Unfortunately an "Uncle" married into the family and targeted me as a young child. Ages 2-11 young. 9 years of sexual assault in and out of my own home. I was also the quiet shy one - the perfect target for this pe*****le man. Looking back over my lack of a childhood and even into adulthood, I was pretty messed up. From struggling in my early years of school and needing a tutor to decades of nig
htmares to abusing alcohol as I got older, eating disorders, low self esteem and to being "all or nothing" , at least I lived through it and am able to do good today. We Victims tend to suppress these terrible situations we endured as children and hope to survive into adulthood. Do know this - NOT ALL OF US MAKE IT! Some victims are so damaged they commit su***de, especially when there's absolutely no support system around them. Excuses are made by those that should have protected you as a child. And excuses continue to be made even into adulthood. I am not about excuses and while it's difficult to remember the abuses against me, I vowed in my 20s to take ACTION and do what I can to save a child's innocence! Even though I'm in my 50s, some 30 years later, it is NEVER too late to Be The Change in the World and Help End Child Sexual Abuse. It's hard in today's day to not know someone or cross paths with someone who has been affected by this horrible experience. Change can start today! Please join in on my cause and help the victims live the lives that were intended for them.
