Rape survivor Jeni Haynes announces relationship three years after Richard John Haynes sentencing
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A woman who was repeatedly raped and tortured by her evil father during her childhood – developing over 2,500 personalities as a coping mechanism – has found love.
Three years ago, Dr. Jeni Haynes rejoiced to watch a judge sentence her father, Richard, to at least 33 years behind bars for abusing her between the ages of four and 11.
It was the end of a case described by a sentencing judge in Sydney as one of the worst ever to come to court, with her father being described as a ‘depraved monster’.
To cope with the trauma and horrific memories, Dr. Haynes a Dissociative Identity Disorder and thousands of personalities with names like Symphony, Muscles and Assassin.
Despite the long-lasting effects of the abuse, Dr. Haynes recently celebrated a series of milestones, including moving into her own home, releasing a memoir — and a new relationship, which she made. Facebook official this week.
“I’m so happy,” she captioned the post — which was inundated with dozens of messages from benefactors.
Jeni Haynes celebrates out of court in 2019 after her father was sentenced to 45 years behind bars with 33-year non-parole
Three years later, Jeni confirmed she’s finally found love when she made her blossoming relationship Facebook official
‘Who is the lucky one? They are so blessed to be with you, Jeni with your big heart, intelligence and beauty!’ said a friend.
Another said: ‘You deserve all the love in the world!’
Dr. Haynes’s life has changed radically – for the better – since her father, once a seemingly “respectable” member of society, was imprisoned.
But it was a difficult journey to get the case to court in the first place. Ms. Haynes’ individual personalities had to be allowed to testify at her father’s trial.
They include a young boy, Little Ricky, a teenager named Muscles, and a four-year-old girl named Symphony
dr. Haynes testified in Symphony’s personality for two hours before her father changed his plea to guilty and dropped the trial, admitting he has 25 charges.
It was a breakthrough for Ms. Haynes and her “alters” – the term she uses for her various personalities.
“Every one of my alters, every person inside (responded by saying) the war is over, we won. Sit down,” she told 60 Minutes.
‘Were free! We are free, we are finally, finally free.’
Richard John Haynes is pictured with his daughter Jeni (right) whom he sexually abused from ages four to 11. He will spend the rest of his life behind bars
House of horror: the normal suburban house in Sydney’s western suburbs where her horrific beating took place
As a result of her father’s abuse, Dr. Haynes now has a permanent ostomy bag, which she has described as a “humiliating, daily reminder” of her father’s crimes.
She also has ongoing problems with her vision, hearing, dentistry and mental health.
Earlier this month, Dr. Haynes marked the three-year anniversary of her father’s conviction.
“Since this earth-shattering victory for people with MPD/DIS (Multiple Personality Disorder/Dissociative Personality Disorder), the legal landscape has changed and justice is not only possible, but happening.
‘I couldn’t be prouder. My efforts, though hard and heartbreaking at times, have really made a difference,” she wrote.
‘I have been living for the past three years, and what a life I have now. I’m so happy.’
She also recently celebrated the launch of her memoir, The girl in the green dress.
Jeni Haynes (pictured as a little girl) recently released her memoir The Girl In The Green Dress – named after this photo
Mrs. Haynes as a little girl – with the personality known as Symphony. In her memoir, Mrs. Haynes said of her father (right): “That atmosphere of respectability around our family and my father hid the wickedness of a man who should have protected me. Who would look at this man and think he was a monster? I knew he was.’
Jenni went to college and earned a PhD in philosophy, despite her violent childhood
Jeni Haynes was inundated with supportive messages after she announced she’s in a relationship
dr. Haynes also successfully sued her father and was awarded $840,000 in damages earlier this year.
“She was an innocent child who fell victim to a depraved monster, her father, who unfortunately exploited his easy and regular access to her body, heart, mind and psyche to abuse and humiliate her,” Justice Julia Lonergan wrote in her statement. judgement.
“The loss of zest for life and psychological problems caused to her by his despicable behavior is immense.
“His bullying and manipulation of his daughter, a child at his mercy, was very damaging.”
If you or someone you know needs support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or beyondblue on 1300 22 4636. Mrs. Haynes’ book is available now
Mrs Haynes celebrates getting justice, above