My mother said that to me, too. But when it was my step-father, it became impossible to speak up. I wasn’t worried she wouldn’t believe me. But the expression of it came out in funny ways. “I don’t want to hug him” was code for “he’s molesting me” but she wasn’t listening. There were signs, but never obvious; I could…

I’ve taken this unscientific poll in my groups many times and every woman I know with any depth (me, mother, close friends, coworkers) has been sexually assaulted in some way. As far as molestation, it’s about 50% and it’s usually father or step-father, though teachers are notorious, as well. So, I don’t know what to…