Moving forward (sexual abuse )

[Zoe7]

@Former-Member I totally get how you are feeling - I have been there for a long, long time but it has been the support of people on here that have held me up and given me the strength to keep going and now I will do that for you. I will keep telling you that there is light and that you matter and your life is worth living - and you deserve the opportunity to see that and be happy.

If you find it hard to talk about the 'full story' with your psychologist - try writing it down and giving it to them - doesn't have to be the 'whole' story at once - just a little bit at a time - even printing off what you have already wittien here would be a good start. Your psychologist will take it from there and help you put the pieces together.

If you are able to write this on a piece of paper and stick it somewhere that you will see it every day:

I do matter, I am brave, I am strong  and I will get through this

Draw a little butterfly next to it so you know I am with you xxx

[utopia]

@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.

[Former-Member]

@Zoe7

thank you. i really appreciate that.

i might just do that and ill put a butterfly on there too 🙂

[Former-Member]

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

[Zoe7]

@Former-Member Just ckecking in to see how you are going tonight 

@Former-Member How did your appointment go today? How are you tonight?

[Former-Member]

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

[Zoe7]

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. 

[Former-Member]

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

[NikNik]

Hi @Former-Member

I posted in your thread Disclosing very uncomfortable information checking in to see how you're travelling.

Please stay safe tonight and use those crisis service details if things escalate.

Take care,

Nik

[Former-Member]

@NikNik i replied to your email