One Man’s Emotional Journey from Abuse to Justice and Back To Injustice
The True Story Of A Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivor From NSW Australia.
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Background
In 1977, Kevin* (name changed), then a 10-year-old boy, sought refuge from bullying and emotional neglect at home by confiding in his year 5 teacher. She was considered by her students to be the “cool” teacher, and was also a family friend.
What began as a seemingly benevolent relationship soon took a dark turn, as Gaye Grant (the teacher) exploited her position of trust to initiate a pattern of sexual abuse that lasted over a year.
The abuse escalated from inappropriate touching to sexual intercourse, often occurring in Grant’s home and even during school trips.
At the time, as a pre-pubescent boy, Kevin struggled to realize that what was happening was neither normal nor acceptable. It was only after going to high school that he was able to get a better idea of what had been happening and decided to distance himself from her.
