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Thank you for replying and for your compassion. It really means a lot. In answer to your questions.... I've have three different counselors. My last counseling session was back in May. I was supposed to call my counselor and schedule another appointment two weeks later, but I never did. My mother was the person I told that night it was stopped. She's also a sexual abuse survivor, but she doesn't support me. She made sure it was stopped, but she told me I was making a mountain out of molehill and that I should be over it by now. That was many months ago. I have been able to open up to some of my friends at college. They're safe people and fellow Christians that have helped me and taught me so much in such a short time. I haven't talked to my pastor's wife, and my Church doesn't have a youth pastor. I have gotten the opportunity to talk with fellow survivors. My sister is a survivor from the same abuser. I've met so many women and girls that have gone through what I have. I think God might be calling me to ministry for survivors of sexual abuse and rape. I thank you again for replying and support. Just thanks so much. God bless you. =)         -Jerelle

I want to thank you for your reply and prayers for me. And also to let you know that my wife was also sexually abused by her grandfather. What her parents did when they found out was to just sweep it under the rug and tell her to forget it ever happened. And needless to say, that was bad because I think it made her feel betrayed by the very ones who were supposed to protect her, and we are both suffering because of it. Truthseeker is absolutely right; if you can get a handle on this before you marry, it will save you and your spouse years of suffering and sorrow. It is good, very good that you are not keeping silent about it, as silence only makes the wounds continue to fester. May God bless you in your work and encouragement to other survivors, and a hearty welcome.