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h2oforthegaslit on Saturday, July 28, 2007 1:57:35 AM
How One Man Ended the Cycle of Abuse
BIRMINGHAM - Timothy lives in a modest, split-level home in the town of Huffman. Known in the community as "the Ticking Time-Bomb," the 48 year old machinist has lived a life that many people in this town refer to as "just plain sad."
When approaching the front door by way of a long, cobblestone sidewalk across the front lawn, one is drawn to a large picture window, tonight featuring a heart - warming sight. A family of five is laughing while straightening the kitchen and washing dinner dishes, creating a mood Norman Rockwell would have found inspiring.
When my knocks at their door are answered, I am welcomed by Timothy and his beautiful wife, Nora. Timothy's wife of fifteen years excuses herself and their three young daughters from the front sitting room.
"To what do I owe this honor, Timothy?" I ask.
After handing me a mug of hot coffee, he explains, "Well, Nora was watching a talk-show the other day about the cycle of abuse through generations. What they kept repeating was the notion that if a kid is abused, they will become an abuser. There were stories backing up the claim. The guest speakers made it sound like once a child is mistreated, they're doomed to abuse their own one day."
Being familiar with the history of the Ticking Time-Bomb, I smile, knowing where this interview is going now, and happy to witness Tim finally speaking out against public scrutiny. I ask, "So, you wish to challenge their statements?"
"You bet I do."
Entire Interview Here