by janjones » Thu Mar 07, 2013 10:27 am
I don’t think what Rob Que said about turning yourself in will help. The worst of it sounded like it happened when you were just 14, pretty much a kid yourself. You saw something in a video and copied it, as kids sometimes do. It wasn’t right, but it happened and it’s over now. You know better. You have told your therapist about it. You have told your mom too. These are people who know you in real life and presumably want the best outcome for both you and your brother. It’s really good your mom knows as she can watch for any signs that this has adversely affected your brother and help him get therapy or whatever he may need.
Really, what would turning yourself in accomplish? You say your brother doesn’t seem to remember this. If you were to go to the authorities, your brother would likely have to press charges or testify for anything to happen legally. I doubt he would want to do that. If he does remember, the legal process wouldn’t likely be a positive experience for him. I think you are doing what you need to do. You stopped what you now know is wrong. You admitted this to your therapist and mom, which was very difficult, and you are trying to be the best brother you can be. Let your therapist know you are having problems dealing with the guilt and you are having suicidal thoughts.
You do deserve a normal, good life and it’s not too late (at just 17!) to have that.
Take care,
Jan
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