Sexual Abuse Support Group

I cannot express how sorry I am that you have this feeling of loneliness that is an unbearible way of dealing with inner pain and I will say this if you need someone to talk to we are here for you ok.

Thank you so much it feels good that someone replied.

It took real courage to write than and I'm so glad you did. I truly hope you find help, encouragement, support and friendship here.

Good luck.

I am sorry for your loneliness. I've had a lot of loneliness earlier in my life, I was severely mentally ill for at least a decade - too sick to hold down any friendships, and people left me alone in Aa. It was an incredibly lonely time, also because I felt alienated from others and from myself as a result of the childhood sex abuse. I hope you get some comfort here, and that you find people to fill your life.

Thanks for the encouragement. How did you get through your loneliness.

Welcome, you are safe there. I hope you find comfort here and peace. Just connecting with another human being who was abused helps to not feel as alone. This journey to healing can be and is very painful. But without feeling, there is no healing. Hopefully therapy is helping you uncover those layers of pain. I am on a chat that I found here that could be helpful.
http://www.chatzy.com/52002374758124
Never stop sharing here. Writing and talking about the pain can be very cathartic.

Loneliness sucks! I try to keep myself busy with the hobbies and interests that lift me up. I like music and certain television shows. I also like to write. I have 3 cats which also help. Keeping in contact with my children is a blessing as well.

Loneliness is not a feeling I am familiar with because I am never lonely...not sure what that is about but I think my coping mechanisms cause me to withdraw and be comfortable with solitude (to the extent that it's not good for me at some point). Does the loneliness relate to no one around you really knowing about your experiences...or they know and are not supportive? I'm in very early recovery but what I have found very helpful is just to reach out. I'm glad you reached out here. ((((hugs)))

For me the loneliness is a couple of things I believe. First when I go into depression and feel a little out control its like no that I know understands or knows how to related to my feelings or thoughts. Then the fact that I can go days sometimes and no one calls me except my children and maybe. A person here or their. But know one that can or will relate to my struggles with the effects of my rape experience. Then there is the fact that I'm not in a relationship. No one to hold, spend time with, talk to, grow with or make love with. In reference to the relationship piece I struggled for many years with what man Hood involved and what being healthy sexually was for me. I do not struggle today with emotional or sexual intimacy.. at least not like I use to, I'm sure I still need work. I really yern for a relationship. Some one to love and some one that love me. I love intit

I used to be worried about my "alone-ness" because I could go days without any human contact and be perfectly okay with it...maybe even glad for it. I lived out in the country for 2.5 years recently and my nearest neighbor was .25 miles away. Heaven! But then I realized that My problem is isolation, so I'm working on that. But what about the relationship thing? Are you not acting as a good enough friend for yourself...treating yourself right...enjoying your own company...happy to be with yourself?