Hiya Fiona, I think this webforum will be a good way for people to realise they are not alone if they have been abused, i used to feel very alone like i was the only person who had been through what i have and i thought no one understood me, i now know i am wrong..
i completely agree. i think that cos its all new at the moment people are a bit wary to post or send messages but i think itl;l get bettr over time. i also have felt so alone, still do often, and it is comforting if not a little sad knowing there are others out there who have been through a similar thing and have feelings as i do.
I think people are nervous .. i seem to be posting lots of messages maybe this is in some kind of hope that if people see there are lots of messages on this board they will post too as they might not think it is so new! does that makes sense or am i going crazy..
no it doesnt sound crazy, i know exactly what you mean. i agree people are nervous, its always hard makin that first step i think. its also hard to know what tyo say and worrying sending a personal message for fear of upsetting people etc. hoping itll get better tho.
if you feel like then send me a personal message and tell me about you and ill do the same!!
First can I just say thanks to everyone for making this community a friendly and welcoming place.
Secondly can I just remind you all to contact individuals using the private message facility accessible by clicking on the username of the person you want to contact. This keeps chat down and maximises the space for personal ads. Thanks.
This is my first post and altho yours is last year I had to reply. We are so similar. I am 25 and was also abused by my father from the age of 6 to 12. I confronted him about it last year and it was so hard. Now he has move dout of my life and gone to live in London. My mum is my best friend and she has helped a lot, but I am so confused. It feels as if my father is dead and sometimes I feel guilty and believe it or not miss him. CRAZY!!
I hope you still use this forum and get in touch with me.