@Lisa Brooks, well said .I also hav had2 live with the shame of S.A......even tho I was also 4,and the result of my trauma made me feel dirty,yuck and sumthing wrong with me ,as a person.My fault it happened up until i received S.Truama counseling, I learnt I was a survivor of sexual assault, I hav good days more often.I wish u well,😊🎉❤.
Lisa Brooks, I pray you have found peace. It’s been 21 years since my abuse ended && I am not sure I will ever truly find peace until my abuser is in the ground. He got a slap on the wrist & then “god” blessed him with 4 daughters of his own. One of which reached out to me for help. I did my best to get her help. But of course his Mommy and Step Daddy got him out of that to & threatened to cut her out of their Will if she didn’t recant her statement. I’ll do everything in my power to keep my babies from enduring abuse of any kind, even if that means I’m a SAHM the rest of their childhood & teen years, I will. I feel so heartbroken for this child and the mother who had no idea. I feel horrible my mama didn’t know. I feel so bad that this child endured all of this. My heart hurts so so much.
@@donnaharris9381 we are survivors & we are the voice for those too scared to speak up. I’m sorry you endured the abuse as well. I hope you’re finding peace & not so ashamed of yourself, because it wasn’t you! Stay strong Miss Donna!
Me too. It’s more common than we think. Full abuse from 4 or maybe 3 until about 9. I lost my virginity before Primary School. I actually can’t say more as it still has an effect on me, hence commenting at 3.33 am.
I hope this message reaches Sasha. I’m so very proud of you for your courage to speak out. You gave a voice to children who didn’t have one. Thank you for sharing your journey. As a survivor myself I wished I could have found my voice ❤
Judy, you are perfect and loved. It's never too late to find your voice. Please know you are not alone. You have an army of friends you just haven't met yet 💜
As a mother I've never loved more through a screen..than this little boy Sasha..my heart just melted around you. Your soul just shone through your eyes as a little boy even through all that trauma.
Kudos to you Sasha. "Brave" does not even come close to your journey. Me and my younger sister have personally experienced your tragic journey from beginning to end. My support came from the detective who handled our case, therapists and a very few family members. Our 'family' was torn apart irreparably. We won our case also. At 75 years old I now live in 'peace'. Thank you for your film and your continuing work. God bless you brave boy
Ms. Paula, thank you for sharing ur story. I’m 55 and had some “experiences” with a great uncle. I’m 55 now but it times were different 50yrs ago. In your case, even longer. This is not “new.” It’s been going on as long as the human race has existed. When it happened to me, things were handled different. Maybe a few words were exchanged with my uncle. He was a respected member of society. A successful law firm. My mom fiercely protected me. He couldn’t come will 5 miles of me. The hate in my mothers eyes for that man! My whole family adored his wife, my great aunt. I don’t think she knew. When my uncle emmit died my mom was at the hospital with aunt Sally. She wanted to be there for our beloved Sally. When he died, my mom was looking him in the eyes…with her eyes full of hate. Then he closed his eyes and croaked. I think that gave my mom some semblance of peace. To look in his eyes with her eyes and tell him with her eyes alone just how much she hated him. We’re not sure if he touched my sister…she’s never said. Only reason she found out abt me is I spent every Friday night overnight at their house, bc I adored my aunt Sally, and I matter-of-factly told her one Friday waiting for Sally to pick me up, “mama, will you tell uncle emmit to quit touching my Jonna? I don’t like it.” I didn’t know is wasn’t right for him to do that I just knew I didn’t like it! I never got to go back over there. I begged mama to please let me go, I miss Sally! I’m a high-functioning autistic and ADHD and tend to say things bluntly. This is the FIRST time I’ve ever told this to anyone. I’m sorry if I rambled but thank you for letting me💔❤️🩹❤️😢
I'm in tears. SASHA...YOU ARE A HERO!!!!!!!! Damn all of the men in your family that hurt and took the innocence away from both you and your sister. Seeing the pure, loving relationship between you and your Zaydeh is beautiful. God bless you, Beka, your mother and your maternal grandparents always. I pray that you, and your sister heal emotionally and have the best futures. BLESSINGS FROM PHILADELPHIA. 🙏 ✡
So many families will sweep this under the rug, or choose to stick their head in the sand when a child comes to them, because of the shame and possible destruction that it will bring upon the family; or the fear of LE not taking them seriously. So, much needs to change. A standing ovation to this family for their raw openness and bravery for letting us into their lives and telling their story.
