Monica's+Letter

 Dear Dad,

Not much has changed since the last time I wrote to you. I still miss you, Amelia, Donnie, Ronnie, and Reggie. I can tell you one person I don't miss, though: Father Maynard. The best part is I don't think he will ever come back. I guess I should tell you why I hate him so much, why my stomach wrenches whenever he crosses my mind (which isn't often, by the way). It's because. . . he sexually abused me and other girls, also. I had a horrible feeling about him the moment I walked through the school's doors and laid my eyes on him, the monster.

I'm sorry that I never told you about him doing this before. I was scared for my life. But now that he's gone, I feel free. I'm sure all of the girls he has preyed on are relieved that he left. I sure am.

I think that is all I can write today. Remember, I miss all of you. Please don't be worried about me. Even though I'm traumatized, I will have to get through this. Nothing was your fault.  Love you forever, Monica