She Was Let Down By The Father Figures In Her Life

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In today's powerful episode of Unfiltered Stories, we have the privilege of hearing from Monique Crusoe-Cheeks as she courageously shares her life journey with us. Monique's story begins in a troubled home environment, where she witnessed her mother enduring hardships inflicted by her father. Yearning for a positive paternal presence in her life, Monique's hopes were briefly raised when a stepfather entered their family dynamic.
However, the initial promise of happiness was shattered when Monique found herself subjected to deeply distressing experiences at the hands of her stepfather. Betrayed by the very father figures she had looked to for love and protection, Monique was forced to navigate an incredibly challenging path, carrying the weight of her pain and disappointment. Despite the immense adversity she has faced, Monique's strength and resilience shine through as she bravely confronts her past and shares her unfiltered story with the world. Her journey serves as a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the power of speaking one's truth in the face of unimaginable hardship. Join us as we listen to Monique's transformative story and bear witness to the courage and determination of survivors who refuse to be silenced. #UnfilteredStories #survivorstories
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  • @UnfilteredStoriesYT
    @UnfilteredStoriesYT11 ай бұрын

    Do you have an inspiring story to share? Contact us at unfilteredstories@jellysmack.com

  • @LateshaRenee
    @LateshaRenee8 ай бұрын

    I think your memory of grandma lifting up dad is probably accurate 😂 moms get SUPER strength when their child is in danger!

  • @homebody6353
    @homebody635311 ай бұрын

    Your grandmother is the MVP!! ❤❤ I love that you had her in your life. My grandma use to lay down the law too. Sending you support 🥲 Thank you for sharing!

  • @BGT_LLC

    @BGT_LLC

    10 ай бұрын

    We need more women like that. Because, so many women side with these men

  • @yolandajones1794

    @yolandajones1794

    7 ай бұрын

    Amen. We all need a grandmother like that. So glad to see her heal from all that abuse 🙏🏿

  • @MsNique

    @MsNique

    7 ай бұрын

    @@yolandajones1794thank you and I agree. My grandmother was my Shero ❤

  • @delilaha
    @delilaha11 ай бұрын

    Two little girls🚩 Moves in quickly🚩 Pregnant (distracted)🚩 ISOLATED BEDROOM🚨 🥺😡

  • @celineypie

    @celineypie

    10 ай бұрын

    so true. the isolated bedroom was a huuuuge red flag. I’m so disappointed in her Mom for not believing her or protecting her.

  • @PettyIsMyMiddleName
    @PettyIsMyMiddleName11 ай бұрын

    A single woman is a woman without a community of other women. Men are not your friends the vast majority (notice I said vast and not all as I’m SURE someone will say 🙄 Ladies never allow a man to isolate and seclude you. They know someone will call them out at some point. It’s a manipulation tactic. This lady is a beautiful soul ! ❤

  • @joannajourneys

    @joannajourneys

    11 ай бұрын

    After watching a truck load of these unfiltered stories, I've come to realise that some men ''not all men'' are barely even fathers who can't even NOT sleep with their own off spring... They can't even NOT SLEEP WITH THEIR OWN OFFSPRING.... I then stop to think that most of these tales come from America... Interesting to note...

  • @kiddomadeit8634

    @kiddomadeit8634

    9 ай бұрын

    I agree with u. At the same time not all friends are good. Some unhappy women find joy in breaking up relationships. Some men get labeled controlling just for not approving of that single friend that wants your wife to move the same pace as her. Im just saying.

  • @MSSHARIII

    @MSSHARIII

    3 ай бұрын

    💯💯💯

  • @angelaholmes8888
    @angelaholmes888811 ай бұрын

    Monique I'm so sorry that you witness violence in your childhood and for what that monster did to you you deserve nothing but happiness in your life

  • @Eronda100
    @Eronda10011 ай бұрын

    I’m so glad your grandmother saved you. I hate that you weren’t able to live with her and grow up in her home. Thank you for being an inspiration to others.

