When I was about 14 yrs old, my uncle lived with me and my
mom and my younger siblings. One night I laid with him on the couch and he began to
touch me in the areas that are private. he was drinking that night. He put his
hands down my pants, I think he thought I was sleeping, I just moved a little and tried to
take his hand out, he told me to "SHHHHHH" He went inside me with his
hands......I don't want to go into detail so I will fast forward to the end....I told him
I needed to get a teddy bear, when I really went to go tell my mom. I told my mom
and she flew out of bed....I told her to stop, I was scared he would be mad at me, so I
just stopped her, I don't know why really.
Later on she told me that she had said something to him but I
don't believe she did. She has told many times that I was lying about it. She
doesn't believe me! I also know that a couple of my cousins and even my half sister
have been touched by this EVIL man that I have to call Uncle. It has been almost 5
years since this happened. Is it to late to tell the authorities. I don't want any one
else to go through this and I want him to pay. Even though this was so long ago I
don't feel any better, in fact I feel the same way as I did while it was happening.
Should I tell the authorities and take this to court. My cousins and sister are willing to
testify if I do. Please I could use some advice!
Sickened
Dear Sickened:
It may not be too late to prosecute him since you were
underage at the time. Contact a local center where they counsel abused children and ask
them what the laws are in your state, or call your local state attorney's office and ask
them about the laws. They are the ones who would prosecute the case. If there is a
possibility that he is molesting other young people (most child moslesters don't stop)
please contact the police or child abuse authorities and they will investigate.
It's not unusual for adults to have problems believing one of
their friends or relations would abuse a child. Most abusers seem to be really nice
people, so of course, when a child accuses them, it is often easy for adults to believe
the abuser rather than the child. However, very few children make up stuff like this.
In any event, if you haven't received counseling, find a
professional to talk to about this. It really can help.
God Bless
