Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
3238640 tn?1346905014

Is this normal?

Often when I'm reminded of my abuse I push it to the back of my head. I dont allow myself to think about it because I know that I'll break down. Did you all find it helpful to let it all out? By that I dont mean talking to a therapist, I mean letting myself remember every detail or talking to my mom about what happened. I guess that's my biggest issue, talking to my mom. She's still married to her husband after he sexually abused me and I dont know how to deal with it. I've been told not to tell my family what he did, and I havent, so they all still treat him kindly. I hate that. I cant blame them though because they dont know. I just dont want to make my mom look bad. She really isnt a bad person but its no secret her and I never had a good relationship. I feel like she doesnt love me, how could she? I cant help but think that when you hold your first child in your arms you think "Im going to protect her" but my mom didnt do that with me. She wasnt there to defend me, she picked his side. How do I cope? Should I leave it in the past, forgive, and move on? Or should I let it all out and stop hiding my pain?
Best Answer
Avatar universal
if the relationship consists of abuse, then it's not healthy anymore. i suggest you leave :)
4 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
757137 tn?1347196453
Yes, she should shout it from the rooftops. The shame is not hers. And vengeance will make the pain go away.
Helpful - 0
484465 tn?1532214032
this is really sad.  forgiveness does not mean reconciliation.  family doesnt necessarily equal friendship.  reconciliation comes w/ an apology and REPENTANCE, the same as required by GOD.  why should we settle for anything less?  
that would be one less of a mother i would have.  she sided w/ the enemy and though you should forgive him as well, lets be real w/ ourselves, you cannot continue a relationship w/ such ppl.  one day you will have children if you dont already.  they can never go visit "grandmas and grandpas".  are these ppl you want to attend family functions w/ and spend holidays with?  no way.  why are they so sick?  for all you know, they were abuse victims by other family members themselves.  i would also tell it to the rest of the family.  you must assume this man will only abuse more children he can get his hands on being he has not acknowledged his wrong and apologized to you.  warn the rest.  you might save someone else from this horror in the process.  
Helpful - 0
757137 tn?1347196453
It is not uncommon for a mother to disbelieve a daughter who tells her that her father, or her stepfather, abused her. Why should this be when a mother normally will fight to the death to protect a child? I know of one case personally where the father was the abuser. The mother must have known what was going on because her husband always spoke inappropriately to young girls. It was subtle and maybe a young girl wouldn't pick up on it. I told my daughters to stay clear of him.

The abuse only became known when the daughter made it public. We were all horrified, but knowing his propensities, believed her. Her mother became "outraged" and divorced her husband. By little giveaways in her behavior, I am convinced she knew all along, but kept her head in the sand because she did not want to give up her way of life. It is as simple and as disgusting as that.

Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Abuse Support Community

Top Relationships Answerers
13167 tn?1327194124
Austin, TX
3060903 tn?1398565123
Other
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
How do you keep things safer between the sheets? We explore your options.
Can HIV be transmitted through this sexual activity? Dr. Jose Gonzalez-Garcia answers this commonly-asked question.
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.