  • @rebeccareplies
    @rebeccareplies4 ай бұрын

    I'm glad that you told your grandmother, your powerful grandmother saved your life.

  • @santanapage5044
    @santanapage504411 ай бұрын

    She gives me good vibes, and this motivates me to be a better mom no matter how hard it gets, ive had a similar childhood which is why im single since my divorce 3 years ago, im 43 years old and i have serious trust issues, so much so its preventing me from making friends or dating

  • @PositiveGlows

    @PositiveGlows

    11 ай бұрын

    Sorry to hear, I pray God continues to send you strength & trust daily 💫

  • @santanapage5044

    @santanapage5044

    11 ай бұрын

    @@PositiveGlows thank u

  • @lutesingh623

    @lutesingh623

    11 ай бұрын

  • @kelleennordquist5697
    @kelleennordquist569711 ай бұрын

    Love you, Ms Monique...you are truly a light in this dark dark world.

  • @MsNique

    @MsNique

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you❤

  • @13donstalos
    @13donstalos11 ай бұрын

    It just blows my mind how disgusting, perverted, ignorant, and evil one family can be. Dear Lord have mercy.

  • @SophiaWafa-kv8kr
    @SophiaWafa-kv8kr6 ай бұрын

    ANYONE READING THIS: FORGIVENESS IS NOT EVERYTHING AND YOU DO NOT NEED TO FORGIVE YOUR ABUSER/PERPETRATOR! You need to heal your inner child. F** those people. Forget about them and if you want to eventually forgive them then wait until you work on YOU before you forgive anyone who hurt you. God bless this woman for her boldness braveness to share her dark story! We are proud of you!

  • @khadijaabdunnur6727

    @khadijaabdunnur6727

    2 ай бұрын

    if i may, i would have to respectfully disagree. if you're a Christian or any other religious background, God calls us to forgive the people who've wronged us. it's not for the other person, it's for you. because it'll cause you to keep holding grudges, repressed bitterness and anger and God doesn't want that for you. "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." -Matthew 6:14-15

  • @SophiaWafa-kv8kr

    @SophiaWafa-kv8kr

    2 ай бұрын

    @@khadijaabdunnur6727 you don’t have to do anything your heart doesn’t want to. Listen to your heart. If you lived by everything in the Bible you’d be living a very different life than you are, now. Let’s keep it real.

  • @khadijaabdunnur6727

    @khadijaabdunnur6727

    2 ай бұрын

    @@SophiaWafa-kv8kr Jeremiah 17:9 “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick. Who can understand it?” ESV

  • @conservativepeanutbutterpuff

    @conservativepeanutbutterpuff

    Ай бұрын

    Forgiveness is for you, not them.

  • @desic3274
    @desic327411 ай бұрын

    She seems like such a pleasant soul. I'm happy she found love and trust. I wish for her many blessings.

  • @lucidlover9840
    @lucidlover984011 ай бұрын

    I literally felt your pure soul through the screen, your strength is truly an inspiration 🥺

  • @hopesanchez3501
    @hopesanchez350111 ай бұрын

    You are a survivor and, a beautiful soul, inside and out. Stay strong for your inner child. ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ucanthandlethetruth6600
    @ucanthandlethetruth660011 ай бұрын

    Forgiveness comes from God! 💯 Give God the glory for the things He has done! 🔥🔥🔥 #ToGodBeTheGlory

  • @angelaholmes8888
    @angelaholmes888811 ай бұрын

    Monique is truly a good person to find a way to forgive her parents and let them back in her life

  • @kaylanewton4741
    @kaylanewton474111 ай бұрын

    You are beautiful inside and out. Thanking you for sharing

  • @mmcdonald1000
    @mmcdonald100011 ай бұрын

    Monique, your grandma is your biggest cheerleader. She's the one that believed in you when your mom, mother's boyfriend and father let u down. You're beautiful stay strong.👍

  • @ThisIsJ.Nicole
    @ThisIsJ.Nicole6 ай бұрын

    I just love this woman's spirit.

