hello there! i too need someone to talk to and realize that there hasnt been a response to your post. my story is  similar to yours in that my abuse ended about 20 years ago an endured about 7 years of physical, sexual and mental abuse. I have found it harder to deal with this now as im getting older than it was closer to the time of the abuse when it would seem more painful but it as just gotten more painful as time has gone on. I know how painful it is! PLEASE FEEL FREE TO TALK.

 
Hi! My name is Sammie, Ive just become a new member today.

Im feeling relived that I have a oppotunity to be able to communicate with  people who have  suffered abuse like my self.  Family is a sore point for me. I only have one purpose for living and that is my 11 yr old daughter Chloe, she is my life, and a huge credit to me, i couldn't imagine my life with out her. I dont have nothing to do with my birth parents, they both have betrayed me.

You have my friendship and support. Hopefully we can get to know more about each other.
Do you have a close friend or patner that you can convide in and trust?
Would you consider talking to a councillor?  They can be very helpful