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What's the purpose in being open about it publically though, vs. in a professional therapy session?
I mean, I have secrets that carry way less social stigma than incest, that I would never publically acknowledge.
She may feel that by talking publicly about what happened to her, she makes it easier for other victims to get the help they need. Kind of like Betty Ford and breast cancer, and victims of domestic violence who talk publicly about their victimization in hopes that other women will get help if they are in similar situations. And, people who talk about mental illness/addiction in hopes of removing the stigma.
You go public to help other people, to let them know that they aren't alone, and that there is help.