Wolfgirl - I can relate to the comment your mother made to you. My Mother said to me: "At least he didn't kill you."
But I was so F'n pissed when she said that to me! WTF is she thinking, I thought to myself. I never told her exactly what I thought of her. I tried but all I got from her was: "move on", "it's over", "there is nothing you can do about it now".
I don't know if I can ever truly forgive her for her reaction or really non-reaction when telling her about my father abusing me. I was so upset that she didn't leave him. I wondered if it happened to one of her other children if she would have a different reaction. I know I can never change my Mother's way of thinking. She is crazy and in denial due to her own childhood abuse that she never dealt with.
The abuse was a secret I thought I would take to my grave. I am still shocked at times that I actually told. I am so happy that I did. Though I have more work to do; I have never been more emotionally stable in my life.
I learned to deal with the abuse through therapy. I have taken responsibility for my own happiness. There are times when I feel pity for myself but I know now I can change my life. I have the power to stop the cycle of abuse.