It sounds like you were very intuitive and strong as a child. You knew that you had to keep yourself safe, like when you "made myself scarce when we had company." That's totally incredible.
I am in awe of behavior like that. I didn't adapt that way and love to hear stories about kids who did. I think, in some way--kids like you, remind those abusers that they were not getting away with their crimes.
Obviously, that strong part of you remains today. They did not change the fact that you were a resilient kid!
And yes--it can really make you pissed off when you think about it. But I think anger is good. It's a reminder that, by God, you did not deserve the bs that happened to you. It's a reminder of your innocence.
Keep on keeping on, Kalidurga. 
Thanks for sharing your story.
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