Children have always been told, “Don’t judge a book by its cover” all their years growing up. The lesson behind those important words were even though someone or something isn’t appealing to your eyes doesn’t mean there isn’t good inside; once you open it or learn more about them they could be different than your first impression. I believe that saying whole heartedly, I use it all the time. Now, my view on it is different. Bill Holmes is a perfect example. Many believed he was a man who followed God and the Bible. They believe his years of abuse to drugs and alcohol were gone, but they didn’t know the physical abuse and sexual abuse he brought to our home growing up. People thought the knew him, but that was only his cover. The truth is out; his story is open and known. People only saw his actions he wanted visible; he is a narcissist and manipulator. …show more content…
Over the years I watched him change in ways, but his aggression never went away nor his abuse. I tried to forgive, but he gave me signs he never did and never will. I decided I didn’t want that in my life and removed him from my life. When I was told he sexually abused other children, my heart broke. Immediately guilt poured over me. I never thought he would do this to other children, especially my baby sister. Me and her have never been close until recently, and I didn’t know or want this to be what brought us closer. I never told because I was scared; I still am. I knew what Bill was capable of. Like I stated before, I thought he changed. I still am going through therapy to help cope and learn that I didn’t do this. I am not in the wrong. I shouldn’t feel guilty. I will always feel I could have stopped this. This shouldn’t have happened to those other