Remember that you aren't alone. It's estimated that one-third of all young people in the United States are sexually assaulted by the time they are eighteen. This could be by a stranger, an acquaintance, a date, or a relative. And many young people are abused in relationships. Perhaps the most difficult form of sexual abuse to talk about is incest.
Nobody talks about it, but it can happen in any family.
The offender can be a father, step-father, uncle, older sibling, or other family member. Both girls and boys can be victims of incest. If incest is happening to you, you may be afraid that reporting it will lead to big problems at home, maybe even breaking up your family. A counselor can answer your questions about this and help you figure out what to do. As a teenager, you may have a lot of pressure on you.