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The Sun
19 hours ago
- General
- The Sun
Sex I had with my brother haunts me and I'm so worried history will repeat itself I can't leave my own kids together
DEAR DEIDRE: THE inappropriately close relationship I had with my brother is now ruining my experience of motherhood. I'm so scared that history will repeat itself that I can't leave my young children alone together, and I panic when they touch each other. When I was 17 and my brother was 18, we had a secret relationship — which I instigated. What started as naive, teenage experimentation turned into an incestuously sexual relationship, which lasted until I left home. I've never told a soul about it, and neither has he. It wasn't abusive but we are both aware it was socially unacceptable and against the law, and feel ashamed of what happened. I can't explain it, except to say that we were brought up in a strictly religious household where sex was considered to be a sin. Neither of us was allowed to date or go out to parties and the like. We were also exceptionally close, perhaps because we were so near to each other in age, without many friends. I'm now 39 and married with two young children — a boy and a girl who are six and four. He's still single. We're still in touch but we don't talk about the past. I didn't dwell on it until my daughter became a toddler, and began to interact with her brother. Spotting the signs your partner is cheating Suddenly, I felt terrified of what might occur if I didn't prevent it. I started keeping my kids apart, making them play alone in their rooms. If I see them play-fighting, I pull them apart. My husband is starting to notice. I know this isn't normal, and I worry it's harming their development. Please help. All I want is for my children to have a happy, ordinary childhood. DEIDRE SAYS: You're brave to admit what happened and to ask for help. You're not a bad person. Clearly you love your children and don't want to damage them. But, as you're aware, it's important they are allowed to interact normally. What occurred between you and your brother was unusual – though not unheard of – and it's very unlikely history will repeat itself, especially if your children aren't brought up in the strictly religious way you were. It sounds like you may be more traumatised by what happened – and more guilty about it – than you'd allowed yourself to believe. Speaking about this to people who understand and won't judge will help you. You can talk in confidence to (0808 800 5000). You would also benefit from counselling. Read my support pack, How Counselling Can Help. PAL HAS CROSSED THE LINE DEAR DEIDRE: MY boyfriend never liked how close I was to my male mate, but I told him it was platonic. Now I'm worried his fear was well-founded, after my friend crossed a line. I'm 29, my partner is 30 and we've been together two years. My pal and I have known each other since uni. We'd meet for drinks or text about music and life – nothing flirty. My boyfriend didn't love it but I told him there he had nothing to fear. Yet a few nights ago, when my friend walked me home after a gig, without warning he grabbed me and kissed me on the mouth. I pushed him away and told him he was out of order. He just shrugged and said he 'had to try'. I told my boyfriend immediately – but instead of supporting me, he called me a cheat and stormed out. I'm upset at how they've both behaved. How can I get life back on track? You can contact (0808 168 9111), who can offer free, confidential help. You did the right thing by being honest with your boyfriend, but his reaction isn't fair or helpful. Jealousy can be painful, but it shouldn't lead to unfair accusations. Consider having a calm conversation when he's ready, explaining how his response to this situation has made you feel. PORN AND BISEXUAL CONFUSION DEAR DEIDRE: MY addiction to inter-racial porn is stopping me from developing relationships. I think I need help but I don't know what sort. I am a 25-year-old man. I have dated women but I have never had a sex life. The first few times I attempted sex were a complete failure and an embarrassment so I stopped trying. I then discovered porn and I find it suits me best to watch it. I am a white guy but I especially like watching white women with black men. It literally makes me stop in my tracks if