Hi Hope
So sorry Little Hope didn't feel safe. I can understand why she didn't tell. When none of the adults that should be protecting you are hurting you and making you feel like there is something wrong with you, who is there left to tell? Little Hope has You now to hold her, and to hold her hand. It is okay to have been afraid then and definitely understandable. But you have given Little Hope a voice and she can tell now. It's the best gift you can give to your younger self/selves.
So sorry Little Hope didn't feel safe. I can understand why she didn't tell. When none of the adults that should be protecting you are hurting you and making you feel like there is something wrong with you, who is there left to tell? Little Hope has You now to hold her, and to hold her hand. It is okay to have been afraid then and definitely understandable. But you have given Little Hope a voice and she can tell now. It's the best gift you can give to your younger self/selves.