  • @PositiveGlows
    @PositiveGlows11 ай бұрын

    I love what you said “with boundaries”.. That is so important 💫

  • @TheeHuntress

    @TheeHuntress

    7 ай бұрын

    ❤💯💯❤️

  • @ShannonsBibleStudy
    @ShannonsBibleStudy11 ай бұрын

    I'm proud of you for speaking up. I'm proud of your grand mother for standing up for you.

  • @TheeMan101
    @TheeMan10111 ай бұрын

    she’s a phenomenal story teller. such a sad story.

  • @sexycmllong1044
    @sexycmllong104411 ай бұрын

    Your grandma was yall angel she protected yall and im happy you was able to forgive and never forget ❤

  • @jfdani13
    @jfdani138 ай бұрын

    Your grandmother was AMAZING!!!!!!!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷

  • @kearra3753
    @kearra375311 ай бұрын

    I felt your pain and teared up when u started crying at the end. I was never physically hurt as a child like you but mentally yes. I'm the only girl with 3 brothers so I had to step up for mom. Dad and mom divorced when I was young. He moved on to a new women and treated her kids better than his own. Now I noticed it's the same with the grandkids when this was his chance to get it right. I feel like I resent my dad even more now. I'm trying to learn to forgive and I probably need to tell him how I feel!

  • @mcktsh4245

    @mcktsh4245

    11 ай бұрын

    As a 72-year-old woman who suffered neglect from her parents in my childhood, I finally realized that I was given the most self-indulgent ignorant parents a child could receive. I had lot of anger as a young adult when I started to figure out that most parents were amazing, loving and caring. The best I can say about my parents is that they didn't SA'd me or kill me but then again, they were never home long enough to even notice me or my siblings. When the grandkids came, they so of tried to be present but that didn't last either. I finally gave myself peace by just letting it go and considering the source. I am grateful they didn't physically hurt me in any way. I loved them both and helped them in their old age till they passed; but it wasn't for them really, it was all for me. Forgiveness is just another word for "be strong, forget about it and move on. That's all. Just move on and consider the source. Then look at yourself and all you have accomplish and feel very good about yourself. You did it without their help and you will do it for your kids by showing them how real parents behave toward their kids. Love, hugs and happiness!

  • @kiarawithers89
    @kiarawithers8911 ай бұрын

    I STILL WATING TO SEE THIS

  • @shanicesingletary6656
    @shanicesingletary665611 ай бұрын

    My heart wants to just love and protect that younger you, your mother failed you in so many ways. I’m so sorry that happened to you.

  • @locs_bjuicy6397
    @locs_bjuicy639711 ай бұрын

    Forgiveness is golden!! LORD help me to forgive me more.🙏🏽🙏🏽thx Queen for sharing your story. We are surviving Warriors!! 💪

  • @mcktsh4245
    @mcktsh424511 ай бұрын

    Horrible childhood due to ignorance and lack of child rearing experience by your parents but thank you Jesus that you survived. You're a wonderful daughter who was able to forgive her neglectful parents and chose a life of love and good example for your own children. God bless you now and always. Live your best life sweetie and stay strong.

  • @atyiab1
    @atyiab111 ай бұрын

    That is so true, after years of my own SA I hated my attackers, but to say forgive and actually do it ate two different things, once you put the action and truly forgive it such a weight lifted 😊 once I did this the floodgates of blessings poured in😊

  • @untitledtruths
    @untitledtruths3 ай бұрын

    I forgive my abductors who kiddnapped me when I was 15. I also wrote a book about my experience. I only was able to forgive and move forward because I totally surrendered to Jesus Christ! I might share my testimony on here on day! You are a beautiful soul Monique! Thanks for sharing!

  • @Cociobladereviews
    @Cociobladereviews7 ай бұрын

    This is one of the darkest stories I’ve heard and at the same time out of all the stories of trauma, one of the most beautiful ones. I appreciate you writing this book and sharing your story to help educate all of us weather we suffered trauma or know people who have. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

  • @shadyshores-y5n
    @shadyshores-y5n7 ай бұрын

    You are amazing Monique. You should be very proud of yourself. God bless you.

