Family predator

Over 20 years ago when I was a child I was repeatedly molested by my moms sisters husband ( my uncle by marriage).i was too scared to tell anyone till years later. When I did tell my mom I was in middle school and she was very angry at me, my aunt came over and I told her what happened and she decided to leave him for a couple months. No one ever reported it so it was swept right under the carpet. Next thing I know they are back together and I see him at EVERY family gathering . I moved away from my home town after finishing high school, and I have avoided going home for the past 10 years for weddings , holidays, and other celebrations because he makes me feel uncomfortable but I always use the excuse that it’s too far to go back home . He makes my skin crawl and I feel like everyone still treats him as part of the family and it makes me want to vomit. Tomorrow we are having a large family gathering and it’s nearby so I have no excuse of missing it , except for the fact that I know he will be there because I saw him in photos already . I do really miss my family , and I know it will be fun to see them. I hate that this man has affected my life for so many years , to the point of me growing apart from everyone. At want point will I take my freedom back and will it not bother me? I’ve asked the lord for help for me to forgive and feel free from the dirty shameful feeling of being a sexual abuse victim, but I still struggle with it. Keep me in your prayers as I am now 28 and hoping to have a fun time with my family even though I’m so disappointed he decided to come too😢