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Turpin Siblings Find Hope in Healing Journey
4 Feb
Summary
- Siblings found healing through therapy and mutual support.
- They seek parental love, inspired by shared tattoos and resilience.
- Survivors endured abuse from parents and foster parents.
Julissa and Jolinda Turpin, survivors of severe abuse, are speaking out about their healing process and aspirations for the future. In their first interview since being rescued from a "house of horrors" in California, the sisters shared their experiences and hopes.
Therapy has been a cornerstone of their recovery, helping them understand their identities and process past trauma. Julissa, 19, expressed a desire for a maternal figure, stating, "We still want a mom." Jolinda, 20, finds strength in their bond and a matching tattoo with lyrics from Harry Styles' song "Fine Line," symbolizing their shared resilience.
The siblings, along with their brother James, are among the 13 Turpin children who suffered abuse from their parents and later from foster parents. Their parents, David and Louise Turpin, were convicted and sentenced to 25 years to life. The special event, "The Turpins: A New House of Horror," aired on ABC on Tuesday, February 3, and is available for streaming.
