Have been examining quite a few cases. Strange things happen to victims. They often live in complete denial, and therefore learn the subtle art of lying and making it convincing to others. Slowly as they learn this art and become adept at it they learn they can use their untruths to enrich themselves as they gather a group of believers around them.
Some experience a rebirth and a completely new life when they face themselves and admit their false stories and make confessions. I have met such people, and I have also met people who continue living in their deception which in some cases destroy them. This is pathetic, knowing the joy those achieve who turn their lives around.
I have dealt with people who may have lived in denial for 30-40 years, some times because their parents have refused to listen to them. It is also pathetic dealing with other people who refuse to believe the stories of victims until years later when they see the harm they have done.