I open up and talk about my foster care and adoption story from the very beginning. Sexual Assault Hotline 1(800) 656.4673 Fan Mail : Crazy Treasures P.O. Box 21360 Mesa, AZ 85227
Have you ever considered going to school to train to be a therapist? You have such a caring heart and you're so understanding. I think anyone can relate to you within minutes.
That is, if she’s the kind of therapist who opens up about her own feelings and personal life, like my old therapist was. That’s what helped me get through, her saying, “Everyone’s human, even me.” If not, she’ll sadly get a bad rap just like the other six I had.
@@keithvnumber1 if the therapist is relating to having emotions or making errors as humans do, then no. If the therapist is using the session to tell their client their personal stories...yes. But making your client/patient feel less alone by stating a truth (we all make mistakes, even me; anger is an emotion we all feel, I can feel that way too. It's important to recognize the feeling and figure out why you are feeling that way in that moment... Etc).
Good grief you can't make a blanket statement without the proper police always chiming in. By relatable I meant she has a personality that makes you feel at ease and is very Understanding. I'm not saying Melinda is going to need to give her life story to every client. They can watch her RU-vid for that for fk sake. Why do all the negative Nellie's gotta butt in?
You were so brave to tell the principal the truth! I’m a Clinical Social Worker. Most likely, he was abusing other children too, so you stopped that. Feel proud Melinda!
I knew most of the story from Crazy Pieces, but not about the abuse. I've been through some trauma too, and know how hard it is to talk to someone, but I give you so much credit for doing that, and telling it on social media too. You are so brave, and never forget that! You're an incredible person and Scarlett is lucky to have you as a mom!
A friend of mine’s daughter was diagnosed with cancer stage 4 at the age of 7. She passed away 3years later. She was a beautiful child, a fighter, wise beyond her years. She loved a song by a singer, Mandisa, called, “overcomer”. I was actually able to help her attend a concert and have backstage passes to meet Mandisa herself. It was incredible. Keira would play that song over and over to fill up her love cup and give her strength to keep fighting. After hearing your arduous climb to overcome all you’ve been through i see that same spark Keira had in you! You’re going to do amazing things with your life, because you are an overcomer and you deserve the very best of what this world has to offer! Keep going and Never.Give.Up!
Melinda! Girl, you are one courageous young lady! You would make an incredible case worker for young girls because you know first hand the trials kids in foster care go through. I am beyond happy that you and the Pettit families paths crossed. All these years later, they are still you biggest support and cheering section like a family is intended to be. Like I said, COURAGEOUS! That is you Melinda. ❤ Sending you love and light.
You are an amazing woman Melinda. Sorry you had to go through all that but glad your friend and you were brave enough to tell your story. Don’t ever apologise for crying or feeling emotional. Fast forward and now you have the best family. I was so happy that they could finally adopt you and I’m glad Jamie is changing her name 🤗 Maybe one day when you are ready you will tell us how you met Scarlette’s dad. I’d like to hear her story too. You are so lucky to have her. She’s such a kind hearted, beautiful soul. Is Max still her favourite? 😁
Melinda’s the OG and the legend that brought this incredible journey to a start. I am happy you guys got a family like the petits genuinely inspired by you and your story. I love you guys💕 Rose from NY
Melinda, my parents adopted my 2 cousins who were molested by my uncle from a young age. And I was only 18 when this happened and had just had my own little girl but I BEGGED my parents to please take care of them the are 2 and 4 years younger than me. It is such a hard thing to heal from and I'm so happy you have so much love and support in your family. You are so strong and have done a great job overcoming what you went through. I'm proud if you.
You are so strong! I am proud of you for getting the evidence they needed to charge you perpetrator. I am so happy you have been able to get adopted and have the Petit last name! You keep charging that mountain!
Melinda this is your story and you keep it, hold on to it, and you use it to get stronger, more brave, and at times I tell my kids who were adopted,mentally and physically abused. Who were abandoned before the age of 6. I told my kids to kick its ass and defeat it by using all the things I offer. Most of all, do the best as a kid, teenager, and student. Finally, go to college and be whatever they wanted to be. They did and they are doing it. They told me I should write a book about working with them, working in the street, and working with over 2,500 kids. I told my kids that it is there story not mine. My story is to love my shrink son, my attorney daughter, my surgical P.A., my marine biologist, and my musician son and they did it their own.
So proud of you for being brave and telling your story Melinda. Remember while it's very hard, if your story encourages even one person to come forward, it's worth it.
