When I was 13 my stepfather punished me by touching me “down there”. He told me thats what bad girls get. After that it progressed to longer touches, he made me touch him as well. He wouldn’t punish me as he did my sisters because we, “had a relationship.” I didn’t feel comfortable and the abuse went on.
He threatened me. He told me he would hurt my mother (who was also physically abused by him).
I told her about it. She didn’t believe me. She told me I was just mad because he had grounded me.
But I didn’t hesitate. I told everyone I could. I KNEW it wasn’t ok.
Today I still struggle. It is hard.
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Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am amazed that you were able to tell people what was going on; that must have been so hard especially after your mother didn’t believe you. I want you to know that I DO believe you and you are not alone. I would encourage you to talk to a therapist about your struggles. Whatever you’re feeling is completely valid but I think you have to work through those emotions to fully heal. But I believe you can do it. You clearly have an amazingly strong spirit and the world needs your voice. Sending you love and light, Alexis