My abusive father took accountability for the harm he had caused me

The Something to Say Podcast · Sep 18, 2024 · 15m

Content warning: This video contains themes of sexual abuse. If you think it may be triggering for you please take care when listening. The thoughts and opinions expressed by our contributors are not necessarily those held by Something to Say.

Leila has a very unique story to share. She was sexually abused by her father throughout her adolescence.

After a challenging early life, she found herself at the age of 24, about to be married, and thinking of her future family.

She knew her father could never be a part of their lives without serious acknowledgement of what had gone before and change…