If someone's suffered from being molested as a child and sexually assaulted, but are now adults... do you think they should still tell their parents or anyone?? They don't want to press charges, and it really doesn't affect them anymore.
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It depends on why they want to tell them. Are you telling them to keep another child from being harmed? Or do you have different reasons?
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If it doesn't affect you anymore why are you thinking of telling someone? To be molested and sexually assaulted is an apalling and frightening experience for anyone let alone a child. Whether you like it or not the memories are there in you mind and it DOES help to talk about it. Parents can feel guilty about not being able to protect you so perhaps a close friend who you trust or a counsellor would be better. I know where you're coming from as I had the same dilemma a while back. Hope all goes well for you whatever you choose to do.
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This has to affect the person. YES please let someone know! What if it happens to someone els? The person that's doing this feels that he or she it getting away with it. It needs to STOP!!!! What if you have a daughter or son and this person is still around and they do to your daughter or son what they have done to you, Would it still be OK? Don't let this person keep doing this. This person needs HELP, help them get it even if it means pressing charges. (sak)
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yes they should tell their parents and something should be done.. just because they grew up and got over it doesnt mean that the child molester wont just move on to another victim.
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They should only tell people if they think it will help them get over it, if they haven't already. Some people suffer post-traumatic stress from being molested as children, and sometimes getting it out in the open MIGHT help. Personally, I can't see how everyone and their mothers knowing some pervert molested me would make me feel BETTER, but that's just me. If I'd been molested, I'd try to keep it between me and my therapist. And MAYBE my brother, because we share almost everything... and I'd tell him if he told anyone I'd cut him out of my life, just to drive the whole privacy thing home.
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i did but caused trouble because people dont believe you. if i could do it again i wouldnt have
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I would see a professional. Speaking to the abuser might be helpful for you--but not without consulting a professional. If you feel it doesn't really affect you today--why not leave sleeping dogs lie? -- but see a professional.
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yes, i am suffering from past memories from that same experience never thought it would creep up in my life again but, it did. thought i could just block it out and move on. lived with alot of anger issues and never new why..until yes, figured it out was sexually molested by my dad
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i told a few close friends that i trusted and darned if the exact same thing didn't happen to them. sometimes it is mentioned because we all understand each other. what really sucks is in all 3 cases either family did not believe, or knew and didn't care.
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they should seek professional help first.
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Obviously the people who answered your question have never been molested. You can shout from the rooftops about the scumbag who molested you. He should be exposed for who he is. YOU are the VICTIM and you have NOTHING to be ashamed of. Sweeping this under the rug will continue to haunt you. It is imperative that you get professional help so that you can understand and believe there is no shame in being a victim. So many people who were victimized as a child grow up and self-destruct because of the shame they feel. The perpetrator goes on his merry way leaving a trail of shattered lives in his wake. Please get professional help as soon as possible.
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Tell everyone you know. it is not your fault, but it happens to soooooo many kids. we need to stop it by talking about it. it should not be hidden in any case. Tell everyone you know. Please help end it!!!!!
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It is always good to speak to someone about matters like that. As far as prosecution at this point, it is still viable, because they can extort the accused into a plea without trial, to avoid a large sentence, even without evidence!!! Get some help, but leave the law out of it, if you choose to do so!!!
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I was too embarrassed to tell anyone while it was going on. Now both parents have passed away and it is too late but I did go to group counseling as an adult and heard stories that were worse than mine. Perhaps God has a special place for them type of people. I think it's called Hell.
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