Amy Griffin's memoir confronts childhood trauma and abuse

Amy Griffin was raped at the age of 12, and she remembers the chilling threat from her abuser: "If you tell anyone, I'll rip your teeth out." Now, she has published a memoir titled "The Tell," sharing her traumatic experiences. Griffin, who founded an investment firm and lives in New York, describes how she buried this painful memory for years. It surfaced later in life due to a unique psychological therapy. She explains how the brain can erase horrible memories, leaving the person struggling without understanding why. While raising her four children, a comment from her 10-year-old daughter brought her to therapy. Her husband, John, suggested a different approach to help her confront her past. This involved using small doses of MDMA in a therapy session. After a brief time, Griffin realized she had a painful memory to face. During therapy, she remembered being abused by her favorite teacher, Mr. Mason, who had assaulted her in a school bathroom. She also recalled a second incident with another man when she was 16. These memories were painful but necessary for her healing process. Now, at 48, Griffin seeks justice for what happened to her, even though the statute of limitations has expired. She hopes her book will inspire others to share their experiences. She believes knowing the truth, no matter how horrible, is better than living in ignorance.