Yellow Teddy

Teddy's name: Yellow Teddy

Age when sexually assaulted: 7-8 years

Who assaulted Teddy: Uncle

Town or State where the assault happened: Queensland

Teddy's message to the world:

Note to parents:- If your child throws a tantrum every time you send them away for school holidays, there is probably a very good reason. Keep them close & ask a lot of questions. For the sake of some time out for you, you could be giving them something they will never forget & will haunt them the rest of their lives.

Panda

Teddy's name: Panda

Age when sexually assaulted: 13

Who assaulted Teddy: sister boyfriend, now husband

Town or State where the assault happened: Brisbane

Teddy's message to the world:

I am strong; You will not be a part of my life anymore, or my children's life. My family did not protect me, now I will protect myself and the life of my own family. I have lost a sister but have gained courage.

PB Bear

Teddy's name: PB Bear

Age when sexually assaulted: 10 - 16

Who assaulted Teddy: father, uncle, cousin, brother- in-law

Town or State where the assault happened: Qld

Teddy's message to the world:

PB Bear will rise above you and show that you have not beaten her spirit completely. PB Bear will achieve her dreams and goals, will succeed in being happy and finding herself. You tried hard to destroy her spirit, but she will not let you win.

Pepper

Teddy's name: Pepper

Age when sexually assaulted: 10-15

Who assaulted Teddy: Aunt & Uncle

Town or State where the assault happened: Central Queensland

Teddy's message to the world:

You may of robbed me of my innocence, but those who matter know the truth about you two. I am a stronger person for what you have inflicted upon me and I will never let you hurt another little girl again. If I could ever have one question answered, it would be why?

Teddy Lost

Teddy's name: Teddy Lost

Age when sexually assaulted: 18mths to 16yrs and beyond

Who assaulted Teddy: dad and various relatives, strangers and partners

Town or State where the assault happened: sydney to queensland

Teddy's message to the world:

Although the memories are burried to deep to retrieve at this late age in life, there is undoubted proof to the abuse starting in my informative yrs as a child, other victims have risen their heads to confirm, and the borderline personality disorder along with the dissasociativness into fetal position are here with me everyday of this long long life of almost 50yrs, relationships are hard even now, i am a hermit with a smiling mask to be worn in public, i have studied every book i can find, but i cant replace a childhood that doesnt exist for me! I chose not to have children from the fear of it all, and only now do i relize how alone i really am! But i am here to stay, so finding my true purpose in this life is on my agenda, helping others and at the same time helping myself heal, thanku teddy lost, i will love my inner teddy always because i do have value in this world, and most of all i am strong! PS-- perpitrators should get life sentences, just as we have life sentences trying to repair our pain! Kisses and hugs to all us Teddys, stay strong!

Getting Stronger

Teddy's name: Getting Stronger

Age when sexually assaulted: 6 to 13

Who assaulted Teddy: Father, uncle, brother, god father

Town or State where the assault happened: wurtulla queensland

Teddy's message to the world:

I'm getting stronger with what happen to me in the past
and will survive and get through it all
I am strong
I have courage
I have broken the silence

Lisa

Teddy's name: Lisa

Age when sexually assaulted: 7 - 10

Who assaulted Teddy: Wesley - neighbour

Town or State where the assault happened: Cairns

Teddy's message to the world:

You killed that little girl who used to be me. It took me years to stop her screaming in my head and sometimes she still screams. I still can't be in the pitch-black dark, I still can't have anything under the bed in case anything (any monsters like YOU) are hiding there amongst the shadows. I'm sorry, little girl who used to be me. I'm sorry i wasn't strong enough then. I love you so much, little girl who used to be me, just know that I know now it wasn't your (our) fault.

Aztar

Teddy's name: Aztar

Age when sexually assaulted: between the ages of 0-8

Who assaulted Teddy: a hand full of different people

Town or State where the assault happened: qld

Teddy's message to the world:

I've learned its better to feel and face what happened and how it affects me, then to hide it and run away from the feelings... it's scary to face the reality, but it was by far scarier, to put my self in risky situations when I used to abuse dugs and alcohol as an escape... Please know that no one deserves this kind of treatment and that it does NOT define who we are as a person.... we can truly be whoever and or what ever we want to be in life! Peace Aztar

Pia

Teddy's name: Pia

Age when sexually assaulted: 14

Who assaulted Teddy: Ben

Town or State where the assault happened: Brisbane, Queensland

Teddy's message to the world:
... my light went out, but now it's burning again ... I won't ever be broken like that again ... my heart is mine with all it's scars ... and through this evolution of scar tissue I have come back strong ... don't ever treat me that way again ...

Embe

Teddy's name: Embe

Age when sexually assaulted: 7 through to 15

Who assaulted Teddy: Many different perps but mostly a politician

Town or State where the assault happened: PNG and Queensland

Teddy's message to the world:

Teddy may be a symbol of innocence but our Teddies had our innocence robbed by adults - adults who lie, manipulate and use children.

Embe Teddy says, "Silence can say lots. Hear our silence perpetrators and quake in your pathetic adult pants because the day of bringing you all down is coming. Imagine if we all named you between ourselves and finally you, your businesses and your status will be identified by our silence. One in three makes for a hefty impact upon family, business, corporate and government perpetrators of child abuse."

Little S

Teddy's name: Little S

Age when sexually assaulted: 14

Who assaulted Teddy: Stepfather

Town or State where the assault happened: Queensland

Teddy's message to the world:
Forgiveness is important for you. It does not mean what the abuser did was ok.

Big Em

Teddy's name: Big Em

Age when sexually assaulted: 11

Who assaulted Teddy: Boarding school teacher

Town or State where the assault happened: QLD

Teddy's message to the world:
It's OK to be yourself. It's OK to be kind to yourself. It's OK to love yourself.
YOU are OK.

Blue Ted

Teddy's name: Blue Ted

Age when sexually assaulted: 7

Who assaulted Teddy: Uncle

Town or State where the assault happened: Qld

Teddy's message to the world:
Listen to your child no matter how young. Investigate sudden changes in behaviour towards others. Everyone is a potential offender!