankful that the pedophile is dead! Go to hell you bastard!