I was put in front of Mark Sewell 3 times during the elders investigations. In addition to that, I met with elders a further twice on my own. I was 16 years old. One Elder even asked me if I had encouraged him in any way. Remembering I was around 12 years old when the abuse started you can see how ridiculous the question was. Their questioning of the rape victim is another example of why these untrained men should not be allowed anywhere near victims of rape or sexual assaults.

I prayed to Jehovah for a year before bringing this case to the attention of police and I continued to pray throughout it even though I am disfellowshipped. I felt his holy spirit more during this whole time than I ever did at meetings with elders.