Just after I found out about the abuse, I contacted my sister, who was out of town on business at the time, but who sent me the best advice I've ever gotten via a text message to my cell phone.
"Start a journal. Write down everything that happens, everything that is said, by whom, and when. Keep track of every detail. You'll want it later."
She was so right. When I was interviewed by the policeman, just before my daughter's interview, he started asking me questions, and I kept checking my notes. He asked to see them, and was amazed. He kept a copy for the evidence in the case. It was the one smart thing I did, and it wasn't even my own idea.
Thanks, sis!!
In July 2008, my babysitter called me. She was in tears. My 7yo daughter and her best friend had told her that they were being sexually abused by the best friend's 13yo brother, who was also my daughter's before-school babysitter for most of the last school year. Bottom line: I paid him to spend time alone, in my house, with my daughter. I thought I knew him. If this blog saves one child, I will be thrilled. If you are new to the blog, read the old stuff from the bottom up. It's worth it.
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