Reshona Landfair, whose life was forever altered by her association with R&B singer Robert Sylvester Kelly, has now taken back control over her narrative through the release of a memoir titled 'Who's Watching Shorty?' In this powerful book, Landfair recounts her experiences as a teenager who was groomed and abused by Kelly, who would later become notorious for his own sex trafficking and abuse scandals.
Landfair's story begins with her being introduced to Kelly at the age of 13, after meeting his family through her aunt. At the time, she had asked Kelly to be her godfather, a decision that would ultimately put her in harm's way. The memoir reveals how Kelly gradually manipulated Landfair into a situation where he was able to control every aspect of her life.
Landfair describes how Kelly used sex as a means of control over her, often asking her what she was wearing on the phone and coaching her responses. As she grew older, the abuse escalated in frequency, with Landfair recounting that it happened "innumerable times... like, uncountable." Her experiences were shrouded in secrecy, with Kelly using his influence to silence anyone who dared to speak out.
The memoir also delves into the broader societal issues that enabled Kelly's abuse of power. Landfair points out that girls, especially Black girls, are often shamed for their changing bodies and deemed too foolish or too fast to avoid being targeted by predatory men like Kelly.
Landfair has long been referred to as "Jane Doe" in media reports due to her anonymity, but with the release of 'Who's Watching Shorty?' she is reclaiming her name and taking back control over her story. The memoir serves as a powerful call to action for survivors of abuse, offering a message of hope and solidarity.
Landfair's decision to speak out against Kelly comes at a time when he faces renewed scrutiny from the public and law enforcement agencies. While some have expressed support for her in releasing her book, others have questioned whether she was taking advantage of Kelly's high profile to further her own interests.
The release of 'Who's Watching Shorty?' is a testament to Landfair's strength and resilience in the face of trauma and abuse. Her story serves as a reminder that survivors' voices matter and should be heard, particularly when it comes to issues of power, control, and exploitation.
Landfair's story begins with her being introduced to Kelly at the age of 13, after meeting his family through her aunt. At the time, she had asked Kelly to be her godfather, a decision that would ultimately put her in harm's way. The memoir reveals how Kelly gradually manipulated Landfair into a situation where he was able to control every aspect of her life.
Landfair describes how Kelly used sex as a means of control over her, often asking her what she was wearing on the phone and coaching her responses. As she grew older, the abuse escalated in frequency, with Landfair recounting that it happened "innumerable times... like, uncountable." Her experiences were shrouded in secrecy, with Kelly using his influence to silence anyone who dared to speak out.
The memoir also delves into the broader societal issues that enabled Kelly's abuse of power. Landfair points out that girls, especially Black girls, are often shamed for their changing bodies and deemed too foolish or too fast to avoid being targeted by predatory men like Kelly.
Landfair has long been referred to as "Jane Doe" in media reports due to her anonymity, but with the release of 'Who's Watching Shorty?' she is reclaiming her name and taking back control over her story. The memoir serves as a powerful call to action for survivors of abuse, offering a message of hope and solidarity.
Landfair's decision to speak out against Kelly comes at a time when he faces renewed scrutiny from the public and law enforcement agencies. While some have expressed support for her in releasing her book, others have questioned whether she was taking advantage of Kelly's high profile to further her own interests.
The release of 'Who's Watching Shorty?' is a testament to Landfair's strength and resilience in the face of trauma and abuse. Her story serves as a reminder that survivors' voices matter and should be heard, particularly when it comes to issues of power, control, and exploitation.
this book sounds like a total wake up call for everyone involved... i mean, 13 is way too young for anyone to be controlling someone's life let alone using sex as a means of manipulation... Landfair's story is insane, it's like Kelly was able to use his fame and influence to make people look the other way while he did this to her 
... but i'm so proud of Reshona for speaking out now and taking back control over her narrative... it's not easy sharing all that, but someone's gotta do it 
... and yeah, this book is definitely a call to action for anyone who's been affected by abuse or exploitation... it's time we start listening to survivors and believing them 
she tells her whole story about how R&B singer Robert Sylvester Kelly groomed & abused her since she was 13 lol what a creep anyway i think its so brave of her to speak out now that he's in trouble again its not like shes some poser who just jumped on the bandwagon or anythin... imo hes a monster and she deserves all the credit for finally taking back control of her life & narrative 
the way she describes how Kelly used sex as a means of control over her is, like, super eye-opening u should def read it
. Like, 13?! That's even younger than when most people start to get into music and stuff 
. And for what? So he could control every aspect of her life? Manipulate her into thinking she owed him something just because he was famous? It's so messed up 
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. Newsflash: survivors' voices matter, and we need to listen! We need to believe them and support them. It's time for us to hold these powerful men accountable for their actions 
. Like, you think you can get away with abusing someone just because they're 'your friend' or 'influenced by your family'? Nope! Not on Landfair's watch 
. We need more women like her speaking up and sharing their stories, so we can create a world where nobody has to go through what she went through 
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she was basically groomed from a young age by someone in a position of power & influence 
it's crazy how Kelly was able to manipulate her like that 
& silence anyone who tried to speak out about what happened 
I hope people take away the message that survivors' voices DO matter 
I'm so glad she's finally getting the recognition she deserves after being silenced by Kelly's influence. It's like, totally messed up that she was treated this way as a teenager, and it's insane that it took him becoming infamous for his own abuse scandals for her to find the courage to speak out 
Landfair is right, and I'm so proud of her for using her story as a platform to bring attention to these issues. She's not just a survivor; she's a voice that matters 
. It's heartbreaking to think about what she went through at such a young age, being groomed and abused by someone who was supposed to be a role model 
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. We need to have open and honest conversations with our kids about consent, boundaries, and what is and isn't acceptable behavior 
. And we need to support survivors like Reshona who are bravely sharing their stories and advocating for change 
. We can make a difference by being part of a culture that values and believes in the power of survivors' voices 
. And then she's being groomed and manipulated into these super abusive situations? That's just messed up 
. She didn't even know what consent meant yet 
. Like, what even is the point of trying to silence survivors anymore? We need more voices like Reshona Landfair coming forward and sharing their stories 