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I Was Molested By My Babysitter

When I was 8 years-old, I had a babysitter who was a 16-17 year-old girl who molested me for more than a year. My mom was working two jobs during that time so she wasn't always around and never had any idea what that teenager she paid to look after me was doing. I never spoke up about it at the time because it was all so overwhelming and confusing for me. When she would molest me, I always somehow knew it was wrong and that she could get in trouble if she got caught but I didn't want to get her into trouble because in spite of everything she did, the babysitter and I were close. She was always real nice to me and I saw her as a big sister. Even though I knew what she was doing couldn't have been okay, I could never bring myself to tell anyone and get her in trouble. So I never did during that whole time and my mother was none the wiser. The molestation finally ended when the babysitter had to move away with her family. I didn't speak up about it until I was 13 but by that time, we had no idea where that girl and her family went to so unfortunately, she got away with what she did. I wish I had spoken up about it sooner so she would have been caught because for all I know, she's still out there molesting other children! But over time I've learned to give her the benefit of the doubt. Perhaps she's matured and now regrets what she did. I don't know if I can ever forgive her considering everything she did and how many times she did it, how long she kept on doing it for, but I know I will never forget. Should I ever come face to face with her again, I don't know what I would say but I know I won't let her forget either.
greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
If bringing her justice had been really important, someone would have called the police; believe me, the police would have located her and her family. It should have been of concern that she would likely be caring for other children. It is possible that she "matured" but in general these acts tend to be repeated each time the perpetrator gets away with it. Please consider reporting it if it is still within the statutes of limitations in your state or where you live. Sometimes people like this get older, more cunning and commit other crimes that victimize people. She was wrong to molest you and should be held accountable.
The same thing happened to me when I was 13. Except for that it was by the babysitter and her boyfriend. The difference is that I reported to my mom. My mom took me to a counselor for one session, and the counselor had deemed that I was Ok.That particular babysitter was never allowed to babysit me again.
@PerchingDove Yes, I understand that you were much younger than I was at the time. Please fell free to PM me if you wish to talk more about this. 🤗
@allsfinebime2 Thanks but I don't discuss my molestation with men anymore. It's nothing against you personally though.
@PerchingDove I understand. But if I can ever be of any help? Please do contact me as I can relate to the subject matter at hand. Good luck. 🤗
Cantsayno · 56-60, M
So I can relate. I was sexually taken advantage of by a friends father. He made me believe he was a true friend. I was a low confidence teen and he took full advantage of it. True Pedator. He moved away also, and I never said anything out of embarresement or being labeled gay. I learned later on he was caught and jailed. He is dead now and I can only hope he is paying for his crime in hell !!!!
Spica · 31-35, F
Do you think you can cope?
@Spica Yes. I think I've overcome my molestation for the most part but it still helps being open about it.
Rhodesianman · 56-60, M
I am so sorry that happened to you and very brave of you to speak out , you have my respect .Hope you can put it behind you and enjoy your life .
Uncfred · 61-69, M
I don't know, but just talking about it openly must have helped a little. A brave thing to do.
JavaJoe · 51-55, M
So sorry for your troubling experience! 🤗
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Great attitude!
MartinTheFirst · 22-25, M
So did you like it? 🤔
greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
@MartinTheFirst Sexual molesters and rapists don't do what they do because of sex specifically; they do it for power and control.
MartinTheFirst · 22-25, M
@greenmountaingal how do you know?
greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
@MartinTheFirst I have a degree in Admin. of Criminal Justice, area of specialty is Criminal Psychology, and I worked with violent felons for 25 years.

 
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