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10-year-old girl rescued
Her father was sexually abusing her, and her mother didn’t believe her.
Trigger Warning: Suicidal thoughts and sexual abuse
10-year-old Olivia had been acting strangely for months. She seemed angry and withdrawn, and her teacher grew concerned. One day, the fire department had to rescue the young child after she climbed a nearby electrical tower, showing a disturbing lack of concern for her own well-being. Her teacher patiently earned Olivia’s trust until one day, when Olivia revealed that her father had been sexually abusing her. Confused and in pain, Olivia had begun acting out in a silent cry for help. When her mother was told, she dismissed Oliva, telling the teacher that the child liked to make things up. But Olivia’s teacher took the case to the authorities anyway. The ensuing investigation, supported by Destiny Rescue, revealed tragic evidence of little Olivia’s sexual abuse and neglect. Olivia’s father was arrested, and she was taken to a shelter. She has a long road ahead of her, but loving caseworkers and mental health professionals are on her side, helping her overcome.
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