I am out in the street and I see a white woman and a black man together. I know full well that my addiction is preventing me from developing relationships. I am worried that I might be bisexual too, as I can be turned on by both men and women. I am so confused. DEIDRE SAYS: Online porn is designed to be addictive and it is brave of you to admit to having a problem. My support packs Internet Pornography Worry? and Addicted To Sex have lots of information about this and on where you can turn for help. The best way to try to understand more about your sexuality is to talk through your feelings with someone who understands. Contact (0300 330 0630) for confidential advice and my support pack, Bisexual Questions, will help you, too. WIFE'S DOGS ARE RUINING MY LIFE DEAR DEIDRE: MY wife has just bought another dog after we had to have two rehomed a year ago because the neighbours complained about the noise they made. They wouldn't stop barking if we left them on their own and were still pretty noisy even when one of us was there. I am 44 and my wife is 39. We have been together for ten years. We both work full time and are often out in the evening, so the dogs were left alone for quite long periods on our work days. One of our neighbours became very aggressive when he complained about the noise. He swore at me and my wife and threatened us. It was a very stressful time and in the end it really got to me – the constant barking of the dogs, the rows I was having with my wife about it and then this neighbour having a go at me every time I went outside. One day I ended up in a fight with this guy when he saw me in the nearby pub – all because of the dogs. The police were called to break it up. After that, the only option I could see was that the dogs had to be rehomed. My wife was very much against it and still resents me for making it happen. I thought that was the end of it, but she has now spent money which we can't afford on a puppy. She didn't even ask my opinion. I arrived home one evening to find the dog in our kitchen. Worse still, even though it cries all night she is talking about getting another one. I wish she could see what it's doing to me. DEIDRE SAYS: She is disregarding your feelings. You need to talk to her and explain how hurtful her behaviour is. Things can be different this time but your wife needs to understand the puppy needs proper training. You can talk to the vet for advice on classes. Your puppy also needs plenty of exercise once it is old enough. The result will be a happier, more settled dog and your neighbours will benefit, too.
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Malay Mail
Decade of incest horror: Melaka mechanic caught for raping daughter since she was 8
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — Police in Melaka arrested a 41-year-old man suspected of raping his daughter for the past 10 years at their home in Taman Tambak Paya Harmoni yesterday evening. The case came to light when the victim, now 18 years old, revealed her father's abusive behaviour to her mother at approximately 10pm last Saturday, Berita Harian reported. Following this revelation, the woman fled to Kuala Lumpur with all her children with help from her brother at around 12.30am on Sunday. The housewife had previously suspected her husband's incestuous acts but lacked concrete evidence to take action. The eldest daughter, who works at a goldsmith, told her mother that she had been raped by the suspect since she was eight years old, with the most recent incident occurring earlier this month. Other children also informed their mother that the suspect had attempted similar acts against them, while the man regularly beat the children causing injuries, but the wife did not file police reports due to threats from the suspect. The woman subsequently filed a report at the Tiang Dua Police Station to facilitate her daughter's medical examination at the hospital, leading to further police investigation and the mechanic's arrest. Melaka Police Chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar confirmed the case report and the suspect's arrest, saying the latter has been remanded for seven days starting yesterday until Monday to assist investigations under Section 376B of the Penal Code for incest. The offence is punishable by between 10 and 30 years' imprisonment as well as caning.
