There's Perks to Being Me, I Suppose

December 27, 2006
Dear Friend,

I am no longer staying at my parents. My brother is staying there, but I am staying with my cousin. I have not told my cousin that my brother offended me again. Mostly because she does not need to know. I am sure she deals with her own trauma.

I cannot close my eyes without thinking he is going to come hurt me. Sometimes I think about how he did touch me, and it excites me. I think I need help.

Love always,
Declan