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06/03/2012 07:45 AM
Alexica
Alexica
 
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My littler sister... 14 in just three months. She was raped by a close family friend, repeatedly over the course of the last 7 months. I only just found out three days ago... I witnessed him attempting to rape her again. He tried to get me to be quiet, he tried to guilt me into not saying anything. But I knew that if my sister was ever going to trust me that I had to do this, even if he supported our mother and grandmother.

I have the memory of it glued and etched and burned into the back of my eyelids. The cried of my baby sister and the cried of her rapist in my ears. He pleaded me not to take us away from him, he cried and begged and tried to act like we were friends. No, he can't be my friend. I never want to see his accursed face again unless it's followed my my fist!

I am just turning 17 on Thursday (the day I have to go in front of a judge). My sister is 13, she is also insecure about herself and sees me as a rival. We are also a very poor family. So poor that I may need to drop out to work two part time jobs and to make sure she and her twin brother can make it in life. I have a loving boyfriend who other than my father, is the only man who is allowed to go near my sister so long as I have anything to say about it.

The worst part was, he was a father to us, my father isn't around too much so he took over father duties. He took over financial duties as well. It's so bad that my sister can't count how many times he has raped her! And none of the times has he ever used contraceptive. My sister... Unsure

I am a witness to Rape, message me if your are a witness to Rape.
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06/03/2012 09:10 AM  Top
clemaire
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Hello Alexica. Welcome to the group. I am so very sorry for what your sister and your family have been through. You are a very brave and loving sister. What does your mom have to say about the whole thing? This man deserves to be behind bars for the rest of his life. Don't ever let anyone try to make you feel guilty about the decision you made. You have saved your sister from any future attack by this awful jerk. I think the best thing to do right now is to call RAIIN at 800-656-HOPE. They have specially trained people there to help you. You can also get help from them online at www.raiin.org. From there they can tell you of any crisis centers in your area and possibly refer you and your to some free counseling. I know that some states can help with free legal services too. RAIIN may be able to give you the phone numbers to call for this. In the mean time please use the forum to vent, heal, and make new friends. You will get a lot of support here. Feel free to PM me anytime.

clemaire

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