Victims of Abuse - Page 2

Originally posted by: return_to_hades

Recently a close friend confessed that she had been molested by a relative when she was a teen. It has been ages since the incidents and now she has moved on and is well settled in life.

She never told her family and wants to forget everything and keep moving on. A few friends feel she should confide with her parents because this is something people should know. She is hesitant because the molester is an elderly respected family member and she does not want to stir trouble.

In a situation like this what should people do. Is it time to leave the past behind and look at positive things in the future - or should one face the past and confess to protect other potential victims.

She has to confess inorder to protect other potential victims. Usually, as in this case, the victim doesnot confide to others and the molester get more opertunity to continue his bussiness and therefore more victims.

How would you react if a family member confided that they are/were being abused - specially if they accuse a respected family member? Without any specific evidence other than one persons word against another how should families handle situations.

Cases like this there is no need of evidence. Surely I believe the child or victim, evenif the accused is a respectable member of the family/family friend. This type of people do not deserve any mercy.

Now a days most of women magazines and periodicals are publishing articles relating to similar issues and people are more aware of these incedents. But sure it is shock when an elder member of the family or a respectable family friend turned to be a wolf, but have to overcome it and help the victim. It is the responsibility of a sensible parent/ relative / friend.