**Content Warning** This piece discusses rape and child sexual abuse by a family member.
If you need help, call The National Sexual Assault Online Hotline in the US at 800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673). You can also find resources and get help online at RAINN (https://rainn.org).
Today I got the call that I have been not wanting to receive. I have known that my father has Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Parkinson's since May of 2020. It's been hard to make decisions for the person who I have felt caused me so much hurt.
At the age of seven years old till the age of 14, my father would abuse me sexually and physically. Continue reading...