1000000000% agree, many many many thanks to Sasha, his sister, his parents, his maternal great grandfather and his paternal grandfather. I pray every moment of your lives are blessed abundantly!!!
This happened to me when I was 12. My godfather was the perpetrator. I told my mom, she believed me. She spoke to my father, who dismissed it. Said I was lying. That he would never do anything like that. The abuse went on for 3 years. Until my mom came home and found him in the house. She told him to leave and never come back. If he did, she would go to the police. It's been 40 years, I still have PTSD and nightmares. My mother is my hero. I lost my hero in 2009. 😢
Well I had no idea what I was about to watch. What a well done case. Thank you to everyone who is out there helping kids find safety and a voice. It's a heartbreaking thing to listen to and it needs to be brought to the light and shut down. Way too many people suffer in silence
How can the Jewish Synagogue treat a little boy like this?! Shame on the Jewish Religion Shame on the Catholic Religion Shame on the Christian Religion ETC ETC bc *We all know every religion does this. The defense the adults & ruin the child* I hope ALL involved rot in HELL!
@@Flamsterette I don't know what your comment means because my intention with mine was that I had no idea what a well-made production it was going to be or how deep it went into the lives or the story they were about to tell. Don't be weird
I did not know what I was about to watch. I’m heartbroken and emotionally fragile watching this😢. When Sasha’s mother asked him why he didn’t tell her about the abuse initially and Sasha said after the abuse and “I walked downstairs with my abuser, you offered him food and gave him a hug”, I immediately understood the confusion in that poor child’s mind, saying to himself, that perhaps the abuse was ok, if mommy loves this man and treats him with kindness. Of course his mother had no idea of the abuse at the time but I understand what all that looked like from a child’s POV. Just tragic😢
We also don't know at any young age that there are real monsters in the world, and even in our own families. We do know that back then if we spoke out we were either accused of lying or misunderstanding what had happened to us. Thank God awareness is becoming more common every day. Sasha's parents , for the situation they were in, were wonderful support. Too many parents are not.
My ex began molesting my daughter when she was 12. 2 years later I found out. He was arrested and our marriage was over. When asked why she didn't tell she said she didn't know how at first and then lately she saw how happy I was and how cute we were with each other. He was a jerk, a cheater, a bedroom pervert, abusive and at times a decent husband. It took me 11 years to truly fall in love with him because of all those reasons. When it finally appeared that he had stopped cheating my guard was slowly let down. For 6 months we were like newlyweds! In April of 1987 he flew out to Hawaii for 3 weeks to help his dad set up his new business. While he was gone my daughter told what was being done to her. Oh, and his cheating? He hadn't stopped. Molesting my daughter AND he took his "wife" with him to Hawaii. So, this is sort of a different spin on the, "I walked downstairs with my abuser, you offered him food and gave him a hug”,
Sasha is strong and amazing. I was sexually abused by both of my brother's. The pain of revisiting the memories takes a toll on your life. There is no escaping the torment that you put yourself through. You are very lucky to have so many people who believed you and believed in you. You are an inspiration. I wish you happiness for the rest of your life. God bless you from Ireland 🇮🇪
I can't imagine the absolute rage the mother had to have felt when she realized the father knew all along what his brothers were capable of and still allowed the kids to be near them. When she talked about the time the uncle was in the room with Sasha and said they were just having "Uncle nephew time" ... she would have never even allowed those monsters in her home, let alone in the bedroom, had she just known.
Rather than keep her son in his 30’s away,my neighbour tried having her 16 yr old Down’s Syndrome daughter given a hysterectomy. He had got at nieces in diapers I later found out. Protecting her daughter FROM HIM should’ve been priority,not an incestuous pregnancy. If he’s not around it won’t happen!
Woww! As a victim myself I have to say that slow down when Sasha was playing on the floor & his dad was looking at Howard standing over his son seriously sent CHILLS down my spine!!
