My question involves criminal law for the state of: Texas
My whole life I was abused in several different manners by my mother's husband. When I turned 13 he started trying to molest me; kissing me on the neck, rubbing my butt/inner thighs, trying to convince me that I had no one else to trust/rely on (that ended up being true). When I had had enough (about a year more of occurrences/instances happened) and told my mother, she claimed to not believe me, but made rules like: he and I were not allowed to be alone together, I was not allowed to wear shorts or tank tops (it was summer in TX - I was being punished for his actions!). I tried to run away with a church buddy, but was caught, not knowing that my friend had told our Sunday school teacher - whom had gone to the police. Both my mother and Pat had drilled and drilled me to not say anything; so I lied. I was very uncomfortable living with them and finally left @ 15 years old. Now, they have custody of my nephew - my mother has left that man several times and always expresses concern for my nephew's well being. I am wondering if I have any options at all. I am 27 years old now and feel the lasting effects of all of the abuse - I cannot stand the thought of my nephew going through the same abuse. Is there anything I can do?