  • @Naturalgirl4life
    @Naturalgirl4life11 ай бұрын

    I knew when she said her bed was moved to pantry he was creating easy access to get her.Her mother is stuipd for allowing this man to rearrange her daughters sleeping area.

  • @powderandpaint14

    @powderandpaint14

    9 ай бұрын

    It should have been so obvious to the mother! Maybe she was in denial. She had got pregnant pretty quickly after meeting this man (which is a tactic abusers use to trap women) and she may have felt trapped. But still, not to stand up for her daughters is terrible.

  • @angelapla1
    @angelapla111 ай бұрын

    100% with boundaries! So proud of all the work you have done to heal and break the cycle!!

  • @user-nw4hz3jy6i
    @user-nw4hz3jy6i11 ай бұрын

    Yes Lord forgiveness is the best policy... I love you ❤️❤️❤️...

  • @TheMichalyy
    @TheMichalyy3 ай бұрын

    You made me laugh, you made me cry.. you are amazing!! And your grandmother, oh my lord. What a hero.

  • @teehen6694
    @teehen669411 ай бұрын

    God bless you!❤ May I ask why you didn’t stay with your granny?

  • @crypton_8l87
    @crypton_8l8711 ай бұрын

    You're a beautiful person, Monique, and a really good raconteur.. Thank you for sharing your story and for being so strong, positive, and spiritually aware!

  • @MsNique

    @MsNique

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @UNSRIPTEDBS
    @UNSRIPTEDBS11 ай бұрын

    We have to do something about these families. When a child is being molested, why does the family turn their back. This makes me think of all the children in foster care by default. At some point the pain turns into anger and then they become "hard to place" in a home. As an educator and teacher, I will make it my business to observe and listen to my students

  • @mariaroquavega5664
    @mariaroquavega566411 ай бұрын

    Im so happy god saved you out of it all. ❤

  • @jessicaumana3286
    @jessicaumana328611 ай бұрын

    You are so brave for telling this story... this can really help somebody understand they're not alone...and get help...so much evil and degradation... I'm so sorry you had to experience that...

  • @kimiaommani
    @kimiaommani11 ай бұрын

    23:18 I was really enjoying listening to you until this point, I absolutely disagree with the fact that you forgave your parents and are letting them have a relationship with your kids! You need to protect your children! You can't put them through that!

  • @Gigikittypaws

    @Gigikittypaws

    10 ай бұрын

    I can only speak from personal experience, but I have learned that forgiveness is more so for the Self rather than for the trespasser. 💚

  • @user-jc1px5ue5n

    @user-jc1px5ue5n

    10 ай бұрын

    I understand your frustration and your right to a degree however her mother is probably old as shit by now and I’m sure the father is too and the way god is set up everything this woman touch is blessed and covered in the blood of Jesus and at the end of the day them her parents and she choose to give her life a normal chance and it sounds like things are working out and her parents know better now I’m sure they understand the consequences that will come if anything happens

  • @melvonniebell
    @melvonniebell11 ай бұрын

    Your Grandmother was your angel ❤❤❤❤

  • @Kirstenmarshall
    @Kirstenmarshall10 ай бұрын

    Monique is a better woman than I am. Because baby they would've never seen me again.

  • @cinnamonaries7031

    @cinnamonaries7031

    6 ай бұрын

    That part. I wouldn’t have the maturity level to forgive this shit. These stories are horrific. I’m so thankful for my mother. Because this is scary.

  • @jesusisking1095
    @jesusisking109510 ай бұрын

    I love how she really literally councils herself she is so strong and I loved how she tells her story what is her book name? So beautiful she makes me want to write my story of my life down she gets ❤❤❤

  • @MsNique

    @MsNique

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you love. My book is “If my past wasn’t so dark my future wouldn’t shine so bright” by MsNique

  • @marlynsurita8255
    @marlynsurita825511 ай бұрын

    Queen you are a survivor. You learn how to forgive and that’s not easy but you did it.. Stay strong 💪🏼 and keep going forward sending you ❤🤗

  • @tlhogid663
    @tlhogid6639 күн бұрын

    This is a sad story, but you are an amazing storyteller! I hope you experience nothing but love and light going forward.

