Season 2 Episode 8

ntra-familial sexual abuse is sexual abuse perpetrated by a relative or close family member. In this form of abuse, a family member involves a child in (or exposes a child to) sexual behaviors or activities. The “family member” may not be a blood relative, but could be someone who is considered “part of the family,”   A child who has been abused by a close family member lose trust in everyone. Knowing that the abuser is liked—or even loved—by other family members makes it all the more difficult for the abused child to tell others about the abuse. A child who has been abused by a family member is more likely to blame herself or himself for the abuse than those who are abused by someone outside the family unit. This is particularly true of older children, who may be all too aware of the effect that disclosing the abuse will have on other family members.  In today’s episode, we talk to you young woman who, at the age of 16 was indecently assaulted by her uncle. For many years, the uncle pestered the girl to engage in sex and would send inappropriate and indecent messages to her