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babyapple · 02/02/2021 19:59

Hello lovely ladies

I don’t usually post here but thought maybe someone can offer help. DD16 revealed to us in December that she has been sexually abused by her paternal grandfather for many years. It’s been something I’d never have thought I’d come across in a million years but ok, we are dealing with the fall out. I’m wondering if there is anyone else in the same situation? I think she would love to talk to other teens that have been in a similar situation. Anyone have any idea where there might be online chat/support groups? She is going for counselling etc but what keeps reoccurring is her sadness that ‘they don’t know what it’s like’ which none of us do. I figured it would be worth asking. My apologies if this isn’t appropriate here. Any help is really really appreciated x

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MadameTuffington · 03/02/2021 17:01

Hello OP - so sorry that your DD is dealing with this. I worked with 11-16 yr olds for 14 years (left the job 5 years ago) - There are many online chat forums for teens who have experienced abuse - my advice is just Google it and go from there. I would also contact Young Minds and Rethink who are both excellent - telephone waiting times can be lengthy at the moment but please bear with.

Sending lots of love to you and your DD 🌸🌸

babyapple · 03/02/2021 22:49

Thank you, I’ll have a look. I’m just worried about open Chatrooms because if I was a vile person looking for victims that’s exactly where I would be looking :( but I will have a look and hope I can find a safe site. Thank you for doing this job, I imagine you must have heard so many sad stories. It can’t have been easy :(

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MollyAlly · 10/02/2021 23:53

@babyapple I was going to say the same thing! I wouldn't encourage seeking any sort of support or help as we all know it is a very open ended virtual world out there unfortunately with many nasty people who might take advantage of our vulnerabilities! Sometimes talking about it doesn't help but ensuring that she has her family's support all the time- this feeling might ease her pain. I am so sorry you all have to go through this horrible thing

AIMD · 11/02/2021 19:08

Hi op. Im
Not sure if napac would be able to offer any advice. They age for adult survivors but I wonder if they were know of any services/support groups for young people she could access local to you.

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