So happy for this guy, who was a smart and brave kid. I couldn't even fathom the trauma but I'm glad he seems to be doing well and breaking a chain of abuse that happens too often. Blessings 🙏🏾
When I was little, NOBODY talked about it. You didn't dare tell anyone. I still have my secrets, not that there's anyone left to believe me. Mom, dad, all grandparents have passed away. There are two people I SHOULD be able to talk to about it. One is an abuser and the other refuses to talk to me. Sasha, this was a roller coaster of a film. But I am very proud of you for speaking out. And it's amazing how you helped make the center for victims. Thank you for your voice
As a mother and a survivor, I am absolutely at a loss for words regarding Sasha’s mother. When asked about life around the time when Sasha started having problems her first description was around the chaos of having an organic fruit or vege garden - good grief! When they were sitting at the table together at the beginning of the film she said the Sasha “why didn’t you tell me?” - WTH woman. Young children that age don’t even know what is happening to them. Like Sasha said - he was sexually assaulted, threatened then walked down the stairs and his mother and father broke bread with his abuser. The mother took him to the doctor and she said she was told the father would be suspected of being the abuser and taken away from the family and that would could them a lot of unwanted drama. Then to top it off the father brings up the fact that rehashing these issues affected his depression again. For the love of God. Why do people have children if they they can’t put them first and open their eyes. Being a parent is the biggest responsibility and sacrifice you will ever have and one that you should take on with open arms. Both parents especially the mother did so much harm to Sasha. She is ridiculously self absorbed and appears to have the inability to appreciate where a toddler might be coming from, from a maturity and emotional level.
Omgoodness! Hearing that they were inspired to open up Mission Kids, based on his case, due to fact that he kept having to reinterview so much. So that other children will not have to suffer the same trauma over & over again. ❤ That's inspiring to hear that something good could come out of that!
What an amazing little boy Sasha was and what a HERO he is for speaking up for him and his sister! ❤ Sasha, you're the voice of so many children who suffer(ed), thank you!!! 🤝🏼 Lots of love from the Netherlands
Seriously! My little cousin and I were being sexually assaulted by my ex step father, she is my literal real life hero. She told. She was 3yrs younger. I had asked her and our older cousin a few days older than myself. She said no to me, but she knew she wasn’t alone and someone would have to believe us, and even though we were believed our abusers mommy had money so he got a slap on the wrist && sadly that really hasn’t changed in our town!
The strength of this family astounds me. The bravery of one very little boy who has suffered something that few adults can even deal with has made me realize how fortunate I was as a child, and how fortunate I have been raising my boys. I pray that this video will inspire and awaken the "braveness" in other victims to speak up and bring to justice those who abused them. May every survivor also become a victor over all the demons that haunt them.
What a reminder to parents to trust your instinct. That momma knew in her gut something was wrong. May God give us the courage to listen to that inner voice no matter what we have to face as a result.
Thanks for your courageous story Sasha & Bekah. From a fellow survivor, I’m so glad you received validation and care. More of us need it in this world! You are creating a LARGE ripple, keep going!!
Sasha, you were such a smart child and an amazing man. I’m sorry for what you and your sister (and the countless other children) had to endure but it is clear that you had a huge purpose in this lifetime. Thank you for your work and strength…and in turn all of the children you saved and helped. 🙏🏼❤️
I have no words. I have only tears for the pain and fear of innocent children. Thanks, to all involved, for the strength and courage it took to make this film.
Halfway through this. I'm in tears. Sasha was so brave. I was 25 before I told. No one believes me. "Grandpa wouldn't do that, she's making it up. She's crazy. I was avoided after that. 60 y.o. now and completely isolated. Bravo to Sasha and I'm sorry that happened to he and Bekah.
Hi hon, you are brave. I am 56 and still can’t tell. It was my own Dad and it was so confusing cause I loved him. It has made me very aware when raising my 3 children but I still suffer major depression and Bulimia. I hope you don’t feel alone, your comment touched me xo
@@staybent9380 your first sentence made me burst into tears. I never felt brave. I'm so sorry this happened to you too. Don't these people realize they're scarring us for life? They're supposed to love and protect us. I was so confused also. We were children.Yet we internalize and punish ourselves. I'm so sorry sweetheart. Sending love and hugs from Oklahoma. ❤️
This was breathtakingly tragic. However Sasha's courage as a child was awe inspiring. The strength he showed really struck me. And the kindness and compassion both he and Rebekah have as adults was so incredibly heartwarming to me. This film was beautifully done! From one survivor to another, Sasha THANK YOU and I wish you and your sister the absolute best and all the happiness in the world ❤ To everyone who reads this DON'T TRUST ANYONE WITH YOUR CHILDREN!! ALWAYS KEEP YOUR GUARD UP AND EYES OPEN
Thank you for sharing your stories! As a survivor of "SA" who also endured this hell for most of my childhood, I was captivated by every second of your film. Even though I will never get my day in court (I'm 42 now), sharing your stories make me thankful! Obviously not because of the pain you, your sister, mother, father, and your other loved ones endured, but because we need to talk about SA!!!! R*pe culture is real and it's deplorable. Most people question the child first and it's sick! What were you wearing? Why didn't you say something the first time it happened? Are you sure you are telling the truth? The questions are wrong! Children are terrified and traumatized enough! Plus, kids will see your story and it will give them courage! Kids will speak up while something can be done, rather than downward spiral into drugs, alcohol, suicide, risky or violent behavior, bad relationships, and more! Talking helps stop victims from turning into predators themselves! Look at the change that telling your stories has already made! I love your film and thank you. May God bless you all the rest of your days my brother and your sister and all of your loved ones! Thanks Sasha! ❤
Well made documentary. I'm glad you're doing well. This kind of situation has touched my family. We didn't go to court.. she didn't want to. I know longer speak to several family members. There's too many monsters in this world.
