im new to this site and although i think its a good idea to discuss things in a forum i would much rather speak to someone individually. im 21 and was abused when i was a child. it still haunts me a lot and i have no one to turn to about it. i would quite like to speak to someone of a similar age as we may be at a similar level at the moment. please contact me if you think we can help each other!
Hi, I was sexually abused when I was only 12 by a so-called family friend, nobody knew until 25 yrs later, I wished I had told someone earlier, my life has been hell trying to cope with the past. I am in the process of seeing 2 counselors to try to sort my head out. PLEASE talk to someone, your still young, you have your whole life ahead of you, don't leave it until later, enjoy your life. For me I feel it's to late to build a decent life for myself. Good luck.
Hi, it may feel like your in a black hole and can't see the light, but with the help of your therapists you will slowly but surely make it to the top! If you can survive the abuse you can survive the therapy and life! Its never too late to make a life for yourself. I'm 48 and was abused by my uncle from the age of 7 til 11yrs. I'm seeing a therapist and reading as much stuff as I can - I've bought a book 'The Courage to Heal' which I would strongly recommend - I use it to set myself homework - it has writing exercises which I find tremendously helpful it get all the crap out, on paper - its like purging yourself of all the putrid crap that he infected you with and which above all is not your fault! Have hope - you're worth it!
