Tyler Perry's History of Child Abuse and Molestation

Tyler Perry has spoken up about his own history of child abuse and molestation in an e-mail to fans while he promotes his new film about an abused teenager.

In the e-mail, Tyler Perry, now a successful comedian, actor and director, speaks of his father beating him relentlessly and a neighbor molesting him when was only 10.

He even talks about his grandmother not wanting him to get his weekly allergy shot:

Perry eventually left his home and after spending some time on the street he became a writer, actor, director and producer. He is now the producer of many successful TV shows, and is the executive producer of Precious, with Oprah Winfrey, which tells the story of an obese teen mom trying to deal with sexual and mental abuse.

Perry has spoken out about his abuse before, but in his e-mail he reveals more than what he previously has said.

In the e-mail also posted on his web site, he says he can't keep this information in any more.
He was beaten by his father with a vaccum cleaner extension cord and was hit until the skin was coming off his back.

He says God comforted him in his darkest times. He is hoping his message helps others.