It is interesting how a person who has suffered so much can turn it around and find healing. He used the pain he suffered to help others who suffer and thereby bring healing to himself. Nicely done. Very poignant. I sorry for your pain. Thank you for overcoming and for helping others. My abuser was my father. I didn't tell my mother till I was 30. They divorced when I was 10. I am an overcomer too.
Alot of us are here knowing that we are still going threw this war with Satan. You have 1/3 satanic allegiance (aliens and human sell outs and a I. And robots) then we have 1/3 "earthlings aka innocent humans Then 1/3 are angels the meek are the good people. And we get messed with all the time. We are the Ables....and the Caininites keep trying to kill us. But cain will always lose. Stay strong everyone. Inspire the next person that you are in a planet where alot of people worship Satan and to do us wrong is their will of their evil agenda. You all that stay alive and don't unalive yourself. You've already won. Now help everyone else going threw the same stuff. You have to go threw hell to get out of there. There's a book that talks about even Jesus going to hell. But he defeated it by not unaliving himself. Don't let Satan kill u or unalive yourself. They win then. Live everyone live. Upset the evil agenda. They want your soul
Bless you, Sasha. You are such a brave man. You saved your sister by showing immense strength and courage. I hope you are incredibly proud of yourself, you deserve so much happiness in life 🙌
Sasha was born a special boy & obviously still is an amazing person & his sister included! Sadly there are Sasha’s all over every few min getting abused! This is why we TRUST NO ONE with children. No boyfriends,uncles, babysitters! That’s how you keep them safe! Period!
Yes! My sister never let sleepovers and we thought it was weird. And that was like 15 years ago and now, after things have come out in our family, we understand.
Absolutely the Truth!!! Trust NO ONE!!! I'm positive that I would have much better mental health if my mother had not trusted a monster that she dated for 15 years, and most of my childhood.
@@carriep.mccannon2952 so...if you suffered a serious car accident you woud'nt allow your children to have a car? I don't think that a chain of distrust makes a child ready for life. It just gives him/her unnecessary fears. Beter to control on an other way. And I guess that if you don't trust "the uncle or boyfriend", you never liked the first and should'nt have a relation with the second.
@@chloeuntrau4588 there is a difference here in that a car isn't a person. I'm a realist so I do think there's a point when you do have to trust others... Its just that more and more, I hear/watch/read about a parent that fell in love with someone and because they let those feelings take over, the new partner is allowed access to the child(ren), and then something horrific happens to them!! People just need to get to know people way better is all I'm saying.
Sasha, your experience with this heinous crime that ran so deep has been shown in this documentary in such a way that it will resonate with me and I imagine most of who watched it. What a brave boy you were, your dad had his passion for film which really helped you tell us your story, your parents and your beautiful sister were so honest and it was clearly evident in their interviews. Thank you for your strength and love and for turning your strength into helping others. Much love, from a mother of 4 adult children and 7 grandchildren...I hope you are blessed with all you need xx ❤️
Sometimes my mind is so hungry for different perspectives on over done situations. This fed me. I’m so sorry for the pain this caused this poor little boy. I’m also so happy to know that he shaped himself into a productive and healthy adult. Good for you!
So, the mother comes upstairs and sees the door is locked to her sons room, and she does nothing!?? Locked in the room with the uncle huge red flag! If there weren’t doing anything wrong, there’s no reason for the door will be locked huge red flag! 💔💔💔
Sasha Joseph Neulinger, you did pick the right Mother and you were right to wait for a long time for her to be ready. She believed in you, fought for you, gave up so much for you,and loved you more when you needed it the most. I hope that ALL parents who watch this film can learn to listen to their children and love them the way your mother loves you and Beka. Sending healing and all things positive in your direction.
