Sons of Patriarchy The School Doug Wilson Founded Told Emilie Dye to Lie About Her Abuse
Oct 4, 2025
In this gripping discussion, Emilie Dye, a survivor with a harrowing story, shares her experiences of alleged grooming and abuse at Logos School. She dives into the alarming power dynamics and culture that fostered such behavior, detailing how she was told to lie to protect the institution’s reputation. Emilie reflects on the emotional aftermath and her decision to finally speak out. She also emphasizes the need for nuanced reporting on abuse and accountability for those who cover it up, challenging the status quo in the face of institutional failures.
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Groomed By A Trusted Teacher
- Emilie Dye describes being groomed by teacher Jim Nance beginning at age 17 while she studied in his classroom.
- She recounts inappropriate touches, escalating messages, and his status as a church elder creating a coercive power dynamic.
A Staff Report Ignored
- A school secretary reported Nance's behavior but administrators only warned him and never interviewed Emilie or her parents.
- That official inaction reinforced secrecy and allowed the abuse to continue.
Doug Wilson Walked In On Them
- Doug Wilson walked in on Emilie and Nance alone in his classroom when she was 17, then Emilie met Wilson.
- Emilie says Wilson should have asked questions then but instead later reassured her parents the situation was handled.
