How do you feel about me being abused by my mom's boyfriend as a child. My neighbors and family knew but didn't do anything.
Did your parents know about the abuse?
I don't want to burden my parents.
I'm very sorry that it happens to you but you should have told your biological parents. Your neighbor and family are just as guilty as the boyfriend if they didn't do anything to stop the abuse especially if they saw it happen. Now you have burdened yourself all these years dealing with the past and obviously, it's been difficult.
I've come a long way and I deserve some peace for once. Besides it's only been a day since I accepted it so I can handle this.
It is terrible that they let this abuse happen, and I am glad that you were able to move on. People should really not allow abuse to go unpunished, but you are very strong for being able to come out of this such an understanding person.