@depressiongirl I just wanted to say thank you so much for trusting us with your experiences - it's a huge privilege that you chose to share that with us.
I am just so sorry that your father hurt you in that way - you should have been able to rely on him to keep you safe, and I'm so sorry he didn't do that. I think you're incredibly courageous to reach out here for support.
There are no rules about what you should or shouldn't do in this situation - you get to make all the decisions now. When you were younger, you might have felt like your power was stolen from you, but now the power is completely in your hands.
I'm wondering if it would be helpful to consider how it might impact on you if you do or don't decide to talk to your father - for example what do you think you might gain, or what do you think the costs might be to you?
Do you have support as you work through this?
If you think it might be helpful to have people to talk things through with some more, 1800RESPECT, Sexual Assault Crisis Line and Blueknot Foundation all have helplines that can offer support, information or referrals and NASASV has a service directory that lists services that may be helpful.
Whatever you decide to do, we're here to listen and to support you in any way we can. 💛
