European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 19, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse Stone Wall follows silence on incest today s crossword dear Ann Landers in a writing about the new Jersey Reader who understand Why some women done to defend their children when there is incest going on As an adult survivor of incest i was greatly relieved by your description of these mothers As self absorbed and cowardly. For 30 years i kept silent be Ause i did no to want to Hurt my Cann Landers Mother. After divorcing an abusive husband received some counselling that convinced me a that i no longer had to put up with the advances of my Stepfather and that i could protect myself and other children. When i disclosed the abuse my Mother not Only called me a liar but she did her Best to turn the entire family against me. Mothers Are not the Only members of incestuous families who behave this Way. My Stepsister and half brother joined my Mother in denouncing me. My Stepsister who also was abused by her father and knew that lie had molested me gave me no support whatsoever. Your new Jersey Reader indulges in the blame game when he looks to mothers to end the abuse. He gave no consideration to the imbalance of Power in our society and How Little control Many women feel they have in a marriage. 1 do not blame my Mother. I blame my abuser. My Mother is in denial but so was i for Many years. 1 thought what t went through Wasny to so bad. Now i know it was terrible. Perhaps if letters like this one had been printed when i was a teen Ager we would have been a lot smarter 25 years ago. My Mother always encouraged me to read Ann Landers. 1 Hope she reads this. . In Toronto dear Toronto you be written a thoughtful and provocative letter and i thank you. If you arc wondering Why you never read anything in my column 25 years ago about fathers who sexually abused their children its because nobody wrote to me about it. Although child abuse has been going on for centuries Only in recent years has it been discussed openly. Hooray for Progress. Its about time this destructive practice was brought to Light. In a glad to have been part of the process. Letters to Ann Landers should be addressed to her at . Box 11562, Chicago. 111.60611-0562. C creators Syndicate All that kissing embarrasses me dear Abby dear Abby i am a fifth Grade elementary school teacher in Axtell Texas. I have read your column for years and believe that you want what is Best for children and families. Allowing vulgarity profanity and sexually explicit material in the movies and on to to go unchallenged Only weakens our country s moral fiber and family unit. Your recent Survey showed that �?o67,783 readers Felt Many movies and to shows today insult our values intelligence and morals. Only 213 readers i asked my students All 10-year-Olds to write a few sentences expressing How they feel about what they see and hear on to Ana in the movies. I submit their comments. Mrs. Jeanie Owens Axtell elementary school i do not like the scenes that the to stations put on the to screens. All that kissing embarrasses me. Colt West what i see on to embarrasses me when my cousins Are watching to with me. Thank you for wanting my opinion. Kristin Harris i done to like dirty words on television. One Day another girl asked me a what docs that mean a it made me feel stupid. Natasha Wilson i done to think its right when some parents done to know what their children Are watching on to. Young children do not need to watch that filth. Jeremy Bennett i am tired of dirty language on to. I am also tired of the Nasty videos. Catherine Hernandez i wish there was at least one show that people of All Ages and races could enjoy together. Lacy Witt i think there is too much violence and cussing but most of All it is embarrassing to kids when people kiss on to. F Laura Lupu i disagree with the kissing and All the other Mushy stuff on to. Adam Law i done to like some of the fighting and killing on to. It is just not Nice. This is my opinion. Alina Tanasa i really hate the bad talking and kissing on television. Thank you. Natalee Dollins dear mrs. Owens and students your thoughtful letters Are much appreciated. If enough of us demand better to and movies from the networks and film studios Well get results letters Tor this column should to addressed to dear Abby at . Box 447. Mount Morris 111.61054 c univ Oral Pross Syndicate across 1 pugilistic ploy 4 crows nest cry 6 Burn some 12 past 13 bewildered 14 american Beauty. 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