I have never, ever in my life, been so immediately entrenched in a video. This was absolutely incredible in the best and absolute worst ways possible. Amazing job on the presentation. Sasha and Bekah are so strong. I'm so glad they had each other and are brave enough to show that there is a light on the other side of such a horrific experience.
This is absolutely brilliant. I can't tell you how appreciative I am, that the two abused children/adults were willing to put themselves out there like this. Wow. Thank you a thousand times (from another sexually abused child, now adult)
What a sad, disgusting, disturbing, and uplifting documentary. So well done. Sasha and his sister should be very proud of themselves. And all those who worked with them. And I am beyond excited for their Perpetrators to meet their maker!
A main problem with the prosecution of pedophiles is the statute of limitations. Depending upon the state, it can range from 2-10 years. A child can't file charges until they are an adult. By then, the statute of limitations is over. This must change.
Wow … see how could any justice system even allow this?! … it’s just a huge crock pot of bs in my eyes. They are never harsh to the sick individuals who do this to innocent children. They are getting hurt mentally and physically so harshly. But yet only 2-10years ? And they probably living great and comfortably in jail. From my view of the jail system those who get caught selling drugs get the harsh long sentences in the worst inhumane environments prisons… the way I see it the ones who run the justice system and make the final decisions clearly don’t think this type of act done to a child is that terrible/sickening. It’s not a serious big deal to them
As the child of a perverted man who raped children around the world for 10 years in the Navy then married a woman with babies then I came along he found a way to indulge. Mom worked so he was home alone so...yeah. I agree with you and believe there ought to be NO limitations of time for crimes against children. How dare anyone say that pedophiles are washed clean after a few short years when the only way they stop is by their life ending.
I’m so glad I took the time to watch this documentary.. very heartbreaking but in the end Sasha you prevailed and what you are doing now with your life is amazing! God bless you.
... oh my god, the drawings. This is so horrible. I hate how often this happens and how disgusting some human beings can be. Sasha is such a special person and I'm so glad he's actively working to stop this type of abuse from being allowed to continue. I had absolutely no idea what this was when it was recommended to me but I'm glad I watched it.
I am so glad that Sasha’s parents believed what they were seeing. They didn’t chalk his up as being a bad kid…they took him to therapy knowing something was going on. Whatever it may have been. And when they found out they didn’t burry their heads. The fear of saying something and not being believed…that is the most isolating feeling.
This is a helluva story. Sasha is a brave individual not only to survive but to continue on with telling his story and creating change for the victims that surely did come after him. Bravo, Sasha.
This documented story, HANDS DOWN, has impacted me the most of ANY and EVERY story (fiction or non) I have EVER been privy to (in my nearly 45 years). God bless you and all you went through and all you have overcome. Thank you for sharing. You are an unwilling hero.
You never know what people went/go thru, I always keep that in mind. I was a victim of abuse as a child. And being in my thirties, I'll tell you, it still haunts me!!! Be kind to others, you don't know their breaking points.. ❤
Oh, the look of pure love on Sasha’s grandfathers face and eyes made me almost cry when Sasha was explaining how he’d taken his name because "I love you so much ". 😭
Thank you for making this film! As a young girl I too was sexually abused and unfortunately didn’t have the courage you had to speak up until it was too late. I know that that abuse has been the source of many struggle in my life and I am working hard everyday to move past it and this was very helpful. I am a parent to two beautiful children that aren’t aware of my past, but know that I am hyper-vigilant when it comes to their safety and who they are allowed to spend time with when I am not present. The statistics at the end are absolutely heartbreaking.😢Thank you again for your courage and for making this documentary.❤
I can feel this dad…you think it’s just happening to you…you struggle with loving those family members as an adult, especially siblings because you think they were young too and had issues…and you think it’s over when you get older…then you still care for them…it’s a hard situation…and as a child you don’t understand this, even as an adult it’s haunting…resulting in your own problems and self loathing…it took me my whole life to figure it out…and after one of my abusers died, i struggled with my feelings around his death…it’s never ending trauma
@@katy433 thank you, I have worked through quite a bit, it comes and goes…I always say it’s okay to visit old memories to remember how far you have come, but leave them in the past…today I use those memories to help talk with people that are going through or have gone through the same things…especially after addiction…learning that forgiveness is for us, and we don’t need anyone one’s opinion to determine our future or self worth! We are stronger, we are built different, our empathy is unmatchable, and we wear our hearts on our sleeve inside our fortress of boundaries!
I’m f&*king furious at Sasha’s father!!! To know what your brothers are capable of and you still allowed them access to your children??? He could have prevented all this, just pissed off man!
