I was a child in elementary school and he was my step-father. I was confused and scared. I wanted to stay and protect my newborn sister. I thought my mother would send me to live with an aunt if I spoke up. I decided to stay quiet. Almost a decade later I told my mother and confronted him at the age of 17. I also told my father. At this point I realized it was an open secret in my family. My step-father feared I would report him and he fled the state.