Tigersassy,

That took much bravery and courage to post and I for one am honored that you allowed me to read your story. You have endured so much that no one ever deserves to endure and you are still bravely standing.

You really need to try to trust someone else. A teacher, a policeman, a neighbor. Someone who can get you the help you need. If you go to one of these people they should immediately remove you from this home and get you to a safe place.

You indicate you'd like to press charges on the friends father and that's fine. But, if you did go to the authorities, with you being a minor, they would also press charges against family or that babysitter as well.

Please keep in contact and let us know how you are doing. You deserve to be safe and I hope you find that safety soon.

Tranquility