Hi CaseyJJ,
Welcome to the forums and thank you for reaching out to us.
I am so sorry you have had a long wait for a reply.
Your situation is a complicated one and I am sorry that you are going through such a difficult emotional time.
Firstly, I am glad to hear that you are supporting your daughter through this even at the expense of your other relationships. I also understand your grief and confusion surrounding your family members not understanding the gravity of the situation.
It is a shock when you discover the people you thought you knew, turn out to be completely different. It will take some time to come to terms with. I have been through the loss of my family, although in my case it was accidents and illness so I can tell you it does get easier with time but will always be there to some extent.
I think you may need to ask yourself what possible reason they could have to side with the perpetrator and not with the innocent victim? If they knew about the assault and it was not divulged, why was it not divulged?
Forgive me for saying this, but it sounds like your family does not return the love and adoration you have felt for them.
I hope you will consider some counselling to help both of you get through this difficult time in your lives.
Please continue this conversation if you are comfortable doing so.
You are in my thoughts,
indigo
