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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My cousin is serving time for abusing children he babysat when he was a young teen (14). I believe he did it and he claims someone abused him but has refused to identify who.  I also believe he was abused himself and am frustrated he don’t tell who because in all likelihood it’s another family member because he had zero friends growing up.

So my extended family has spent the last 15 years trying to figure out who abused my cousin, and many (including me) think it was my uncle (not my cousin’s father, but an uncle to both me and my cousin).  But there is no proof and the alleged victim is a perp himself and in jail.  It sucks.

My parents and siblings have greatly distanced themselves from this uncle and now that I have kids so have I.  I’m sorry but I just can’t take any risks with my kids.  NONE. OP if you believe this victim, I would keep your kids away too.  Often times here is no concrete evidence, no body fluids, no bruises, no photographic injury.  Things also aren’t always so black and white. You don’t need criminal court level conviction evidence to have an opinion and make a decision.[/quote]

Stick with your gut.

Protect your kids. [/quote]

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