Someone tried to kidnap me when I was 6 right across the street from my house back in the early 70’s. He tried to get me in his car but I ran and screamed all the way home. Neighbors witnessed this and got a license plate. Police were called. The man was identified and he must have plea bargained because I never had to go to court. I do know it’s kind of a family secret that my dad beat the $hit out of him. When the cops came back with his name he happened to be in my dad’s unit in the military so my dad knew this pig.
His Father grew up in a time where the term " Sexual Abuse" , hadn't even been created. He was a one-time victim of his older Brother. He admits he had no real idea why his brother did that to him, or just WHAT had happened to him, himself. Sasha himself said his Father was closest to him, that he showed him a true Father's love & care all his life, and his Father stated had he known what his Brothers were up to they would never have been allowed near their home, or his Family. Times are very different now. Trust me , at 61, I'm telling you, it WAS different back then. And, even in the mid - 70's, when I eventually became a Survivor, there were, and still are people that Victim blame, parent shame, instead of directing their real anger where it belongs.
Heartbreaking watching the personality change in little Sasha’s personality. Acting out bc the sexual abuse had changed him bc of his anger which was totally understandable. So glad that he told and this was addressed so he could heal and the family could heal. Sasha is fortunate that finally this could be spoken about and the family was receptive to all of the secrets being revealed. To this day no one has been receptive to my revelation of abuse. I have though stopped the cycle of abuse in my life. I never allow anyone in my life who has any indicators of abuse or any toxic tendencies. Our entire society is very sick due to this continuing in families and no one reporting this. We are as sick as our Secrets. Please stop this cycle.
When Sasha was doing those explicit dance moves in his underwear and saying, "am I too hot for you," that would have triggered all kinds of alarms in my head!!!
What an amazingly strong and brilliant mind and spirit Sasha has. My heart is full after watching this film. Thank you Sasha for being the brave young man you were when you first admitted what was happening to you and your sweet sister. And thank you for telling your story to the world in this film. I’m sure your film will help many many others. ❤❤❤
Very powerful documentary. Amazing bravery on the part of the family for opening up about the most horrific events a family could ever have to endure. Their experience shows how the cycle of abuse can be broken.
This is why victims don't speak up because they are not believed and victimized all over again in the judicial system and those lawyers should be deeply ashamed of themselves. I admire everybody who fights those abusers in court because the victims get their dignity and power back. And the society is guilty too because they close their eyes "It can't be what shouldn't be". The victim is ashamed and the perpetrator is shameless. Sasha and his sister you are real heroes of speaking up. I admire the family for doing that
Clearly Sasha’s living his life today full of love,good people & a purpose for everything. What a great pair of adults Sasha & his sister became. Hugs from Australia’s Gold Coast in Queensland 🇦🇺
Wow awe inspiring!!! The level of courage, strength and determination displayed can only be described as supernatural!! Sasha's journey to healing & freedom has paved the way for many to take a stand and progress from victims to becoming survivors and victors. We need more Sasha's in the world to put an end to these vile and evil acts. God bless you and your endeavours
THAT, was extremely well done. In fact I am sitting here thinking about how incredible if this gets highly consumed on YT, because it’s such an important message. So important you’re not a dirty person because dirty rotten stinking terrible things can happen to anybody. There’s a difference between being put in a dirty situation while being taken advantage of, it’s the situation not the victim. Much appreciation to everyone involved in the production of this documentary. 🕊🙏🏻🇨🇦♥️🕊
God bless Sasha for this courage and conviction and then to publish it out here. God bless his advocacy and for changing the world for the better. And thank you FilmRise. You all have risen.
It's hard when I hear parents say, Why didn't you say anything? I want to say why didn't you ask? Why didn't you notice the changes in your child? When I hear a parent or someone ask this I feel like they are almost blaming the child. Why didn't I say anything was a question I'd be asked 20 years later. There's not just one answer to it. The biggest reason for me...I didn't want to upset an already dysfunctional (recently divorced) family. My dad would ask after he was diagnosed terminal cancer if it really happened? Both of my parents were aware in some respect but didn't do anything. I will deal with not only the abuse but the effects of not being protected or believed by those I trusted. Talk about traumatic. My heart aches for Sasha and his sister because you never are the same and the effects from it can be life long. 💔
I'm sorry you had to go through that. I have no words. Why didn't you say anything is the most condescending self deflecting bullshit someone could ask. These parents in this documentary are no heros here, make no fckn mistake
@chris Macfly Thank you for being able to empathize with my own personal story. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who notices that remark is both a way of gaslighting the victim and deflection. Thank you for reaching out to me about this. I was afraid people would think I was being too hard on the parents. Oh, and dad, dad had been brainwashed by his brothers his entire life. Brainwashed into not saying anything about the abuse he'd suffered and even telling himself that what happened was "normal." Part of me wants to believe that he'd been completely brainwashed, so he wasn't apprehensive about having his brothers around his children. Another part of me thinks dad at least knew that there were chances that his children would become victims of his brothers too. Sad all the way around.
