I was sexually touched by another child when I was younger. Is this concidered abuse? And it still bothers me, and no one knew that it happened, and people know the person. What can I do so that it won't bother me anymore?

The best thing you can do is talk about it with a friend that you trust. Get it off you chest. Realize that you were a victim. The other child was probably a victim as well. Usually children that have these behaviors are being sexually molested by someone else, usually an adult. I have seen many cases like this, as I was an older child in foster care. We saw a lot of abused kids with all kinds of backgrounds. My foster mom always helped the kids by coaxing them gently to talk about what they went through. She always reassured the child that this is not their fault. Also, it is best that an abuser is exposed. This is to prevent anyone else from getting hurt. This is the hard part I know, but necessary, if the person is still abusing. Being silent about these things and keeping them inside is what will eat away at you. It is great that you obviously took the first step by reaching out to us. If you can't find anyone to confide in, I suggest a nurse on the boards to e-mail. Sherasi would be an excellent choice, and I know she is a good listener. If that idea doesn't appeal to you, you can e-mail me. This is done by clicking on the envelope at the top of this post. I am really sorry about what you went through. If there is anything I can do, let me know.