COUNSELOR: So Frank, before we start this week,I'd like to actually recap.Because it seemed to me last week was an important session.And there was a lot of anger in the room.You talked about your anger, and wehad spoken about your experience of sexual abuseat the hands of your stepfather.

COUNSELOR [continued]: So I just wanted us to take some time.And I guess I wanted to ask if you'vehad any thoughts or any new feelings thathave come up since last week.

FRANK: Yeah, so OK, I know I got very angry.I'm sorry, but you were talking about thingsthat are quite sensitive.And I feel kind of--I don't know.I feel anger, but I feel like dirty and like ashamed I guess.

COUNSELOR: Well, this is the place to be angry.It's fine to be angry here.I know you said last week that youdidn't want to go to any authorities about this.But I was wondering if you had any further thoughts on that.

FRANK: No, I don't.No, I don't want to do that.Look, my mom is--she's happy.And she doesn't know, and it's just better that way.And so is my brother, and I don't want to, OK?I'm sorry.I know you probably want me to, but that would literallyruin their lives.

FRANK [continued]: And I'm not going to do that to them.It's not fair.I don't think it would make me feel better either.So no, I'm sorry.I actually just don't want to do that.

COUNSELOR: I'm not suggesting that you do.What I'm suggesting is that we explore the possibility herein this safe room.

FRANK: Yeah, I know.But it's not like--if I went to the authorities, then it's not safe for my mom.And it's not safe for my little brother.

COUNSELOR: It feels difficult to talk about it now.

FRANK: I haven't told my momma nothingbecause he told me not to.So it's like he said he'd--I don't know.He said he'd hurt her and stuff if I did say anything.So I didn't tell her.And then I can't--

FRANK [continued]: I didn't want to tell my friends or nothingbecause, I don't know.I was kind of embarrassed I guess.I don't know.He was just kind of scary, so I justdidn't do nothing about it.But now it's good talking to you and stuff I suppose.

COUNSELOR: I imagine you still feel some of thatfear that he instilled in you.

FRANK: Yeah, it's OK because I've moved away so.I don't care about him.He can't-- I know that he can hurt me now.And he's not actually even that big anymore.I could probably fight him or something.But I don't know.

FRANK [continued]: I feel just a little bit like or I justgot a little half brother, like he's like seven now.So that's when I started getting abusive stuff from him,from my stepdad.

FRANK [continued]: I don't know what's happening with him.

COUNSELOR: Your little brother's stillat home with your stepfather.

FRANK: Yeah, yeah, yeah, he's still there.So I'm just kind of worried like he doesn't have anything.He doesn't have anywhere he can go,and I'm just worried that maybe the same thing'shappening again.