Moving forward (sexual abuse )

I'm really very sorry if I said too much @outlander. What I should have said is I care deeply about what you are going through and will help if I can.

@outlander I am hoping to get into a support group called Living Beyond Abuse soon. It's for people who have experienced domestic or family violence and is on at the local Women's Centre. You might have a women's centre where you live that has supports you are eligible for, if you are up to it. They say it will help to gain an understanding of yourself and your relationships, reduce self blame, improve your self esteem and meet other women in similar situations. Something like this might really help you when you feel ready for it.

@outlander any distress was down to my own disclosure. I was just concerned for you when you didn't reply and I felt I had over-shared. Lets move on. What can you do this morning to help you feel better? Ginger tea or cordial or just plain soda water are really good for settling your tummy.

@outlander have you told your Dr what's happened about your medications? Do they have a plan to help you?

That's the spirit @outlander! You should feel a little better hopefully once you adjust to the meds.

I have time for a better response now..
thank you for even taking the time to read my story. I really cant be anymore grateful to you. Im so sorry you had that horrible experience happen to you too. You most definently have been through the wringer yourself. How the heck did you get through all that!?
Im so glad your getting support, you very much deserve it!.
It breaks my heart just how common Sexual abuse is even if its- hmm im trying to find the right right word- mild..?- that still doesnt sound right to me because every experience no matter what it is is still traumatic. I havent been the victim of DV but I have seen it and through this I know the effects of it- during an argument I watched someone get thrown against a wall and then get told to get out of the house and this was at a younger age as well.
I do have a womens centre but Id rather not go to it esp not at this time but it is something to think about though. Thank you
I do have questions but I like yourself dont want to distress anyone.

and as you have said to me- im here for you too and you can talk to me about anything and ask as many questions as you like- if i dont answer straight away well im sure you understand

@eth

You are welcome to ask me questions too @outlander. BTW witnessing DV can be as traumatic as being the victim. You may want counsel about this too at some stage. I know my adult child really suffers as a result of their childhood experiences - another source of guilt for me. I don't know how I survived really, just that I did and I'm where I'm at now, still seeking help to be more recovered. Some things change you forever. I do understand