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Warning: This story contains descriptions of sexual abuse. Alliyah, 23, who uses theyu002Fthem pronouns, has chosen to speak out about how their female primary school teacher and abuser was able to hide in plain sight for nearly a decade. Reporting by Julian Fell, ABC News Story Lab. If you need someone to talk to, call: Lifeline (24-hour crisis line): 131 114 1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732 Stop It Now: 1800 01 1800 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 36 Headspace: 1800 650 890 Check out The Favourite – a series by Background Briefing. Find it on the ABC Listen app or wherever you get your podcasts.