I was molested by my stepfather three years ago and I have only just gotten back to a stable place both mental and physical. It took me nearlly a year to tell my mum what happened and nearlly two years to stop self harming. My mum made me promise not to tell anyone or my little brothers for her and my brothers sake so I never did. Recently I told my 17 year old brother (I’m 20) because I needed someone to talk about it and he’s not that keen on our stepfather anyway. I’m a very emotional person and my mum and dad have been very emotionally manipulative about the situation and make me feel bad every time I say I want to talk to someone. I’ve decided that I don’t want to have them in my life for a few months so I can get my head round what to do.

My boyfriend and I are TTC our first baby together as we have been together for 3 years and have been living together for two years and I really don’t want my parents to be part of our babies life.

I feel so lost when I think about what to do as I don’t want my little brothers to lose his mum and dad but at the same time I don’t want him in danger. If anyone has any advice I would eternally greatful as it’s not exactly something you can talk about with other people.

Much love x