any details. Iâve never seen my mom so hurt and angry before. Well, I will write more tomorrow. This is just the beginning of a long road ahead.
Erin
APRIL, 1998 5:00 P.M.
I went to the family-counseling center today. My parents, Caitlin, Allie and I all went. Our counselorâs name is Judy. Judy asked a bunch of questions, which was difficult, but I managed. We set up appointments to see her every Thursday at four. Judy felt it best if I saw her by myself to see if I could start talking about the abuse. I would much rather not talk about it at all, but I know that it is unhealthy. On top of dealing with all this I am also having eye surgery in June. I am scared about that. Dad just walked in my room to see how Iâve been doing. Both my parents have been very supportive. Well, Chance needs to be walked. I no longer walk down the path towards Brianâs house. It is like I freeze up and canât move forward so I always turn around before I get there. Mom and Dad have a second meeting with Brianâs parents tonight. Mom tells me Aunt Mary doesnât want to believe Allie and me. The truth will eventually come out.
Erin
APRIL, 1998 12:05 A.M.
Mom was downstairs crying on the phone tonight to her friend. I overheard her saying, âI should have seen the warning signs, and they were all there for me to see.â Mom has been crying a lot. Brian is still not confessing so I took action tonight and picked up the phone and called his house. Brian happened to answer and I told him not to hang up. I was shaking and I am sure Brian could hear the quiver in my voice. I asked him why he was calling Allie and me liars. I then told Brian my mom is calling the police tomorrow morning and making a report. I then heard Brian telling his parents. Brian got back on the phone and asked if he and his parents could come over and discuss this. I told him I would call him back. Brian was the last person I wanted to see. I went downstairs and told my mom about my conversation with Brian. Mom totally disagreed with having him come over and said that would be secondary abuse to Allie and me. Uncle Scott called around eleven and left a message saying âIâ wanted the meeting. I never wanted anything! There he goes again lying. My parent didnât pick it up and let the machine get the rest of it. Well, it is late and I have school tomorrow. Good night
Erin
APRIL, 1998 9:45 P.M.
Today I went to medieval times with my sixth-grade class. It was fun being with all my friends. Mom went to the police station and made a police report on Brian this morning. Mom has made many phone calls trying to figure out how to handle it. After school today mom sat down with Allie and me and told us that we will be going to this place called, âThe Childrenâs Advocacy Center.â It is a place where kids who have been abused go and get interviewed. Mom said it is normal to feel afraid, but not to worry as there are good people there. We are being interviewed next week at the center. The same day we leave for Colorado, April 30th. Our appointment is in the morning so mom is pulling us out of school for the whole day because we will leave for Colorado at noon, anyway. My teacher, Mrs. Miller, stopped me after school to see how I was doing. She told me she was concerned because I havenât been very happy. I told her a little of what was going on at home and she was very sorry and said if I needed to talk she was there for me. I just want things to get back to normal. I just want to be a normal kid with no worries. Iâm very tired. Good night!
Erin
APRIL, 1998 5:30 P.M.
I saw my counselor Judy today. I talked about the interview mom was telling me about. Judy asked how I felt about it and I told her I was nervous. We also talked about my upcoming eye surgery and how scared I am about it. Judy taught me a relaxation technique to help reduce my fears and anxiety. I thought it was a crazy idea when she had me closing
Erin
APRIL, 1998 5:00 P.M.
I went to the family-counseling center today. My parents, Caitlin, Allie and I all went. Our counselorâs name is Judy. Judy asked a bunch of questions, which was difficult, but I managed. We set up appointments to see her every Thursday at four. Judy felt it best if I saw her by myself to see if I could start talking about the abuse. I would much rather not talk about it at all, but I know that it is unhealthy. On top of dealing with all this I am also having eye surgery in June. I am scared about that. Dad just walked in my room to see how Iâve been doing. Both my parents have been very supportive. Well, Chance needs to be walked. I no longer walk down the path towards Brianâs house. It is like I freeze up and canât move forward so I always turn around before I get there. Mom and Dad have a second meeting with Brianâs parents tonight. Mom tells me Aunt Mary doesnât want to believe Allie and me. The truth will eventually come out.
Erin
APRIL, 1998 12:05 A.M.
Mom was downstairs crying on the phone tonight to her friend. I overheard her saying, âI should have seen the warning signs, and they were all there for me to see.â Mom has been crying a lot. Brian is still not confessing so I took action tonight and picked up the phone and called his house. Brian happened to answer and I told him not to hang up. I was shaking and I am sure Brian could hear the quiver in my voice. I asked him why he was calling Allie and me liars. I then told Brian my mom is calling the police tomorrow morning and making a report. I then heard Brian telling his parents. Brian got back on the phone and asked if he and his parents could come over and discuss this. I told him I would call him back. Brian was the last person I wanted to see. I went downstairs and told my mom about my conversation with Brian. Mom totally disagreed with having him come over and said that would be secondary abuse to Allie and me. Uncle Scott called around eleven and left a message saying âIâ wanted the meeting. I never wanted anything! There he goes again lying. My parent didnât pick it up and let the machine get the rest of it. Well, it is late and I have school tomorrow. Good night
Erin
APRIL, 1998 9:45 P.M.
Today I went to medieval times with my sixth-grade class. It was fun being with all my friends. Mom went to the police station and made a police report on Brian this morning. Mom has made many phone calls trying to figure out how to handle it. After school today mom sat down with Allie and me and told us that we will be going to this place called, âThe Childrenâs Advocacy Center.â It is a place where kids who have been abused go and get interviewed. Mom said it is normal to feel afraid, but not to worry as there are good people there. We are being interviewed next week at the center. The same day we leave for Colorado, April 30th. Our appointment is in the morning so mom is pulling us out of school for the whole day because we will leave for Colorado at noon, anyway. My teacher, Mrs. Miller, stopped me after school to see how I was doing. She told me she was concerned because I havenât been very happy. I told her a little of what was going on at home and she was very sorry and said if I needed to talk she was there for me. I just want things to get back to normal. I just want to be a normal kid with no worries. Iâm very tired. Good night!
Erin
APRIL, 1998 5:30 P.M.
I saw my counselor Judy today. I talked about the interview mom was telling me about. Judy asked how I felt about it and I told her I was nervous. We also talked about my upcoming eye surgery and how scared I am about it. Judy taught me a relaxation technique to help reduce my fears and anxiety. I thought it was a crazy idea when she had me closing
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