News.com.au
03-08-2025
- News.com.au
‘Is my brother my son?': DNA bombshell after 10yo ‘raped' by mum
A sexual assault survivor who suspects his younger brother may be his son has received a bombshell update after a US court ordered a DNA test to uncover the truth. Logan Gifford, from Las Vegas, was just 10 years old when his mother, Doreene Gifford, first 'raped' him inside the family home. He endured the unimaginable at the hands of his own mother for six years, during which time, she gave birth to another son. In 2015, a 16-year-old Logan reported what was happening at home to police, with prosecutors later charging Doreene with sexual assault with a minor and incest. For the best lifestyle coverage in Australia — download the app direct to your phone. Doreene Gifford maintained her innocence and took an Alford plea on lesser charges, including attempted sex assault, incest and lewdness with a child under 14, People reports. An Alford plea, essentially a plea of no contest, means a defendant does not admit guilt, but accepts imposition of a sentence. Doreene was sentenced to 8-20 years in prison, according to 8 News Now. The judge also ordered Doreene to register as a sex offender. Logan, now 26, has become the full-time carer of his sibling – who is disabled – in January and subsequently filed a paternity case asking a judge to order an advanced DNA test to determine who is his brother's biological father. But after a judge ordered the genetic testing in May, the results have just come in, delivering an 'inconclusive' finding. Test results showed Logan and his father's DNA both matched 99.9 per cent to the sibling, leaving the court unable to determine paternity, a new report from 8 News Now said. DNA testing involving a parent and sibling is scientifically complex, as both Logan Gifford and his brother share the same DNA, making extracting a conclusive answer incredibly difficult. Following the results, the judge has offered Logan Gifford the option of pursuing more advanced testing, which could identify his sibling's biological father. Logan first started sharing his story as an effort to raise money to help his legal case, writing on GoFundMe that he is 'a survivor of a nightmare I never chose'. 'This isn't just about me anymore. I believe my brother might be my son, a haunting possibility tied to the abuse I suffered around the time he was conceived,' he wrote. 'I've filed a paternity petition to get answers, not just for me, but for him – he deserves the truth. 'The court process is tough, and with his cognitive struggles and our complicated family history, I need help to secure his future and give him the life he deserves.' Logan also spoke of his 'shame' growing up as a male sexual abuse survivor, explaining how he felt 'disbelief' at social services for 'missing the signs and left me unprotected'. 'Too many men suffer in silence, and I'm determined to change that,' he added. Logan previously described how he didn't have a 'traditional childhood' after being exposed to drug use from an early age and regular encounters with child protective services. The Nevada Parole Board granted Doreene Gifford parole in July, 2024. She was reportedly remanded into custody for a parole violation and later released, and now resides in Massachusetts.
Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Yahoo
He Says He Was Sexually Abused by His Mother: Is His Younger Brother Actually His Son?
Logan Gifford says his mother sexually abused him as a child — and now, a DNA test has left him questioning whether her youngest son is also his childNEED TO KNOW Logan Gifford alleges his mother, Doreene Gifford, sexually abused him as a child She gave birth when Logan was 11 — a paternity test showed both Logan and his biological father are likely matches Doreene was convicted of attempted sexual assault and incest in 2015A Las Vegas man who says his sex offender mom subjected him to years of childhood sexual abuse now fears the unthinkable: that his younger brother may also be his biological son. Logan Gifford, 26, has stepped in to care for his 15-year-old younger brother — the child their mother gave birth to when Logan was 11 years old. The teen has disabilities, according to Logan, who said his brother requires additional support at home and school. Their mother, Doreene Gifford, was convicted in 2015 of attempted sexual assault, incest and lewdness with a child under 14, per court documents. Logan maintains that his mother repeatedly sexually assaulted him throughout his childhood, beginning when he was 10 and continuing for seven years, per the Las Vegas Review-Journal, 8 News Now and his GoFundMe initiative for court took an Alford plea — meaning she did not admit guilt but acknowledged that prosecutors had enough evidence to convict — and was sentenced to 8 to 20 years in prison when Logan was 17. "Sending her to prison was halfway vindicating since I thought the largest problem of my life was originally dealt with," Logan told 8 News Now. After nine years behind bars, Doreene Gifford is now a registered sex offender in Nevada — she was released on parole in July of 2024, but was arrested this January after violating a condition that she have no victim contact. She was not listed in Clark County inmate databases as of August 2025; Logan told 8 News Now she currently resides in Massachusetts. In a statement on his GoFundMe for legal expenses, Logan said he is now in a custody battle over the teen, who had previously been living with their biological father. "I believe he might be my son, a haunting possibility tied to the abuse I suffered around the time he was conceived," Logan wrote. 'Look at the mess that I'm left with,' he told the Review-Journal. 