Oh my god, I'm just sitting here and sobbing because that was me--oh Janice, I went through the same thing and I vowed to myself my daughter wouldn't suffer the same fate as me--I have been SO overprotective of her and I just refuse to allow anyone near her unless thoroughly checked out by me--but how do you check out a family member? I'm 33 years old and I might as well still be the 3 1/2 year old it happened to because it haunts me every day. God bless your daughter for having the courage to leave and God bless and spare your grandchildren from anymore hurt and fear. I hope you all go to counselling together and try to work to overcome this horror. Just recently, I have also tried to put my past to rest, but with the knowledge that nothing can ever change the pain and shame I carried with me for so many years. Your daughter and granddaughterneed you now and yes, there is soething you can do--confront your demons and go to counselling with them becasue it is a family problema nd not a dirty little secret anymore. You can do this Janice, you are a strong woman and have put up wioth much but I know that the love you have for your daughter and grandkids witll help them get through and survive this ordeal. Here for you in prayer...
As for me in general, I'm sick and feeling just lousy (and now crying too) and I'm going tomake an early night of it. See you tomorrow...