Lauren's Story: Abuse Survivor Speaks

You may remember the story of 8-year-old Lauren Kavanaugh, forced to live in a small, filthy closet in Hutchins for months. Now 12 years later, "the girl in the closet" is finally willing and able to talk about her ordeal.

She spoke with the Dallas Morning News in a multi-part series:

Sunday: Lauren grows up, considers an uncertain future

Monday: Custody fight opens door for abuse

Tuesday: Finally Free, Lauren begins long journey toward recovery

Wednesday: Adoptive parents connect with a damaged Lauren

Thursday: Rage, pain, terror revealed during play therapy

Friday: Mom and stepfather on trial, public and media riveted by case

Saturday: Lauren sexually abused again, attempts suicide, nearly gives up

October 27: Lauren reveals her source of inner strength

Click on this sentence to see the Dallas Morning News' stories and pictures.

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