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I know it was very difficult sharing your story but think of the many girls you will inspire to share their experience with an adult. You are not only strong, you're an overcomer. I'm glad you had the strength to get out of a toxic relationship before you married him. You didn't follow blindly with your heart but showed strength of character 💪 ✨️. Continue to be an inspiration to others. Thank you Melinda. 😊
You just keep growing in my eyes. How amazingly strong and brave you were as a teenager! What you've had to go through is something no child should have to experience, and it makes me SO MAD that person took advantage of the situation in that way! I am so, so, so sorry you had to go through that ❤ That being said, you really are an inspiration to everyone going through hard things. You show us that life CAN get better, it is NOT over, and help IS available! To think what an extraordinary woman you are now, a great mother, a fantastic sister, a very loved daughter obviously, and achieving so much in your life at such a young age... You show the world that everything is possible, and everyone is worthy of the BEST life has to offer! I am over on the other side of the planet, does not know anyone in your family, and still, you are one of my biggest inspirations and one of the people I really, truly look up to and aspire to be more like. I am so proud of you and so thankful you got out of that bad situation and in to such a wonderful family!
Thank you for sharing such a heartbreaking story, which ended up so good for you, but you had to go through that horrible situation before this will help so many. 😥😥😥
I wish i could reach through this screen and hug you. My mother also had ID and i remember feeling so confused when i was young. I didn't understand why she didn't help me when i was sa'd and physically abused by my bio dad. She was also being abused by him and i now realized she did the best she could for her abilities. It took me along time to understand the whole picture. I'm so grateful for the relationship i was able to build with her as an adult. She was such a simple and sincere person and i appreciate that so much. I lost her and my dad (stepdad) two and a half years ago in a wreck. Thank you for sharing your story.
you are so brave Melinda. thank you so much for being so open and honest with us. I know your story will help and inspire any of your followers going through something similar
Just watched your video and it’s amazing how well you and Crystal get along. So glad you both met and knew it was meant to be. Glad you found your forever family. Love your channel and the keep it crazy families (watch all the channels). Amazing parents and very thankful and loving siblings. God Bless Each of YOU!!!
I’m so sorry I couldn’t finish the video. It brought up to many bad memories of my experiences. But I always watch all your videos entirely and just want to say you’re an amazing and beautiful person inside and out, an amazing mother and sister. Thanks for sharing your story and being so brave. 💖
It breaks my heart you and Jaime or ANY child has gone through this trauma. Thank you for sharing you never know who it may help. Sending love and so many hugs from Wilsonville Oregon.
I'm so sorry you went through all of that, but I'm glad it brought you to your family. You and Crystal are so similar, it's just adorable and it was clearly meant to be. 💜
You are an amazing person Melinda. To have come from so much and be as sure minded and stable as you are. It’s a strength you should be proud of not just the incredible person you have become but also a wonderful mother as well.
Thank you for sharing your story of why you came to be adopted I'm so sorry for what you went through as a child I can definitely relate to this as it happened to me as a child but mine was a family member and I went into care from the age of 6 to 12 I was never fostered or adopted out I'm so pleased that you came to Crystal and Arrons and then finally getting your forever family with them you and Jamie so fit in the family I'm really pleased for you both p. s scarlet is a little cutie and your mirror image
Thank you for sharing your story. It truly takes a lot of courage to share everything that you went through. I am a domestic violence survivor. I want to share what I’ve been through because I feel that I can possibly help others by opening up. I also feel that maybe I can educate others who just don’t understand. I’m very happy for you that things turned out well. Take care!
I'm sorry you had to go through what you went through Melinda. No child should ever go through that. I'm so happy that from such a horrid situation you were able to find your family and so much good has come from you being able to speak your truth, from your adoption to Jaime and Aroura been so well looked after. You are so brave and strong! An amazing young woman xx
Malinda the OG and legend thank you for sharing your story with us you are so brave for telling your story so glad that you found your forever family and they are so blessed to have you as their daughter this made me cry can’t wait for more videos I am so excited for your brothers bob and chez and sister Emma adoption very soon this is so exciting definitely can’t wait to meet them and see there faces for the first time I had cried watching this video
Melinda you were so BRAVE! Thank God you ended up in such a loving home! It was such a blessing for all of you. I only wish you wouldn't have had to go through that terrible abuse! You are so sweet and strong! You are a wonderful Mom and your so kind to all your family! Your a beautiful woman inside and out! God Bless you and keep you! Lots of Love 💗
You are one amazing girl Melinda and you are such a beautiful piece in the Pettit family! 💖💕 I’m so sorry you had to go through sa…it is heartbreaking…no kid should never have to go through it… I am SO glad that your friend told her mom, so you got the help💖💕 You, Scarlett and the whole Pettitfamily are lovely! Thanks for sharing💖💖
Thank you for sharing your story. it is super hard to deal with normal things when you have a history of beging abused. i to lived that kind of abuse. At 62 i can honestly say that you did the best thing to have him pay for what he did. You are doing so well and i know there are so many things that you stil have to deal with alone. But you have wonderfull family to be there and to love you through is all. you are winning and healing and i am so proud of you. love and light Always!!
