Oh Beth, I'm so sorry that happened to you. I wish I knew what else to say. I undestand about being glad your step-father is dead; I feel the same about the world being safe from my biological father. When he died we found evidence of his desire to abuse children and women dating back to his first years teaching (yep. he was a teacher, horrifying) and continuing until the years near his death. I was glad to see that danger end and hope he hadn't successfully harmed anyone in many years.

Hugs to you.