@@GreydayzBP yes it's gaslighting so not only did you have to go through that and on top of it you have to feel guilty or made to feel some small part that it's your fault. Pisses me off about that dad knowing but what really gets me is that pediatrician that said yes but don't tell basically. You mean to tell me that chicken shit mom didn't say a fckn word?! Not even to her husband?! If she did would he have clicked?!? Like doiye?!? I cannot imagine the betrayal the boy feels, the utter betrayal. I am not condoling violence but I swear to God if you touched my child that way or even thought it you would not be alive to see the inside of a prison cell.
How inspiring for all of us who were abused in this way. To make it thru, is a survivor, to make it past and succeed is a fighter. Sasha is a fighter and is an example for everyone out here. It had to be extremely difficult for him to share the specifics with the world. I am moved, indeed
I relate so much with Sasha, and I pray for his heart, soul, and mind to continue healing. I’m almost 50 and I’ve never went to explore my options to receive help. I’m functioning, but definitely not thriving. My relationship with Jesus Christ is my true strength and I know that I need to seek help here on earth. I can look back over my life and see how destructive I’ve been towards myself. I know that the damage inflicted on me, by “family” needs to be unpacked carefully and removed, so I can hopefully finally heal on a much deeper level. Thank you Sasha and Bekah!💜💙💙💜
Oh my heart, it broke with pain and burst with love all at the same time. Sasha is such a strong soul who finally broke the chain 😭 he saved so many other children from those predators, and I can’t imagine how tormented he and his sister felt during the abuse. I wish all the best to them and pray that any other children who are being harmed, can speak out against their abusers!!! This was an amazing documentary 😭
They were so young and innocent yet still so brave. Sasha was trying desperately by his actions to ask for help. Such smart little kids. I hope they've found ways to heal.
I’m so moved by this film. Sasha appears to be a gentle, kind and loving man despite his childhood circumstances. Wow. So moving. Keep up the great advocacy work.
Sasha, you were an amazing young man who grew up to be an amazing man. Thank you for sharing your life story and your mission for victims. Thank you for this documentary.
You and your sister are brave and inspiring.... Unfortunately my sister and I don't speak at all after the sexual abuse that we went through. Very dysfunctional upbringing where we were not believed. I'm in awe of how supportive your family are to y'all. Your extremely fortunate and blessed. Thank you for telling your story. It gives me hope that maybe one day I can break free from all my trauma it's been lifelong and I admire your perseverance.
This was put together so well. Sasha it breaks my heart that you had to go through all of this. I'm so glad that you fought so hard and came out victorious. I'm so proud of all that has come from this. You sir, have a direct ticket into heaven 💖
But mother was also a little purposefully blind as well, at least earlier on. Your son's penis is injured but you don't report because it might be the husband. Son alone upstairs with uncle with door closed. How many times did this happen?
You cannot know how powerless victims feel, even as adults. He stepped up when he knew and supported his kids. That is the most important thing for the kids. Its the adults denying the abuse that makes it even more abusive to the child.
ABSOLUTELY! I found out that family friends had a brother and son who were molesters who 1 of them tried to molest my grandson during a visit to my house. That was the LAST time I allowed these people in my house OR went to there family functions because I KNEW those molesters were just waiting for the opportunity to get a moment alone with a child…mine or somebody else’s! They knew (molesters family) and STILL brought them to parties, social functions KNOWING they were waiting for that opportunity! 👹👿👹👿
I’m sorry. This is well done, yes. But the whole family seems unclean and grotesque. What a sad, horrific, emotionally searing story that needed to be told.
Thank you for this. I am so glad to know that Sasha and Becca were able to heal. My mother and her brother were SA’d in childhood by their 32nd-degree Scottish Rite Freemason father and it destroyed them both. My uncle became an alcoholic who disliked sex and my mother a covert narcissist sex addict who is incapable of loving anyone or feeling empathy for others. They both kept their secrets all of their lives and, consequently, did much damage to their spouses and children. I had to connect all of the dots, myself, and my head exploded when all of the puzzle pieces finally came together.
