Supressed memories, and add stories about glass jars being hidden on the property seems a bit off. Weigh that against 6 people coming forward with abuse tales also.
I think I need more info to get off the fence I'm sitting on.
Two reasons, Suzi:
1) You write it down and bury it. It's gone now. (to a child's mind)
2) The possibility that someone will find out and save you.