'I didn't ask for any of this. I was a child when all of this happened and yet now I'm responsible for picking up the pieces of something that really is still continuing to have an impact in my life and dragging me to deal with that. I feel that as though it is my obligation or my duty to [him] to do this and find out who his biological father really is.' Earlier this year, Logan filed a paternity petition in Clark County Family Court and asked for a judge to approve an advanced DNA test. He told 8 News Now and the Review-Journal that his DNA and that of his biological father both matched the teen's at 99.9%, suggesting that either man could be the father, due to shared genetic overlap among judge offered Logan the option of pursuing more advanced testing, which could help clarify the boy's parentage. DNA testing between a full sibling and a potential father can be challenging because both may share about 50% of their DNA with the child. Full siblings often match at the same genetic markers used in standard paternity tests, making it difficult to determine paternity without advanced genetic methods or additional family samples. "It's ugly and visceral, but it doesn't change the fact but it needed to be done," Logan told 8 News Now. "If it comes back negative, I'm still filing for custody, because it doesn't change the obligation that I have to him now." If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go to . If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor. Read the original article on People
News.com.au
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
400 video games with rape, incest, child abuse pulled from Steam
More than 400 games depicting rape, incest and child abuse have been pulled off of a gaming platform after an Australian non-profit called on payment processors to cut ties. Collective Shout, an Australian non-profit that fights the sexualisation of women and girls, shared an open letter on Monday calling on payment processors to cease ties with gaming platforms such as Steam. Steam, a digital storefront for gaming owned by American company Valve Corporation, was hosting close to 500 games that depicted rape, incest and child abuse material. MasterCard, PayPal, Visa, Paysafe Limited and Discover were some of the payment processors named in the open letter. 'A Collective Shout team member has conducted extensive research using a Steam account set up for this purpose. She has documented content including violent sexual torture of women, and children including incest related abuse involving family members,' the open letter read. 'These games endorsing men's sexualised abuse and torture of women and girls fly in the face of efforts to address violence against women. We do not see how facilitating payment transactions and deriving financial benefit from these violent and unethical games, is consistent with your corporate values and mission statements. 'We request that you demonstrate corporate social responsibility and immediately cease processing payments on Steam and any other platforms hosting similar games.' Melinda Tankard Reist, the movement director of Collective Shout, told the push came after she appeared on a television show in the UK to discuss the game No Mercy — a game where players assumed a persona of a man who sexually assaulted women as a punishment for his mother's infidelity — that Collective Shout had gotten pulled off of Steam in April. 'The reporter mentioned she'd come across other related games so we did a deeper search and discovered almost 500,' Ms Tankard Reist said. 'These games features rape, sexual violation and extreme torture of women and girls. They also include incest-themes. Players can rape vast numbers of women including family members. Women are represented as deserving of punishment. 'The game descriptions are open about 'scenes of non-consensual sexual activity' and 'Sexual scenes with a woman during conversation or while sleeping'. 'In one game 'men abduct women, hold them hostage and rape and sexually torture them'. 'Another says 'The captured women will be violated every day … They will not stop. There is no human rights at all'.' Following the recent action, there are now 27 incest games and 55 rape themed games remaining on Steam. Steam has also updated its rules on what content can be published on the service. In addition to sexually explicit images of real people, defamatory statements and content that exploits children, a new clause reads; 'Content that may violate the rules and standards set forth by Steam's payment processors and related card networks and banks, or internet network providers. In particular, certain kinds of adult only content.' has contacted the Valve Corporation for comment multiple times. When first approached on the topic, a MasterCard spokesperson told 'We have zero tolerance for illegal activity on our network. When specific instances of potentially unlawful or illegal activity are identified, we investigate the allegations so that the appropriate action can be taken. 'We have not received the evidence or materials noted in the letter but will investigate the claims upon receipt.' understands that Steam does not directly connect to the MasterCard network but use 'acquirers' as intermediaries. Acquirers are responsible for conducting due diligence on customers. PayPal and Paysafe gave similar comments to with the latter stating it was investigating concerns that were raised. Since Collective Shout's open letter, the organisation has been inundated with abusive commentary online — including rape and death threats. Some went so far to call Collective Shout's act a 'declaration of war'.
