if you had been abused as a child, but had kept it secret for about 15 years, would you ever do anything about it if it menat your whole world falling aprt if you did?
if everone thinks the person who did it is an ok person, and if you tell they might not belive you, but if they DID belive you your whole life would change forever, prob for the worst?

yes. i just read this book today and you may find it helpful/hopeful.

http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-These-W.../dp/0977769100

yes.

yes. if i thought it would protect someone else.

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I CARRIED A WATERMELON

I have a friend who was abused. I've seen the way the stress of keeping it quiet all these years has destroyed his life and his self esteem. He has a terrible substance abuse problem because it is the only way he can silence the memories.

I would tell. The fallout from holding in in can be just as horrible as whatever may happen by bringing it out into the light.