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I can,t imagine what you are going through.  But  I was sexually abused as a child by a very close family member and again what has helped me the most surrounding myself with healthy people. Even when I did not want want too.  When I was a young teenager it was me against the world every one was out for something of their own( or so I thought) and I trusted no one.  I went to counseling but I was not honest so that did not work so I ran of and got married two weeks after I turned 18.  That did not work either.  I would really suggest that you make sure that even though the truth hurts and that she may believe no one cares about her even though they say they do that you remind her every day every minute no matter what no matter where you will always love her that she is a worthy person.  To open up and talk about the shame the pit of emptiness she feels about loosing a person so close to her.  Keep her in counseling no matter how long it takes she needs to know you will never let go and that there is a future and a good future for her.  Iwould say that maybe you should go to counceling too. A behavior therapist can be a great asset at these times to teach you how to deal with her. God be with you and your family. Missy.