okay well about this time last year, my adopted cousin tried to pretty much rape me. TRIED! he didnt get very far, because i punched him and threw up. And i dont know how to get over that. Im jaded from it still. How would i react?? If i see him you know. Because they come over and i dont want it to be awkward or anything. I dont know i keep feeling as though i am making this bigger than what it sounds.
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If it really still gets to you, tell your parents, however be aware that, while they will almost certainly support you, there will be a rift created within the family.
It may be that your cousin thought it was reciprocal, but it may not cos I dont know what happened.
I do understand what you are going through, my brother abused me, and when I told my family I wish I hadn't because I felt they resented me for making them think badly of their son. My parents have now forgotten about it, and I like it that way. I now get on great with my brother, and have forgiven him.
My advice is, tell people if you need to. It may help to tell someone outside the family first. I wouldn't confront your cousin, I would let the whole thing be, unless of course he tries it again, in which case you should definatly tell people and give him a good old slap or knee where it hurts. Theres no way he should be doing that.
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