One woman's journey out of child sex abuse helps reform Massachusetts child sex crimes law

A highway exit sign triggered the flood of memories.  Rosanne Sliney was 24 years old when the sight of the exit sign unleashed a tide of memories long repressed: Her uncle sexually abusing her in his car. She was 5. He was her mother's brother, a beloved member of a large Italian-American family from That one trigger brought back the years of abuse, the pain, shame and guilt. Her uncle did unspeakable things to the young girl – in his home, his car, his business. Rumors long circulated among her relatives, but no adult – not family member, teacher or coach – sounded the alarm. Sliney endured the horror in silence for nearly 10 years, retreating from her school studies and the conventions of teen life.Massachusetts, her godfather.

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