Mit 2 Jahren (erste mal) auf dem Töpfchen vergewaltigt - Täter kam aus Pädofamilie (insg. 18 Opfer)

Summary

In an interview with host Matthias, Anni, an Austrian survivor of childhood sexual abuse, describes abuse that she says began when she was two. She has little or no memory of the period from ages two to four, but recalls repeated abuse from about age four until twelve. She says it stopped when the perpetrator feared she might become pregnant.

Anni also describes physical violence by her father. When she tried to tell her mother, she says she was beaten rather than protected. Anni believes shame and concern about the family’s reputation contributed to her family’s response.

She says she later learned that 18 women had been abused by perpetrators connected to the same family. She discusses the silence around the abuse and criticizes a justice process that, in her view, places too much of the burden of proof on victims. The interview also touches on the difficulty of speaking publicly about abuse and the need for greater awareness and prevention, including education in schools and age-appropriate conversations with children.

Anni describes a severe period of psychological distress, including suicidal thoughts, and says she received therapy and psychiatric care. She credits a turning point in her adult life, support from people close to her, and taking responsibility for her own recovery with helping her move forward. Writing and drawing became important outlets. She wrote a book about her childhood and says she now works as a coach, including with abuse survivors.

Her advice is to begin by acknowledging and speaking honestly with oneself, then reach out to others. She encourages people not to suppress grief, anger, or pain, but to allow themselves to feel and express those emotions. She also hopes survivors will speak about their experiences and that society will take abuse seriously.

The interview emphasizes that survivors can build meaningful lives after trauma, while recognizing that recovery does not mean simply erasing what happened.

Presenters and Contributors

• Matthias: Host and interviewer
• Anni: Guest