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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can someone explain why it's so hard for the victim to share this information? I know this question sounds cold but I'm really trying to understand the struggle. [/quote]

They might fear that they would not be believed.  They might fear that their loved ones would choose the side of their abuser over them, or even turn against them (I've seen it happen, especially where the abuser is charismatic, popular, etc.  ).  They might have had a hard time admitting to themselves that their parent, who was supposed to love them more than anyone else, abused them.  They might feel ashamed of what happened to them, even though it wasn't their fault.  They might fear that others would see them as shameful or dirty.  Having not told anyone as a child, they might have a hard time breaking the habit of silence.  They might not want to hurt the rest of the family by sharing this information.  They might feel some kind of loyalty to their abuser (who was, after all, their parent).

This is just off the top of my head.  [/quote]

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