Stuck in the same town, not far from the hippie community

trevor smolen Start Date: Feb 23, 2024 - End Date: Feb 22, 2025
  • Kentucky, United States of America

My Travel Story

by: trevor smolen Start Date: Feb 23, 2024 - End Date: Feb 22, 2025
Growing up in a New England hippie community orchestrated by a manipulative old man, my childhood was marred by disturbing experiences. At just eight years old, I found myself entangled in situations far beyond my comprehension, forced to please older individuals in ways no child should. Despite the tumultuous upbringing, I eventually found solace in providing care for developmentally disabled young men.
 
As adulthood unfolded, I navigated through various challenges, including a tumultuous relationship that led to me becoming a home care provider. Amidst the chaos, I found stability in my role until circumstances forced me to take in a foster child, despite lacking adequate living arrangements. Struggling to make ends meet, I sacrificed my own comfort to ensure the well-being of those under my care.
 
The complexities of family dynamics added another layer of turmoil to my life. Faced with the deterioration of my parents' relationship and my father's declining health, I was forced to confront painful realities. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic further isolated me, preventing me from being with my ailing father when he needed me most.
 
Meanwhile, financial disputes with my mother reached a breaking point, leaving me feeling betrayed and abandoned. Despite my efforts to start a business and pursue personal relationships, I encountered setbacks at every turn. Even my attempts to honor my father's last wishes were met with obstacles, symbolizing the constant challenges I faced in reclaiming control over my life.
 
Now, residing in a barely habitable house, I find myself grappling with the weight of my circumstances. In a desperate bid to fulfill my father's final wish, I seek assistance in acquiring a travel trailer, hoping to embark on a journey to Kentucky to lay his ashes to rest.
 
Your story is one of resilience in the face of adversity, and while the road ahead may seem daunting, know that you are not alone in your struggles.
 
 
Stuck in the same town, not far from the hippie community where the atrocities of my past unfolded, I find myself forced to interact with individuals who were complicit in the horrific acts I endured. Despite my best efforts to seek justice, I've been met with frustration at every turn. Contacting lawyers, I was disheartened to be told that there's seemingly nothing to be done, even though there's no statute of limitations on the trauma I've endured.
 
My anger and frustration are not solely directed at those directly responsible for my suffering. I also blame the federal government for turning a blind eye to the exploitation and abuse rampant within such communities. How could hundreds of welfare checks being funneled into a single P.O. box not raise a red flag? It's a failure of oversight and accountability that has allowed such injustices to persist unchecked.
 
Every day, I'm reminded of the trauma that haunts me, forced to navigate a world where perpetrators walk freely while victims are left to bear the scars of their actions. But despite the overwhelming challenges, I refuse to succumb to despair. I will continue to fight for justice, to reclaim my agency, and to forge a path towards healing and redemption.
 
  • Kentucky, United States of America

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  • Please Help Homeless With My Dog And Dead Dad I Need A Campe

    I just need a little help.I'm not one to be begging but I'm in that spot where I needed.I'm was a foster parent and firefighter for years now.I'm homeless I don't like it