Thank you for sharing your story with us here. That took courage on your part, but clearly you are a courageous woman.
In my work as a clinician I have come to realize that child sexual abuse is one of the most heinous crimes that one can perpetrate on another. Its impact is lingering and affects not only the victim but those that the victims love as well throughout their lives. You were blessed with a mother who did the right thing even though she knew what the economic consequences of that might be.
In my experience, those individuals who face the trauma of that abuse and work toward healing become incredible, self-actualized individuals. That comes through in your posts. I am glad that your faith has proven to be an anchor for you.