  • @butterflypolacca994
    @butterflypolacca99411 ай бұрын

    I’m sorry this happened to you I was crying for you your brave

  • @kiarawithers89
    @kiarawithers8911 ай бұрын

    im sorry that you go through that

  • @teeredd3313
    @teeredd331311 ай бұрын

    This video helped me gain strength

  • @gregsmith6756
    @gregsmith675610 ай бұрын

    Thanks. You're a wonderful, beautiful soul.

  • @wendypartick7574
    @wendypartick757411 ай бұрын

    😢😢😢😢"There is life later "😢😢😢😢

  • @nicolemurray2212
    @nicolemurray221211 ай бұрын

    I just love you so very much 🥲😭😭what a beautiful soul ❤️

  • @bonnyhahn5093
    @bonnyhahn509311 ай бұрын

    So proud of you, Monique. You are a beautiful soul.❤

  • @daisything1006
    @daisything100611 ай бұрын

    I love you babe. I’m so sorry that happened to you ❤️ you’re strong, you’re kind, you’re IMPORTANT! ❤️❤️

  • @hopesanchez3501
    @hopesanchez350111 ай бұрын

    I'm still here waiting too. 😂

  • @stephaniemisasi8322
    @stephaniemisasi832211 ай бұрын

    Monique, I am so amazed by your story!!! I thank you 🙏 ❤much love and blessings, Stephanie ❤

  • @2listening1
    @2listening14 ай бұрын

    All the best to you always. God love and bless you. 🙏🕯

  • @positivelypinky
    @positivelypinky3 ай бұрын

    I’m so thankful you had your granny

  • @CJ-xg6ii
    @CJ-xg6ii11 ай бұрын

    So powerful how you came through so much and were able to heal and forgive. You are beautiful. Thanks for sharing your story.❤

  • @o.g.geezer7058
    @o.g.geezer70582 ай бұрын

    POWERFUL,Baby Girl!

  • @reneebrown9451
    @reneebrown945111 ай бұрын

    Why the grandma couldn’t keep the children?? Sad

  • @Beabeautiful231
    @Beabeautiful23111 ай бұрын

    Only one guy (future husband) in my life worth my love and attention. You can forgive but the relationship with your parents don’t need to be close if you choose not to and still move forward away from toxicity 😁 sad part about it is when you’re little girl and live in a little fairytale world where you think boys protect girls and then let down by several in your life you hold on to hope that one day you’ll find that special someone that will be your savior, knight and shining armor, your Ken, your Hallmark guy❤️🤗

  • @TankaVizion2
    @TankaVizion210 ай бұрын

    You are a wonderful example of what I could become despite my challenges, trials, & tribulations! Thank you so much for sharing your TRUTH!!

  • @booksalmighty
    @booksalmighty11 ай бұрын

    Glad you was able to come out of this God bless

  • @tonyaboggs5367
    @tonyaboggs53672 ай бұрын

    Thank goodness for your grandma but you've been through so much you are so strong

  • @tzeimi_
    @tzeimi_11 ай бұрын

    Monique you are beautiful! Your so strong & brave ❤

  • @marti9346
    @marti93468 ай бұрын

    😢 aww sweaty sorry you had to go through that

  • @georgiadenton8109
    @georgiadenton810911 ай бұрын

    Thank You for sharing your story and being My Voice

  • @melissanoelien7696
    @melissanoelien76966 ай бұрын

    So sorry you had to go through that at such a tender age,you such a strong woman,an a inspiration to others.gods blessings overflow🥺😥💪🫂❤🙏🙏

  • @tanajackson9700
    @tanajackson970011 ай бұрын

    Blessings!! I pray you continue to heal Thanks for sharing your heartbreaking experience!!

