by WWASP Survivors | Aug 1, 2026 | Non-WWASP Programs, Survivor Testimony
I have no body to blame but myself for having to be in therapeutic centers. I chose to not cope well and not ask for help when i needed it. But when you are sent to one for the help lacked and are now are trying to receive. It seems as though you should be treated...
by WWASP Survivors | Aug 1, 2026 | Non-WWASP Programs, Survivor Testimony
While I was in Devereux there was a lot of abuse of power. On the Discovery Unit for children 10 to 13/14 there were staff taking the children out of camera view and hitting them often using the excuse that they just needed a whooping. On the Butterfly Unit, where the...
by WWASP Survivors | Aug 1, 2026 | Non-WWASP Programs, Survivor Testimony
When I was younger, I was brought into some kind of intervention program. I believe it must have been a troubled teen program. There I was forced by some of the staff to rape other kids. I understand it’s partly my fault for going along with it, but it makes no...
by WWASP Survivors | Aug 1, 2026 | Survivor Testimony, Tranquility Bay, WWASP Programs
Wow, what a horrible experience. My parents sent me from Michigan to tranquillity bay in 2000 I was 16 years old. I saw horrible abuse. To me and others. The showers were cold and unclean. The whole facility was based on a lie. My parents finally agreed toet me come...
by WWASP Survivors | Aug 1, 2026 | Non-WWASP Programs, Survivor Testimony
I was in this program for 14 months. I will admit, before being sent away I had major behavioral issues, due to the fact that I was struggling with undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder. However, this program did not help assist me in aiding my untreated illness. This program...
by WWASP Survivors | Aug 1, 2026 | Spring Creek Lodge, Survivor Testimony, WWASP Programs
For the past twenty years I have had this underlying feeling that something horrible was about to happen, have had a very difficult time trusting people and their intentions. I’ve had a hard time expressing myself and communicating. I’m constantly feeling...
