Jacob Roloff is coming forward with his story of sexual abuse.
In anInstagram postshared Wednesday, Jacob, who left the show in 2019, said that he is talking about the experience now so that he can continue to heal.
“I do not expect to provide details of this encounter at any point publicly. I do hope he is never allowed around children again,” he continued, adding that he first began thinking about going public when Cardamone texted him in November 2015, years after the alleged abuse.
Roloff family.Matt Roloff/ Instagram
“I choose to disclose it now as it remains a traumatic memory that needs to be exorcised of any further power over my development,” Jacob said.
“By revealing this, I may be more fully understood and my perspective on issues such as child sexual abuse, child exploitation, and the collateral costs of reality television may be received more clearly. Although, I would have to add that this experience has not solely defined my point of view on any of these issues, nor has it defined my worldview in general.
“This may also serve as a reminder that the experience of sexual assault, in all of its iterations, can happen to anyone at anytime and is a far more prevalent reality than our current social stigma allows us to talk about,” Jacob continued, writing that he did not speak out sooner because “a child must process, and I needed silence and time.”
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Jacob — who appeared alongside his parents,AmyandMatt Roloff, and siblings,Jeremy,Zachand Molly inLittle People, BigWorld, which has been on the air since 2006 — continued in his post Wednesday to question the inevitable “voyeurism” of reality television.
“The profits were indeed sweet,” Jacob said. “The actual experience was more complicated.”
“I am certain that this is a positive moment for me, and another step toward a brighter future,” he said. “In solidarity with silent survivors, Jacob Roloff.”
Amy commented on her son’s post, writing, “I love you forever and always Jacob.”
“Im proud of you,” she continued. “Now you don’t have to feel alone and carry this around anymore.”
Jacob and wifeIsabel Sofia Rockwere married in a rustic, farmhouse ceremony in September 2019.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go torainn.org.
source: people.com
