Family Secrets My Father raped me and said it was love. I can remember hiding in the bathroom when I was small, scared that my father was going to touch me in places where I did not feel comfortable. Some days when my mother would go out, I would lock myself in the bathroom until she came home... more >>>

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thnx for sharing your story it makes me feel like im not the only one in this world i waz abused by my dad it waz small then came major he also said it waz that he loved me ? but i knew it waz wrong and no one on my dads side of the family thinks im lieing so i havent talked to them since the day i came into the system but you just made my dad thank you so much??? taterbug361, age 14, AL.

To All Foster Youth, I too have been molested but never raped. It is a horrible feeling. You feel empty, and sometimes I even pull away from my husband. We are just recently married but even now certain ways that he kisses me even bring back awful feelings. I encourage that you all are getting counseling because it can help. I hope to start soon as now I am 26. I was placed in foster care when I was 12 and before so I was hurt by many people we considered "family." Have hope!!! I am now a teacher and have succeeded and you all will too. If anyone needs encouragment or assistance with maybe services in your area please let me know. I work right now with foster and homeless youth and provide services for them. I can find your county supervser. My email is **email address removed** I wish you all the best! Crysian, age 26, CA.

i am srry u had to go threw that but now u can see how easier it iz so u dnt have to wrry anymo and u just feel better DUVAL-BABY, age 15, TN.