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Paul Mason’s father was a policeman. He was also a member of a sadistic paedophile ring. He would keep Paul locked up and naked in a tiny cupboard under the stairs of their home before sexually abusing him. This cycle of abuse continued for several years and also affected his brother. The cupboard became a horrific prison where fear and terror filled his every moment.
The Cupboard Under the Stairs is a story of abuse at the mercy of adults whom Paul should have been able to trust. There followed a life almost destroyed by their actions. It is the harrowing story of one man’s fight for justice and an end to the horrific memories that still haunt him daily.
Paul Mason’s father was a policeman. He was also a member of a sadistic paedophile ring. He would keep Paul locked up and naked in a tiny cupboard under the stairs of their home before sexually abusing him. This cycle of abuse continued for several years and also affected his brother. The cupboar...
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Andrea Wilkinson
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July 25, 2016
Captivating to say the least but utterly depressing. How anyone can live through that is beyond me. I am pretty sure the father is currently rotting in hell. Good riddance.
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Kristal Silva
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October 18, 2017
While the book was very moving and very much inspiring, I could not finish reading for throughout all the book he kept going on and off topic. It was never consistently on topic. Keep the age groups and memories from that age together rather than scattered throughout.
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Jade Angell
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November 12, 2020
What a heart shattering read, felt a roller coater of emotions reading this story..you are a fighter Paul mason! I just hope now you have found, the peace and happiness you so much deserve. R.I.P John 💙
About the author
Paul Mason is a writer. He also delivers victim-focused training and inspirational talks to professionals and support agencies working in the field of child sexual abuse. He has helped influence service standards for male victims of abuse. He now lives on an island with his two dogs.
Paul Mason is a writer. He also delivers victim-focused training and inspirational talks to professionals and support agencies working in the field of child sexual abuse. He has helped influence service standards for male victims of abuse. He now lives on an island with his two dogs.
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