Did you know that Michael Jackson, known as "The King of Pop" suffered from child abuse by his own father?

Michael Jackson, a very famous singer/songwriter, award winning performer, philanthropist and known as "The King of Pop" suffered from child abuse by his own father.

Michael Jackson and some of his siblings stated that they were abused by their own father Joseph, physically and mentally.  Who would think that the "King of Pop" with a Neverland Ranch on 2,700 acres with a complete theme park, menagerie and a movie theatre, living in a million dollar mansion house, is a lonely person. 

Called with a derogatory name such as "big nose"  by his father affected Michael through all his life. At one time Joseph held Michael upside down by one leg and "pummeled him over and over again with his hand, hitting him on his back and buttocks" said Marlon Jackson. Michael confessed that he also suffered nightmares about being kidnapped from his bedroom due to an experience when his father climbed into his room through the bedroom window one night wearing a fright mask, shouting and screaming. His father said that he just wanted to teach his children not to leave the window open when they went to sleep.

Michael Jackson in early 1980's was deeply unhappy. He said "Even at home, I'm lonely. I sit in my room sometimes and cry. It's so hard to make friends... I sometimes walk around the neighborhood at night, just hoping to find someone to talk to. But I just end up coming home."

An interview with Oprah Winfrey in 1993, Michael Jackson shared his childhood abuse experience at the hands of his father.  He admitted that he often cried from loneliness and missed out on much of his childhood years.  "There were times when he'd come to see me, I'd get sick... I'd start to regurgitate. I'm sorry... Please don't be mad at me... But I do love him." Then the "King of Pop" covered his face with his hands and began crying.

His contribution to the world of pop music made him a global figure for over four decades. With the success of his career, though he had a series of controversies, health issues, sad and happy life, the "King of Pop" will always be remembered as someone who is the most successful entertainer of all time.  May he rest in peace.

                                

Sources: Artifacts, Wikipedia, MensXP

Did you know that Michael Jackson, a very famous singer/songwriter, award winning performer, philanthropist and known as "The King of Pop" suffered from child abuse by his own father?

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