From LADbible Stories.

“My Dad was respected, successful… and hiding something I couldn’t see.”

In this episode of Minutes With, Fiona Rugg shares her story of growing up as the daughter of John Smyth, a highly respected barrister and church camp leader and the devastating moment she discovered the truth about his actions.

Fiona opens up about her childhood, the environment she was raised in, and the gradual realisation that something wasn’t right. She reflects on the shocking investigation that later revealed the scale of abuse carried out by her father, and how that truth impacted her, her family, and the lives of countless others.

This is a conversation about control, belief, and the long-lasting effects of growing up around someone who lived a double life – as well as the strength it takes to confront the past and move forward.

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