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Can’t forgive myself

Evie1Senior Contributor02 May 2020, 9:30 pm AEST

Can’t forgive myself

I can't forgive myself over some recent truma I have experienced I don't know how to forgive myself can anyone relate or give me advice?.

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Zoe7Senior Contributor15 May 2020, 9:37 pm AEST

Re: Can’t forgive myself

Hey @Evie1 Just checking in on you Hon

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Unknown userMember15 May 2020, 9:40 pm AEST

Re: Can’t forgive myself

Hi @Evie1

I'm so sorry you've been told numerous times that your experience of sexual assault is in some part your fault. Sexual assault is never the victim's fault! However, that being said, I can understand why it is hard to believe that it is not you fault when others have led you to question this within yourself.

For anyone who has said this is your fault/you deserve this, they are ignoring the pivotal fact that everyone is accountable for their own behaviour. You did not abuse yourself. It was not your behaviours, actions and choices - it was your abusers. I know saying this may not take away the guilt and blame you place on yourself but I hope the reassurance here on the Forums helps you to feel supported and less alone despite such feelings.

Take very good care of yourself.

Amour_Et_Psyché

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Zoe7Senior Contributor15 May 2020, 9:43 pm AEST

Re: Can’t forgive myself

Well said @Former-Member 👍

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