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Something I Hoped I Would Never Have to Write

Posted: 04/01/10 03:13 PM ET

The most recent false allegations made against me by the Hopper family and their employees continue the abusive pattern of my former home environment and relationship. To date, I have been falsely accused of numerous offenses, all of which have been proven to be factually incorrect.

I fear the latest round of sensational allegations, notably a tragically bizarre one made by Dennis' assistant, will not be the last one. It's textbook behavior when someone leaves an abusive relationship for the abuser to attempt to personally destroy the one who left, and I fully expect it to continue.

I look forward to my day in court on Monday when these allegations and, importantly, the financial strategy behind them, will begin to be exposed for the world to see. Lastly I would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of support I have received from friends, family, and even strangers, during this extraordinarily difficult time.

 
 
 
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04:51 PM on 04/05/2010
Sending you love and light.
03:10 PM on 04/05/2010
oh tory - i am praying for you and galen and dennis - sasha's email made it clear how important this is, and i am sorry that we didn't know how horrible this had been.
a terrible choice to make - having to sit in silence listening to and reading those reports or to respond ... i don't think any of us get to judge. we just lift your family (and ours) up.
05:59 PM on 04/04/2010
I don't see any reason why Ms. Hopper shouldn't have the opportunity to defend herself on HuffPo. There has certainly been enough written about her in articles on here, much of it not very flattering. She' not making a lot of specific allegations, just saying there are two sides to this story. It seems to me the other side has not held back or had much discretion. I guess the courts will straighten things out. In the meantime, if it's OK for Mr. Hopper to air his dirty laundry, it's only fair for Ms. Hopper to speak in her own defense.
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Feanor
I want my jewels back.
04:15 PM on 04/03/2010
If you're really looking forward to your day in court - shut up and have your day in court.
04:24 PM on 04/03/2010
Exactly.

Why is this article titled "Something I never hoped I'd Write?" What does it say except that she plans to say more on Monday?

So she is hoping never to write that she plans to say more on Monday?

Is she hoping to say on Monday that she is hoping not to continue to say more after Monday?
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LLisaLL
I'm just preparing my impromptu remarks
01:38 PM on 04/03/2010
If you are famous or are involved with someone famous, public gossip and news goes with the territory. Rise above it and keep your dignity by keeping your business private.
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brenda009
02:33 PM on 04/03/2010
too much money involved, the final pot of gold needs to be snatched...
12:06 AM on 04/03/2010
Enjoy the Huff with my tea and biscuits ... not enjoying this story... there is no winner in this ...it will end sadly for many different reasons.
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06:34 PM on 04/02/2010
This private matter will not be solved in the press on either side.

The wisdom of the court will not only look out for what is fair and reasonable for Victoria but also for Mr Hopper's own children who have a right to any inheritance that He wants them to have. Case will
soon be closed.
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Corporations aren't people until Texas executes 1
02:21 PM on 04/02/2010
Victoria, I sympathize with you and your plight. My daughter's father killed himself when she was 3. He refused to allow me to put him on her birth certificate, so I was not able to get Social Security benefits for her (this was many years ago) and he did not include her in his will. I effect, I raised her myself.

You have many other friends and family that will help you out. You CAN do this by yourself. I know that you want some monetary resources for your daughter, but at what eventual cost to you and her while you fight this. You will have access to something, if only Social Security benefits. It's what most of us are left with, and some of us not even that.

I wish only good things for you and your daughter.

Peace out.
01:49 PM on 04/02/2010
Victoria is one of the nicest, most generous, caring, selfless people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I think anyone who has met her knows that she isn't even capable of their accusations.
01:17 PM on 04/02/2010
I don't know why love gone wrong has to end up being so brutal. It would seem, if only for the sake of the kids, that all could be handled in a civil manner. Ask Sorrell to give you my number. Best, Patsy
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01:03 PM on 04/02/2010
Be positive, folks! We loves & supports the underdoggie, or we has no voice! Laundry is good spread out for all to see, and best wishes only are acceptable! Go, famous guy's wife -- get what you want, and we all cheer in happiness for you!
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emhellmer
12:19 PM on 04/02/2010
I don't know why I clicked on this post. I did not know who you were, and only knew that your husband was dying. However, the story intrigued me, and I found myself reading the other stories about your divorce.

From what I can tell, it looks like there is a coordinated effort to publicly shame and humiliate you. Abusive indeed. However, it also looks like this effort to humiliate members of a dying man's family has not been one sided. A dying man, a divorce, conflict with steps-, wills...these are all things that need to be kept PRIVATE. None of us are at our best in situations like this. To be blabbing all the details to the press is obscene.

I know that when you have been in an abusive dynamic you can begin to feel like you will never win by taking the high road. The temptation to answer your abuser on their level grows strong. I promise, you will never win by stooping.

Best of luck to you and your daughter. I hope that you both get all of the support you need during this most trying of times.
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Milash
It says I should edit my micro-bio, so I did.
11:58 AM on 04/02/2010
Good luck and all the best to you and your daughter during this difficult time.
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KellyRyan
A micro-bio for one who has none.
09:21 AM on 04/02/2010
I wish you the best on your day in court. I know this has been a strained and difficult time.
01:18 AM on 04/02/2010
Sorry. First I've heard of it. And not bothering to look it up.