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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 281225" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>Mattsmom</p><p> </p><p>I'm a survivor of severe sexual abuse. And I must say as a survivor myself that I admire both your strength and your courage. You are an amazing woman. And your family is very lucky to have you in their ranks.</p><p> </p><p>That said, confronting sexual abuse even as an adult can be traumatic for many. Many have issues accepting they weren't at fault and fear the reprocussions.</p><p> </p><p>Sadly your Dad's story is fairly typical for a sexual abuser. I know. My brother is one and his story sounds awfully close to this one. Except he was caught many many years ago and served 4 yrs. Yet he doesn't register with the state as he's supposed to and there have been mult women with children in his life since. Sad but true.</p><p> </p><p>If I were in your position, with an opportunity to put this guy behind bars once and for all, I'd go for it.</p><p> </p><p>I'd discuss it with your newly found family fairly the way you did hear. Explain to them, just put it right out there with no obligations Be understanding of those who just can't face it. But you may be surprised at how many may actually jump at the chance to stand behind you and spare another innocent life the pain they've had to bare. It can be quite a healing process for all involved.</p><p> </p><p>Everything happens for a reason. These newly found family members may have been lead to you to help them heal and help them save another life.</p><p> </p><p>I'll be praying hard for you and your family. I hope you're able to get some justice.</p><p> </p><p>(((hugs)))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 281225, member: 84"] Mattsmom I'm a survivor of severe sexual abuse. And I must say as a survivor myself that I admire both your strength and your courage. You are an amazing woman. And your family is very lucky to have you in their ranks. That said, confronting sexual abuse even as an adult can be traumatic for many. Many have issues accepting they weren't at fault and fear the reprocussions. Sadly your Dad's story is fairly typical for a sexual abuser. I know. My brother is one and his story sounds awfully close to this one. Except he was caught many many years ago and served 4 yrs. Yet he doesn't register with the state as he's supposed to and there have been mult women with children in his life since. Sad but true. If I were in your position, with an opportunity to put this guy behind bars once and for all, I'd go for it. I'd discuss it with your newly found family fairly the way you did hear. Explain to them, just put it right out there with no obligations Be understanding of those who just can't face it. But you may be surprised at how many may actually jump at the chance to stand behind you and spare another innocent life the pain they've had to bare. It can be quite a healing process for all involved. Everything happens for a reason. These newly found family members may have been lead to you to help them heal and help them save another life. I'll be praying hard for you and your family. I hope you're able to get some justice. (((hugs))) [/QUOTE]
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