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The harrowing story of Taza Simona reveals the devastating
impact of generational abuse within a family system tainted
by a sex cult. Born into unimaginable
circumstances, Taza endured systematic abuse beginning at
age 6 when her mother and her mother's husband subjected her
to severe physical assault at the ARPA Crossing Apartments in
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Muskegon, MI. During this incident, her mother
pinned Tazza's arms while her husband delivered repeated blows
and experienced Tazza described as more agonizing than a single
knockout punch. The sexual abuse began with her
mother coercing her to perform oral acts on the boyfriend, with
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Tazza's mother physically restraining her daughter.
During these assaults, Tazza recalled trying to push away,
only to have her mother grip herwrists.
When the man asked to ejaculate in Taza's mouth, Her mother's
response, Oh, we're not going that far, became permanently
etched in Taza's traumatized memory.
As Taza grew older and more resistant, her abusers escalated
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to using drugs, first muscle relaxers disguised as chocolate,
then chloroform to facilitate rape.
She would regain consciousness to find evidence of assault on
her body. Throughout this period, Tazza
maintained her faith, finding solace in prayer and
communication with her deceased father while resisting the
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cult's indoctrination. The abuse extended beyond her
immediate family. Tazza recounted disturbing
incidents involving her grandmother, who sexually
assaulted her multiple times by forcing her face into her
genitals. When Tazza protested that she
couldn't breathe, her grandmother coldly replied.
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I don't want you to breathe. This abuse pattern appeared to
be generational, with implications that her mother and
aunt had also been victims. A particularly devastating
revelation emerged during a kitchen conversation where Tazza
learned her grandfather had raped her oldest sister.
The family's dysfunction became further evident when her aunt's
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relationship with their father was questioned, leading to
Tazza's family being expelled from the house while her aunt
remained, continuing what appeared to be an inappropriate
relationship with her father. One of the most traumatic
chapters in Tazza's story occurred when she became
pregnant at age 12, the result of abuse by her stepfather.
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Her mother, who was studying nursing, orchestrated a secret
home birth to avoid authorities.Each morning, Tazza's growing
belly was wrapped in Saran wrap to conceal the pregnancy at
school. The birth itself was conducted
without medical assistance or pain relief, with Tazza's
mother, aunt, and two others present.
Despite initially showing affection for the newborn and
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sharing a bed with Tazza and thebaby for several weeks, her
mother eventually removed the child.
The trauma of pregnancy, birth and sudden loss of her baby at
such a young age was compounded by her family's insistence that
the pregnancy never occurred. Tazza's mother's nursing
background enabled her to managethe delivery professionally,
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including cutting the umbilical cord and handling the placenta.
To validate her account, Tazza underwent extensive verification
processes. She passed 28 question lie
detector tests administered by Howard Swabash, a specialist
known for his work on Doctor Philippines.
Medical examination by an OBGYN revealed extensive internal
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scarring that corroborated her story.
The doctor recommended additional testing to determine
if the damage would affect Taza's future fertility.
A private investigator later confirmed Taza's account and
made a shocking discovery. Her daughter was allegedly in
Detroit, MI in the custody of two paedophiles, 1 incarcerated
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and one free. The investigator cautioned Taza
against taking immediate action,explaining the complex legal
process required for recovery and revealing the child's
involvement in a satanic church.The abuse Taza experienced was
part of a broader pattern of family dysfunction.
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She recalls witnessing her grandfather's violent assault on
her grandmother, who tried to protect Taza and her sister.
In one particularly violent incident, her grandfather broke
her grandmother's arm while she attempted to shield the children
from his drunken rage. The incident ended with her
mother discovering a blood splattered room, highlighting
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the intergenerational nature of the abuse.
Despite these traumatic experiences, Tazza has shown
remarkable resilience. She graduated high school and
gained acceptance to multiple colleges, ultimately choosing
Texas Southern University. She made the difficult decision
to leave Michigan, driving 22 hours alone in AU Haul to start
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fresh in Texas. This journey, while lonely,
represented both an escape from her traumatic past and a step
toward a better future. Tazza's story illuminates the
sophisticated nature of abuse, noting that perpetrators often
maintain respectable appearances.
She emphasizes the importance ofrecognizing behavioral signs of
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abuse rather than focusing solely on physical appearance or
social status. Her mother's refusal to take a
lie detector test to address Tazza's accusations speaks
volumes about the complex dynamics of denial and
complicity within abusive families.
Regarding potential reunion withher daughter, Tazza acknowledges
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the challenges but expresses willingness to sacrifice
everything to provide care and healing.
She understands the profound loneliness her daughter may
feel, having experienced similarisolation herself.
The separation from her siblings, each suffering in
isolation, demonstrates how effectively abuse can fracture
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family bonds. Today, Tazza uses her voice to
inspire other survivors, emphasizing that circumstances
need not define one's future. She particularly regrets leaving
her younger sisters behind when her stepfather joined the
military, understanding now thattheir mother, trapped in her own
trauma, couldn't provide the protection they needed.
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Through sharing her story, Tazzaworks to break the cycle of
abuse and encourage other survivors to speak out and seek
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