TW: Sexual abuse

Hi @Jessica22 ,

I'm sorry that you experienced this; no one should ever be subjected to treatment like that.

I'm glad you are seeking support and help, with the mix of emotions and processing of it.

When I remembered/realised my early assaults it made sense of a few other 'symptoms' in my earlier life. Connected a few dots.

Sitting here with you. And listening to your (written) voice in sharing your story.

@Jessica22 @Till23 @MJG017

Hi, I was a victim of CSA too. I am trying to deal with it now through trauma therapy.

I have been trying EMDR. I am not sure how it is going? I was abused by sibling's but I think that they were also being abused by our Dad. I am trying to move forward whilst still having a relationship with these people but it's really hard knowing that they hurt me in the past. One of my abuser's would totally deny it if I brought it up with them but the other one has approached me to apologise. I am a bit all over the place about it.

Thank you I’m working through it slowly

TW: Sexual abuse

@Jessica22 I am so sorry for what you have experienced. I was physically and sexually abused as a child and that has continued through to my adult life. I have memories that I've suppressed even subconsciously but often I have flashbacks where things come flooding back. Please know that you are not alone, I hope you can get some support for what you have been through. Know that we are here for you 🩵

Thank you that means so much to me I’ve felt so alone in this and get flashbacks, I’m looking at getting some counselling to help me move forward

@Jessica22 I know what it's like to feel alone but please feel free to tag me if you need to talk 🩵

I echo @RebelliousAngel 's sentiment, @Jessica22 . 😊

You are not alone in this world.

You are heard.

You did not deserve it.

They were in the wrong.

It was never your fault.

She should have protected you, not exploited you.

Anger and hurt would be an understandable emotion to feel, and its not wrong to feel it.

Life can go on, even with the realisation and memory of the violation.

You are more than what people have done to you.

I empathise with that @Jessica22 .

I feel my childhood years (which people often talk about as meant to be fun, joy, light, etc) were robbed from me too. I grieve for my lost childhood carefree time, and I grieve for my teenage years of severe depression that were not years of learning who I was, social trust, or fun.