Thank you for sharing your story. I think it's a lot more common than any of us realize. I did not consciously remember my abuse until I was 35. Amazing what the human brain can do to survive.

You are obviously grateful for your wife's support, I am glad that you found one another. I too found someone who was violated as a child. & I'm grateful to have someone who understands me.

I hope there is a special place in hell for the abusers. I don't buy that bullshit of blaming their predatory tendencies on their own abuse. I would literally shoot myself in the head before I would ever hurt a child like that.

All the best to you and yours, stay safe in these unpredictable times. xo