Should I leave?

My family has accepted the man who sexually assaulted me back as if nothing has happened. I plan to spend a few months to a year away from my family since it's effecting me. I love my family, but I can't pretend like I'm okay with the man who assaulted me still being around. Why did my sister not go through with divorce like she said she was :( Should I leave even if they would be against it?

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hartfire Best Comment

Yes.
Having to be near the person who assaulted you makes it harder to recover from the trauma.

Don't worry about your parents' reaction. Many parents are clingy and overly possessive and controlling. That keeps young people trapped in relationships of dependency. The material and emotional dynamics prevent them from growing into adults.

18-21 is an excellent age to move out of the family home and start learning the skills of independence that lead to maturity as an adult.

You will need a job and a room in a rented share house with other responsible singles.
From there you can do night classes to improve your education and career prospects.