Johnna

:sad02: I agree that you should report your uncle, I'm sure you don't want cause more stress to your family, but its not fair or healthy to you to keep dealing with that, and he could be doing the same things to other family members or people. So you could be protecting not only yourself, but potentially others too. You don't deserve any of this, and I'm very sorry to hear about it.
Stay strong :medieval: remember that you're not alone, and there's always people there for you who care, and love you, who you can talk to. I know its sometimes a lot easier to talk to people you don't know in real life, and there's nothing wrong with that. Personally its easier for me to give advice to someone I don't know. :mario: Don't be scared to tell your family how you feel, they might feel alone right now too and might even feel comfort in knowing someone else is also sharing the burden of their stress. <3 <3 <3 And try your best to have a happy holidays. :santa: :pope: :party: :yum:
 
(This is only my second forum post, andI just learned about the emojis, so I apologize for my overuse of them haha)

oh sweet girl! I know you won't believe this at first, but please, please try.... NONE OF THIS -- NONE --- is on your shoulders. I know it feels that way. I can tell how deeply and how beautifully you care for those around you, and that is to be commended, but NONE of this is on you. People have terrible things happen. People do terrible things. It's a horrible feeling to see things crumbling around and you and feel powerless, but I promise you that you are no powerless. You can do one very important thing: You can report your despicable uncle.
 
I know he's threatened you, but I promise you, promise you, promise you- THAT IS WHAT ABUSERS DO. They create fear in their victims so they can keep doing what they want. PLEASE KNOW you are stronger than this! You can make a positive difference for your life, and for the lives of others. The truth WILL come out- and you are not protecting anyone but your abuser. He is a sick man who is no doubt hurting others- PLEASE stop him.
 
We're all here for you if you need us. I can get you in touch with an advocate in your area. We will put a stop to this.

Thank you all so, so much (I've reached my maximum likes for the day, or else they'd all have likes from me).
 
I really, truly appreciate the support from all of you. I reported him last year, but unfortunately, that got nowhere since he had left by the time I actually mustered up the courage to do anything. And honestly, I guess it was really not a wholehearted effort. But it makes perfect sense, and it's exactly what I should do. And if I see him again this year, I think I'll finally speak up before it's too late. I'm just kind of tired of being afraid, and more than that, I don't think I could live with myself if I found out he was doing this to anyone else.
 
Then again, I always tell myself I won't chicken out the next time, but it's gotten pretty ridiculous by this point. I started thinking that it's been going on for almost two-thirds of my life now, and I just want myself and everyone around me to be happy. Thanks for the support, TDN <3 You're absolutely right; it's much easier to hide behind the computer and say this than it is to come forward and talk to people in real life. But I'm glad I've got you :wub_anim:

:sad02: I agree that you should report your uncle, I'm sure you don't want cause more stress to your family, but its not fair or healthy to you to keep dealing with that, and he could be doing the same things to other family members or people. So you could be protecting not only yourself, but potentially others too. You don't deserve any of this, and I'm very sorry to hear about it.
Stay strong :medieval: remember that you're not alone, and there's always people there for you who care, and love you, who you can talk to. I know its sometimes a lot easier to talk to people you don't know in real life, and there's nothing wrong with that. Personally its easier for me to give advice to someone I don't know. :mario: Don't be scared to tell your family how you feel, they might feel alone right now too and might even feel comfort in knowing someone else is also sharing the burden of their stress. <3 <3 <3 And try your best to have a happy holidays. :santa: :pope: :party: :yum:
 
(This is only my second forum post, andI just learned about the emojis, so I apologize for my overuse of them haha)