I would like to shed light on a topic no one seems to want to talk about. I am in a very sick and dysfunctional family. I'm not going to butter this up or make light of the situation so please edit as you see fit.
My stepmother has been abusing my brothers for the past five years or so. I had no idea until my youngest brother (only 13) came to me and confessed everything. He is doing poorly in school and has been in numerous fights with other students. I believe his behavior is a direct result of what is happening to him at home.
He told me that this b*tch would go into their rooms late at night and touch them inappropriately. She began having sex with my eldest brother when he was 15. He is now 20. My youngest brother is afraid that she will try to have sex with him next since my eldest brother has left the house.
I told my father but he is so busy running after other women that he really doesn't care. He says I'm making things up and that my youngest brother is lying. My eldest brother has moved away from home and won't return our calls. Now I know why.
I want to know if I should go to the police? Where I live, people don't really talk about these things. It will bring shame but I do not care. I want to shout it from the mountain top so that everyone knows what she had done!
Signed,
My Brothers' Keeper
Dear MBK,
ReplyDeleteI commend you for having the courage to speak on something that has been too uncomfortable for people to talk about and address head- on for far too long.
You should absolutely report the matter to the police no matter what you feel the outcome will be. What your step mother did is wrong and has caused tremendous turmoil in your family. Your youngest brother has been crying out for help but has struggled with communicating what exactly is bothering him. Your older brother has dealt with the situation by removing himself from it. I’m sure they will feel some sense of relief and hope knowing that they have a sister who truly cares about their well-being. Continue to show them the kind of love that family should display amongst each other.
It’s a shame that your father has not directed his undivided attention to your family’s needs. Do not let this become your pattern. You are young and from what I can tell, very mature. Hold your head high and be the one to pull your family out of this tragedy.
Walk good,
#TeamWISY
police need to be involved especially since your brother is still a minor. maybe she will go to jail. call them now!!!!
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