Family Secrets My Father raped me and said it was love. I can remember hiding in the bathroom when I was small, scared that my father was going to touch me in places where I did not feel comfortable. Some days when my mother would go out, I would lock myself in the bathroom until she came home... more >>>

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i know exactly what you feel like. i had to put up with the same thing until i was 13 except it wasn't by my dad. it was by a cousin. i still feel dirty but i knwo that God is there to protect me. im thankful for being pace in foster care. just keep your head up and stay strong. God will light the way. jen_Ney, age 15, GA.

I just wanted to tell you that the only person that helped me get through a similar experince is God. He is there no matter what anyone thinks or tells you. Pray to him and he will help you! And your father will find only retrabution from God. Hurting Gods children is wrong and i've been there! Just hold on to him and you'll make it through anything. Anonymous

WHAT AN AWFUL ,SAD STORY. I HOPE HER FATHER GETS WHAT'S COMING TO HIM.THERE IS NO FUTURE FOR SOMEONE LIKE HIM. UGLYNESS, age 28, FL.