My BROTHER ABUSED ME from age SIX

Clutching my toy car’s steering wheel, I began to pedal. Just then, my 12-year-old brother, Alex, appeared behind me.

‘I’ll help you,’ he said, giving me a push.

Before I knew it, I was flying down our driveway, with Alex running behind me.

‘Faster!’ I giggled.

I was six and loved my big brother.

He even taught me how to ride a bike.

‘You can do it, Sophie!’ he cheered down the street.

He’s the best brother, I thought.

But then one day, my