I'm so sorry you're going through all this. On one hand, it sounds like your family cares enough about you to want you to get counseling. On the other hand, I can't blame you for feeling "cornered."
I'm sorry you feel you can't tell your parents. Personally, I think you need to talk to someone neutral, like a counselor. By not holding your cousin responsible for his attack upon you, it's letting him get away with it. Who knows if he'll do the same to someone else. However, who knows how your family would react, if you did tell them about your cousin. A counselor could help you work out your feelings and fears.
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I'm so sorry you're going through all this. On one hand, it sounds like your family cares enough about you to want you to get counseling. On the other hand, I can't blame you for feeling "cornered."
I'm sorry you feel you can't tell your parents. Personally, I think you need to talk to someone neutral, like a counselor. By not holding your cousin responsible for his attack upon you, it's letting him get away with it. Who knows if he'll do the same to someone else. However, who knows how your family would react, if you did tell them about your cousin. A counselor could help you work out your feelings and fears.
Wishing you well and resolve.
August 19, 2009 - 5:14pmThis Comment
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