Hana Williams Abuse and Murder Trial Ongoing

“Hana Williams had been adopted from Ethiopia in 2008 by a conservative Christian homeschooling couple who followed the child training methods of Michael and Debi Pearl. Her trial is currently taking place, including testimony from some of the children’s seven biological children and Hanna’s adopted Ethiopian brother.”

Growing Kids the Abusive Way: Auriel’s Story, Part Two — Isolation and Ideology

“Through HSLDA and my parents, I learned that foster homes are terrible places that abuse children by burning their hands on stoves, and more. Well, it worked. I didn’t call hotlines, tell the speech moms who cared about me, or beg my few friends for help. When CPS showed up at our doorstep, my siblings and I lied for fear of being separated from each other forever.”

What Happened When I Called the Cops on Dad

“I went into my parents bedroom and picked up the phone. I pushed the 911 buttons quickly so I wouldn’t lose my nerve. I could barely hear the sound of the operator’s voice over my own heartbeat. I told her ‘my Dad’s hitting my brother and won’t stop.’ She calmly asked for the address and said ‘ok, we’re sending someone out there right away.'”

What I Should Have Said 13 Years Ago: Sharon Autenrieth’s Thoughts

“I listened, trying to hide my shock and disgust. I was new to homeschooling, but I’d been parenting for almost a decade and there was no way I would be taking this father’s advice. I pitied his children; wondered about his quiet wife who nodded and smiled… But here’s what I didn’t do: I didn’t speak.”