DEAR DEIDRE: My mum’s creepy ex used to kiss me fully on the mouth, now I can’t trust boys. I’m a 19-year-old girl and fear I’ll never be able to have a relationship.
When I was 12, my mum started seeing a man who, I think, behaved inappropriately with me. He kissed me on the lips when he said goodnight.
I thought it weird but never said anything to him or Mum.
They split up a few years later. But it’s had a big impact. Although he never touched me, aside from the kisses, I can’t stop thinking about it.
It feels like he took away my chance of that first kiss. Now, if a boy likes me, I run away.
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DEIDRE SAYS: You didn’t consent to being kissed on the lips, which makes it abusive. Please speak to your mum about this.
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