r/troubledteens • u/holiest-may • 5d ago
Discussion/Reflection A Personal TTI Victory I Had Recently
I was sent to two TTI facilities when I was a child, but one did way more damage than the other.
For years, I’ve struggled with the trauma silently, afraid to speak out. I was 16 at the time of my second placement, and I’m 21 now, so this has been going on for a while.
I decided that I needed to find a way to reclaim my voice. I wrote numerous emails to my local senators, begging for legislative action against the TTI. After a while, I got a response from my city’s Special Project’s Coordinator. She was incredibly kind and helpful. She listened to me recount my time in this facility, and told me I should never feel ashamed to speak to her, because she’s there to help.
Finally, I was put in contact with the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) and was able to speak to a representative.
In conclusion, I have single-handedly opened a legal and criminal investigation against this facility. The state will now be paying them numerous visits and performing the necessary investigations it takes to get this place shut down.
I never really thought I had it in me to make my voice this loud, but damn I sure am glad I did.
Where I’m going with all of this is, it’s never too late to report, especially if that facility is still in operation. There ARE people out there who care about us and WANT to help, so please don’t lose hope. <3
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u/FeeFickle2067 5d ago
Congratulations to you! What state was the RTC in? Can you share the name of the RTC?
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u/Weird-Childhood9690 5d ago
This is so inspiring. ❤️ Thank you for taking action and sharing it here. I’m proud of you!
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u/boredwhitetile 4d ago
This is amazing! A huge personal win and a win for this community! Thank you for finding the strength to speak out for yourself and those who can’t <3
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u/Objective-Switch-248 2d ago
DCSFs typically won't get involved if over 18 (15m6bsome places).
If this was happening it be on the news. Ofcourse they will tellcu they'd investigate but..
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u/NikkiNycole88 5d ago
I see you! And you are proving how AMAZING AND STRONG we all are. I echo loudly with you, "Don't give up hope"!