yes, freewill, it happens a lot. i can tell you, as a victim, and as a therapist. i don't have the answers either of the "whys, hows, whats?" because i dealt with my own situation and have a hard time with others due to the anger it causes me.

it is the one situation that i feel i really have a problem with with a patient. and i just found out from a geratric patient last week that he was abused and his mom knew it. he is 90 and i am the first person that he has told about his childhood. it was so sad, i thought i was going to faint. we both cried and cried.

i wish i could help you more. i just don't understand it. i am of the belief that the parent protects the child. period. and i didn't get that.

i am so sorry that you are experiencing pain about this. if you want to talk more, PM me......xoxoxo pat