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Dehumanisation: A True Story of Organised Child Abuse
Unwanted and homeless from day Social services found Jennie a new home. Tragically she was enslaved into a brutal regime of horrific abuse, extreme neglect, loss and degrading humiliation with foster parents.
It continued behind closed doors in a seemingly well-respected household for twenty-three years. The foster family trafficked her to other sickening perpetrators of organised abuse rings. The death of both foster parents did not stop the hideous abuse, which continued for decades as they hunted down Jennie and her son despite moving thirty-six times.
Jennie developed DID Dissociative Identity Disorder to survive after suffering such severe trauma.
All Jennie knew was shocking betrayal – including what she discovered from her social service records years later.
How she and her son survived is unfathomable, but Jennie's remarkable resilience shines through as she refuses to give up.
“The Stabards were excused from the previous allegation of abusing children in their care.”
“Noted that Faith and Jennie are possibly being sexually abused by the Stabards. If we were to investigate this, our problem would be, who would care for these misfits in society.”
“It is in the best interest to stay where they are as it is regarded they will not have any long-term problems as to the result of the abuse.”
“These Children are lucky to be placed in a home setting with experienced foster carers.”
Social care notes 1965 - 1974
It continued behind closed doors in a seemingly well-respected household for twenty-three years. The foster family trafficked her to other sickening perpetrators of organised abuse rings. The death of both foster parents did not stop the hideous abuse, which continued for decades as they hunted down Jennie and her son despite moving thirty-six times.
Jennie developed DID Dissociative Identity Disorder to survive after suffering such severe trauma.
All Jennie knew was shocking betrayal – including what she discovered from her social service records years later.
How she and her son survived is unfathomable, but Jennie's remarkable resilience shines through as she refuses to give up.
“The Stabards were excused from the previous allegation of abusing children in their care.”
“Noted that Faith and Jennie are possibly being sexually abused by the Stabards. If we were to investigate this, our problem would be, who would care for these misfits in society.”
“It is in the best interest to stay where they are as it is regarded they will not have any long-term problems as to the result of the abuse.”
“These Children are lucky to be placed in a home setting with experienced foster carers.”
Social care notes 1965 - 1974
358 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 18, 2023
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June 8, 2024
The most difficult book I have ever read. This broke my heart.
February 13, 2026
Impact!
WOW! I have not been subjected to this type of abuse but it did make me open my eyes to how others are and perhaps they have a struggle I need to be more compassionate to. Thank you for sharing this heartbreaking story. It is horrific what truly goes on. Thank you for utilizing your torrid history to help others. I am sure you and Sam have made a positive impact in many lives. One life at a time. You are 2 incredible people I wish I would have had the pleasure of our paths crossing. I truly was enthralled and educated with this book.
Love, hope and dreams come true!
Monica
WOW! I have not been subjected to this type of abuse but it did make me open my eyes to how others are and perhaps they have a struggle I need to be more compassionate to. Thank you for sharing this heartbreaking story. It is horrific what truly goes on. Thank you for utilizing your torrid history to help others. I am sure you and Sam have made a positive impact in many lives. One life at a time. You are 2 incredible people I wish I would have had the pleasure of our paths crossing. I truly was enthralled and educated with this book.
Love, hope and dreams come true!
Monica
April 14, 2026
The story was a hard one. The very people charged with caring for and protecting the most vulnerable failed again and again. From the social workers to the foster family to the mental mental health and even first responders the main character was failed throughout her life. As a result, her children also suffered. Hopefully all the victims got help, but it was hard to know that some of them may have paid with their life.
The biggest downside was the narration. Not only was it AI narration, which I try to avoid, but it was also a male voice reading a story that was written from the perspective of the female main character. This took away from the story significantly for me.
The biggest downside was the narration. Not only was it AI narration, which I try to avoid, but it was also a male voice reading a story that was written from the perspective of the female main character. This took away from the story significantly for me.
August 28, 2023
This book is much needed. It’s sheds a light on things a lot of people don’t want to hear about or don’t think could possibly happen in this day and age.
The impact of trauma in the moment but also the ongoing impact. Children don’t always say what’s going on at home or in groups because they are too scared
Jennie is one courageous woman not from choice but as a necessity for her and her children’s survival.
This book does not shy away from the issue
The impact of trauma in the moment but also the ongoing impact. Children don’t always say what’s going on at home or in groups because they are too scared
Jennie is one courageous woman not from choice but as a necessity for her and her children’s survival.
This book does not shy away from the issue
April 8, 2024
Heart breaking
It is devastating to be made aware of the cruelty some children have to suffer. This book made me cry several times, no just the abuse but the lack of support from everyone's in authority who should have be there for all children
A real page turner, have your tissues ready
It is devastating to be made aware of the cruelty some children have to suffer. This book made me cry several times, no just the abuse but the lack of support from everyone's in authority who should have be there for all children
A real page turner, have your tissues ready
May 28, 2025
The most heartbreaking book I’ve read in a while.
July 8, 2026
Avoid this on audible as it is read by virtual voice and it sounds like a grown man even though the story is told from the perspective of a young girl. Incredibly hard breaking story.
April 27, 2026
A gut-wrenching account of a childhood stolen. Jennie’s story of foster care abuse, institutional betrayal, and her fight to survive is told with unflinching honesty. Deeply upsetting but important — her resilience is quietly extraordinary.
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