Thank you for this. I know it wasn't easy but you clearly understand that what is right isn't always easy. You are helping to change how child sex abuse is being treated. That is powerful. You really are a wonderful person with so much goodness to share. Please consider continuing to make documentaries. Your voice is strong, caring and honest, a rare combination.
WOW !!!! This took me back to a time in my life that I guess I though I buried away somewhere but it's now come back to me full on. I was never believed even though I was told to always be truthful. So that pretty much thought me to not ever tell anyone anything very important. I was always looked at as that troubled child that tells lies and stories to get attention. Well I 65 now and I didn't lie !! I have 3 sons and 3 grandkids now and I think I know what to Lookout for. Let me tell you that my abuse really messed up my life as a whole too. I'm a widow now and since I don't trust anyone ,I have knowone. I think all of maybe 3 people might be at my funeral. It's very sad too. I have missed out on so much life love and happiness. It took it all away from me. It's too late fir me but to anyone reading this, please let others in and share it with someone please. Sasha, I'm so proud of you fir doing this and allowing us into your life. Your mom seems like a wonderful woman too but your dad and myself maybe we come from a time when you just shut up and even shut down too. I didn't do myself any favors by not saying anything and it allowed my molester/ rapist to get away with it and possibly do it to someone else and for that I regret it till I die. I was all alone in a very big world and simply didn't know what to do and I guess I simply shut down. Right now I'm experiencing feelings that I haven't had for over 55yrs. And I'm really not sure what to do or who I should call. My experience only allowed me to have a pretty unhappy and regretful life. Having g my sons though was the extream highlight of my life and they make me smile and laugh and feel good. Thank goodness I have them. I don't think I would have made it all these yrs without there love. Yea,so I guess I'm doing OK. My sons are true miracles and love me for who and what I am. I made beautiful babies and I'm very happy and proud of them.
It's not too late for you Barb. You can still allow people into your life - starting today. There are plenty of places to meet new people or to get back in touch with those you've lost contact with. It ain't over til it's over, girl! 👍
I hear your story. Although I was not SA'd, I was emotionally abused and still am to this day by my whole family. I have gone full no contact and I enjoy my self-made family. However, when you you said that you learned not to say anything and had no feelings about what happened to you I really get it. I don't cry, don't often talk about my abuse, and can't go out of my house any longer because of my extreme anxiety because of the on-going abuse. No one will be at my funeral except for my husband and son. I know my daughter won't be there since she has sided with my abusers. So be it. am glad we both have our self-made families that love us for who we are. That's my only saving grace. At 63 I do know that I will die in peace when my time comes since I have gone full no contact and live in the most beautiful area of my choosing. God bless you Barbara and I thank you and Sasha for speaking out so that I could too.
I am so impressed by Sasha'a strength! Goose bumps all over and tears in my eyes. I am so sorry for the trauma you endured as a child. You could see how special and sweet you were as a child. Telling your story will and has helped so many victims. Thank you so much for sharing your story of good overcoming evil!
I was abused starting at 3 year's old and ended at 11. The police encouraged us not to press charges due to what they would have put me through on the stand. But your Uncle was a very dangerous person. I hope you realize you and your father broke that generational course. Good bless you and thank you for this video.
@@LorenaMartinez-gs4fe statue of limitations wouldn't allow it. then When I turned 18 this was 30 Year's ago. He continued to abuse another girl also for year's after me. I told that child's Mom and she did nothing about it. It was a step father of mine. I have felt bad for not stopping him for Year's.
You have blessed the world and made it a safer place for our children to live in. I am so sorry that you had to go through this as well as the others in your family that were preyed upon for someone else's sexual gratification, power and sickness. I pray you and your family continue to heal.
Thank You Sasha & Rebecca for sharing your heroic journey of survival and hopefully shedding light for others to be aware of what happens behind closed doors ❤
I am 66. I watched this about three times. Beautifully done. His sister and him are strong. To live through such sickening abuse by family members. I am a survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse. An older brother, a female classmate in elementary school. A brother and sister who molested me in our church basement. Don't remember their names or faces. To have no real justice is difficult. No real support from my two sisters or the oldest brother, or my mom. Blessed they believed me. To see the mom and dad be there for him. What I needed. Glad his sister also got support. I still need trauma support since it affects the brain. God bless all those who are survivors of this abuse. 🙏🏽💜