  • @angelicbean7635
    @angelicbean763511 ай бұрын

    God bless the beast and the children I always say . 😢

  • @StarJohnnyProductions
    @StarJohnnyProductions10 ай бұрын

    I'm really sorry for what happened to you, Monique

  • @kearra3753
    @kearra375311 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing you story. I admire ur strength

  • @lauralucero7846
    @lauralucero784610 ай бұрын

    Much love from ca

  • @teetot5276
    @teetot52768 ай бұрын

    Lord have mercy, “Chester” knew what he wanted to do from the beginning. He knew her mother was insecure and had low self esteem.

  • @AshTheDash969
    @AshTheDash96911 ай бұрын

    Ms.monique I feel sorry for you you and your grandmother are MVP'S you are a very good that you forgive your parents I hope you have good life and good day may Jesus look for you your husband and your children

  • @A__Mina
    @A__Mina11 ай бұрын

    Monique, I’m so inspired ❤

  • @tinastaley5470
    @tinastaley547011 ай бұрын

    God Bless you sister, you are a strong woman,,thank you for sharing your story,❤❤❤❤

  • @Mrs_SheSaid
    @Mrs_SheSaid11 ай бұрын

    Thank You for Sharing Your Stories 😢😢

  • @tnadinet159
    @tnadinet15911 ай бұрын

    You are resilient, you are strong and beautiful woman. Thank you for sharing your heart, the love for your children and what a brilliant mind your have!! Gros bisous ❤

  • @teetawn9454
    @teetawn945411 ай бұрын

    Im sorry for your pain and suffering. Thank u for sharing here and in your book . Also, I am sooo glad your grandmother believed you. Also glad u are able to forgive when that can be so difficult. blessings.

  • @natashamason-walker2913
    @natashamason-walker291310 ай бұрын

    💜 Bless you Monique! 🙏🏽

  • @SnAx505
    @SnAx50511 ай бұрын

    Your energy is amazing, you are so inspiring my Dear. You're so strong.❤

  • @elaibesummers906
    @elaibesummers90610 ай бұрын

    Monique your story touched me and brought me to tears. Sorry you had a horrible childhood. You are a beautiful person inside and out. To have the power to forgive, is a powerful emotion. I forgive myself but cannot at the moment forgive those monsters in my childhood. I pray and speak continuous healing, love, light and peace over your life❤🙏🏾

  • @nicolemonroe220
    @nicolemonroe2209 ай бұрын

    Your damn right my love forgive for yourself !!! Peace upon yourself is the best Gift you can feel ❤.

  • @trives99
    @trives9911 ай бұрын

    You’re so strong sister

  • @zoevines449
    @zoevines44911 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful title to your memoir!

  • @essieK97
    @essieK977 ай бұрын

    Her spirit is beautiful

  • @TheRealDeal130
    @TheRealDeal13011 ай бұрын

    Your responsibility as a mother and protector of your children, especially your female children, supersedes any need for (male) companionship. Black mothers, please, love and protect your children. That's why there are so many broken black women, breeding children without a safe and loving family unit to support them.

  • @justtracy7175
    @justtracy717511 ай бұрын

    God bless your journey sister🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @AngelHarper1
    @AngelHarper111 ай бұрын

    I loved your story❤

  • @shacoraparamole4309
    @shacoraparamole43096 ай бұрын

    Thank you ❤

  • @ProudIsraeliAmerican
    @ProudIsraeliAmerican11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your story. Not an easy thing to do.

  • @michellesurowicz8918
    @michellesurowicz891811 ай бұрын

    You are amazing ❤

  • @jhevynwright6174
    @jhevynwright61749 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your testimony I know this wasn’t easy ❤

  • @georgia8592
    @georgia859211 ай бұрын

    You are a beautiful soul ❤

  • @reneejohnson3423
    @reneejohnson34237 ай бұрын

    You are truly amazing. And beautiful ❤️

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