Past Abuse and Current Issue

When I was young I was sexually abused by a family member. My husband is the only person I ever told, and I have come terms with what happened. The person who did it is out of the picture and I am working through the trauma in my own way. It's been hard, and there are times when I still struggle with major trust issues.

Recently we have been attending many family functions with my husband's family, and there is an Uncle who I am not comfortable with. He is constantly winking at me, standing just a little too close, and everytime I turn around he is staring at me. I am worried I am just paranoid because of my history with this, but I feel like a little girl again. I don't know what to tell my husband, or even if I should say anything at all since nothing concrete has really happened... My husband has always been supportive but he has trouble understanding my fears. It's just a gut feeling that something is off. I can just try to avoid him, but I hate feeling like a victim and always looking over my shoulder.