Follow Owen in this gripping and horrifying true story of child rape and molestation at the hands of nine adults and juveniles, including one of Owen's teachers, a church family counselor, a YMCA employee and even his own mother.
By the time he was placed in foster care at the age of thirteen, Owen had already learned not to trust anyone, even those close to him. Having spent his whole childhood being molested and used by other people whose job it was to care for him, Owen was later abused by the very system designed to protect and save him from this horrific life, in that he was repeatedly molested by the man who would become his foster father.
According to Owen's social worker with the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), as well as his Washington State appointed attorney, Owen suffered one of the worst cases of multiple child molestation in Washington State history.
As you make your way through each of Owen's agonizing struggles, you will undoubtedly suffer some of what this young boy suffered. You will want to comfort him in his loneliness, shame and sorrow, and avenge the perpetrators of these heinous crimes against him. Owen's compelling story will awaken you to horrors you may never have dreamed of, but, in the process, you will discover the strength to endure these terrible truths. And in doing so, you will realize that you can help young children like Owen who are suffering today. |
