Re: A mothers worst nightmare
hi singlemom,
i agree with the others, you did the right thing in gettng in contact with the authorities.
now the most important thing you can do is focus on supporting your son, thru interviews etc, and show him, keep showing him that you are a) pleased/proud he trusted you as his mom to tell you b) that you believe him, will continue to believe hime and c) will do everything you can to help him through the next stages - that you will do this together etc.
that way you both got a plan, especially you, and your boy has someone and something to hang onto.
i am not sure how old you son is but it is very important you maintain that belief with him. also remember he is still the same boy, this is another thing that you know for him, dont forever make him a victim by unconsciously turning him into the abused boy, if you know what i mean. he is still the same kid.
good luck with it.
kath (ps - i know a bit about this stuff so if you want to PM for extra advise etc no probs - cheers)