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Moving forward (sexual abuse )

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Moving forward (sexual abuse )

Hi fellow Sane people
Im really struggling with the disclosure of my sexual abuse and how to move forward.
Yes im safe and all the right steps have been taken etc but im still struggling to move forward
Im wondering what people have done snd strategies you've used in order to get through it?

Does it get easier over time?

Im very embarrassed and ashamed and scared by it and struggling so any help would be great.
It would be great to know if there are any other survivors on here and how you are now and how it affect the way you live

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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Ooh @eth 💓💓💓💓💓 sending whatever strength i have to help you get through this

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ethSenior Contributor

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@outlanderSuffice to say 7 more episodes of sa (4 before I was 16) and more than 6 other majorly traumatic events/periods in my life. Don't want to overwhelm or trigger anyone with all the details.

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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@eth can write anything your comfortable with. This thread does have a trigger warning so people read ar own will when and if they can.
That includes me as well. I will never ignore you just might take a few hours to get back to this thread if im.not in a good headspace

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Unknown userMember

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hugs @eth - im so sorry to hear you are struggling with memories and lack of sleep. I'm very similar at the moment. Hope you are able to rest or nap during today, thinking of you

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ethSenior Contributor

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Thanks @Former-Member sending you warm wishes for a better day.

Thanks @outlander I didn't know in advance I would be triggered and it's not just the forums that has brought all this up. Heavy session with psychologist yesterday too.

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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Hugs @Former-Member i hope things ease up for you too 💖💖💖💕💕💕

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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You never do @eth i never do either except i can often tell on here the threads to avoid at certain times
Do u want to talk about your psych appointment yesterday? Or amy of your triggers or anything that's bothering you

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ethSenior Contributor

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Not at the moment @outlander I am trying to have diversion on the forums this morning.

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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Not a problem @eth here for you anyway 💕💕💕

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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HI Guys

im getting some really bad flashbacks and nightmares

i cant control them and i cant find a method to use to help me get through them

how do you guys get through them

any sugegstions? i get ot the point where i block my ears and bury my head into the pillows but it doesnt help.

it feels like they are drowning me and i cant escape them

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