
Sexual Abuse Support Group
Sexual abuse is a relative cultural term used to describe sexual relations and behavior between two or more parties which are considered criminally and/or morally offensive. Different types of sexual abuse involve: Non-consensual, forced physical sexual behavior such as rape, incest or sexual assault, or psychological forms of abuse, such as verbal sexual behavior or...

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I have not always known that i was molested as a child and the memory surfaced a few years ago. The memories are haunting me and i just want to forget about it. My very good friend is my abusers niece. While the family see him for who he is, i still feel like they have this standoff-ish presence towards me. I would never tell my friend what happened, but i hear she knows. Yet, while im with her at her house i keep wondering," do they know i know"? " I dont want to not be friends with her, but i feel like i should ask her mom if it is bothering her that we are friends or if she has a problem with it... What do you think?
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Do you think at this stage it is the right thing to do? Or do you think it would be better to let things go as they are and slowly let your friend you develop simple but not leading conversations in general about sexual abuse? I don't ussally come out with it with someone at risk. I ussally take the round about approach if i think they are at risk. Ussally in the a short period of time they open up to me without ever knowing my history. only after they have opened up aboutthe subject do I let them know about me and only at a minimal level.
Do you think it would be better to stay aware of the situation and focus on your healing?
If you think she is at risk then you need to do what you think is right.
I would only suggest that staying focused on your needs should be first and anything you do with her should be only if she really is at risk. and this may take time to figure out. I wouldn't want you to come clean only to have it blow up in your face and you loose a good friend.
good luck