she is no longer living with the abuser (older brother/her father). however, she's living with her mother and step-father...emotionally and mentally abusive. i could write a book on just what i know about her pitiful life. the story is too horrendous and sad. CPS has been involved many times and she always falls thru the preverbial cracks. i've called twice. when she accused her father, she later recanted after her mother very hatefully (and probably abusively) called her a liar. CPS just let it go...just like that.

one positive note...her school counselor is very concerned and seems quite determined to help this child who has massive psychological problems. he said he was going to try to scare parents with CPS into allowing her to attend counseling. i pray for that. she told her counselor about one abuse and he talked with my mother and specifically asked her if there were any other accusations of s**ual abuse. she's still covering for him...she said no UGH! SSDD of the worst kind. the abuse, the head in the sand adults...history repeats itself. i'm thinking of calling her counselor to give him a head's up. i just found out the school that she attends. what do you think about that?

i have to hear anything this child may need to tell me. i did promise her that i would tell no one but my counselor. it gets me off the hook. if i tell t anything and he's mandated to report...well, you know that story.

thank you for caring, angela. i will keep selves as safe as i possibly can. i have asked if any insiders have dealings with niece to please journal them so i'll know. however, i've also asked that i be the only one to deal with any conversations had with the niece.

thank you again.

kd