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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
@Former-Member. I do not have experience of CSA. My experience is physical and emotional child abuse. So I can't even begin to truly imagine what you are going through. At 20 - I remember how it felt that things would never get better. But it can and it does. My experience is that the earlier you get professional help, the sooner you will start to move on and heal. I don't think you will ever forget what happened to you. But I do believe that with the help of the right people, you can heal the pain and learn how to live a fulfilling life. I wish you well.
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Unknown userMember
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@Zoe7
thank you. i really appreciate that.
i might just do that and ill put a butterfly on there too 🙂
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Unknown userMember
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hi @utopia
thats ok, you dont have to understand what im going through, the fact that you commented, gave me you advice and support is enough. i really appreciate it @utopia
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
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@Former-Member Just ckecking in to see how you are going tonight
@Former-Member How did your appointment go today? How are you tonight?
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Unknown userMember
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hi @Zoe7
im not doing really that well. im dealing with this event as well as a few other things that are proving to be very hard to work through. at the moment im hating being alive
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
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Hi @Former-Member You have been extremely open today and that can hit you later. I am herefor you if you want to talk - if not - that is ok too.
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Unknown userMember
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its not just this disclosure anymore 😞 i started a new thread so it doesnt mix with this one if you want to have a look its under such a failure
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