I will possibly add my story later. But I too was abused in every way growing up, by my step dad. My mom witnesses first had things he did, but yet she wouldn't say or do anything to stop him. and then after...she still stayed with him. I however know that the best thing for me is to walk away from my family cuz the shit they put me through. It will be the hardest thing in my life that I will have to do. The timing just isn't right for me. I admire your courage to step out and confront them about the things that have happened. That takes guts. And no one in their right mind would make something like that up! And thats just like my family's reaction. They pretend like nothing has ever happened. To this day I swear I will never be alone in a room with my step dad cuz he makes sick comments and wants me to do stuff to him. I hope you are able to get out of there cuz things probably won't look up until you do. I know the hell you are going through. Also for me, it did help to see a therapist. I still see one! And im not embarassed about it one bit because its helping me. And seeing one doens't make me crazy. Well, I hope you are able to get out some time soon and that you are able to move on in life. I once again have to say that I admire you for confronting your family about it. Hope things get better hun!