Thank you for sharing your story!!! I was abused from 11 to 14... but I didn't press charges until I was 35. After years of healing its still haunts me. I wish I could hug you xoxox
I’m so sorry Melinda. You are so strong! I can’t imagine how traumatizing all of that was for you. You are such a beautiful person and deserve an amazing life!
Melinda thank you for sharing your story. I to am a survivor of SA from even younger. You are stronger than you know. Remember we are NOT what happened to us, we are what we CHOOSE to be.
Being an empathetic person and hearing the pain in your voice instantly brought tears to my eyes. Sending you all my love and hugs! You're an inspiration
I'm glad you told that girl she opened the doors for you she really did the greatest thing for I'm a survivor too I'm so glad you are happy I'm proud of you Melinda
Hey Melinda, ty for sharing your background story. I'm so sorry for your pain. By telling your own story, I'm sure other children experiencing a like situation, may feel confident enough to seek help for themselves. It is so important that the child realize whatever happened was not their own fault! God blessed you with your forever family, including your sister, Jamie. With continued love and support from your new family, you have become a very caring, compassionate young woman and mother. Take care Melinda, and God bless you on your upcoming journeys. 🤗 🤗 CarrieJo/PA
It was so brave of you to tell this story Melinda! You are stronger because of all you have gone through in life and you are the luckiest girl to land with this amazing family that you are now a part of. So happy for you and Jamie because Crystal and Aaron of the best parents that you could ever ask for.
Melinda if I knew you I would give you the biggest hug and not let go for the longest time. I am so proud of you for sharing your story. I’ve been watching these channels of your family for a number of years and I’m not certain if you’ve ever told us that details but my heart stopped and I just wanted to hug you I currently have a 15-year-old daughter and just to even think about how scared and how awful that that was for you it’s broken my heart but I’m so proud of who you’ve become and grateful of course for your family
That was a difficult and painful childhood to say the least. You are very strong - balanced with your sweetness. Thank goodness you talked to your girl friend who shared your story with the principal. A good message for others to learn from….to share their negative and scary situation with somebody trustworthy who will help them. . So happy you found your forever home with such a loving and happy family. . You and Crystal were meant to be mom & daughter! And Aaron as your dad too!
Melinda you are so brave to open up like you did on this video. It is very hard to tell people that you have been sexually abused. I know first hand. I was in my 20's when it happened to me but it was still very hard. I am super close to my Mom and I still couldn't tell her because I was scared. Thank You for sharing your story with all of us. ❤️
Melinda, you are brave, you are strong, you survived. Bless you for speaking out and for Crystal for being by your side while you told of your journey in life. I am so sorry Melinda you had been through this. The world is your oyster now, with a beautiful family in the Petits, you have the support. You and Crystal get great giggles, ye were a match for sure as a family. Now you are here Melinda as you say, go forward now and keep flowering with your beautiful personality.
Wow Melinda, you can be very proud of the way you carry yourself. You probably saved Jamie too and who knows who else. A lot of people have said that you are very relatable and gentle and I think that you are a good listener too. Lovely mother and daughter.
An awful back story that no kid should ever go through. So glad you found the courage to speak out. Now the stars have aligned & you & Jamie have a forever family. ❤️❤️
Melinda I feel for u so much. I was sexual assaulted by 2 different people (was also in foster care) & now I suffer from complex PTSD with anxiety & depression. So happy u were able to find a foster home (forever home)!! Thank u for sharing your story.
Looks like you had a really rough life till you met the super crazy beautiful loveable couple that’s everyone one adore so much. That is Crystal and Arron. I’m glad you found the and let you call them mom and dad. It’s gotta be hard to talk about this. Hugs
Melinda, as a childhood sex abuse survivor, I have to tell you haw brave and courageous you are! It took me several years to gain the courage to speak up! You are a superstar! ❤️❤️❤️
Oh, Melinda... you truly went through it girl & I'm terribly sorry this happened to you. I read one of the comments of, have you ever thought about training to be a therapist?? Seriously, you would be INCREDIBLE & could help so many people. I think you're an absolute Doll! You are truly authentic & not trying to be fake happy like a lot of the RU-vidrs do. The fake screaming that their life is so fantastic is beyond ridiculous & I get 2nd hand embarrassment from it.hehehe You have such a gentle demeanor & would thrive at counseling others who have been through situations like you have. Being a therapist could be your calling, sister sugar. Check into it for sh%ts & giggles. Love & Smiles 💓😊
