danih

Welcome! Introduce Yourself?

Posted on 04/30/08, 11:41 pm

Welcome and welcome and welcome again! Please feel free to use this space to introduce yourself and share anything fun, funny or inspirational about yourself. The only thing that I ask is that since we are all for the most part familiar with and sympathetic to the phenomenon of "triggering", please forwarn other members of possible triggers if you feel the need to vent and/or use graphic descriptions in your story.

I myself am a 24-yr-old housewife and stay-at-home-mom of one infant son. I am a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. I am also a damn good cook, when I am not setting my kitchen on fire. :-) I am involved in several local live theatre groups, and write horrendously egocentric poetry. My friends call me Dani.

Your turn.

• Reply #1 04/30/08  11:54pm
  
  RainyDey
  I am a 54 and a survivor of sexual,physical abuse.i am married for four yrs but have been with my husband for 28yrs.We dont have children but have a dog and four cats,all rescues.I am a housewife who loves to garden plant and tend my flowers and mow my lawn.I am working on overcomming my agorapobia and hoping soon to go see a therapist.i have just begun to work on my abuse.i am looking forward to getting to know everyone.....
• Reply #2 05/01/08  6:54am
  
  JillBT5
  HI I Am a 31 yr old mother of 8yr old son and have been married for 11 years. I am a personal trainer. I also have adog who is my everything her name is Bella, she gets me through the hard times. She is the little girl I never had! I am just starting to recall my sexual abuse both as a child and as a young teen. I joined this support group for support in helping me find my "inner child" that i am struggiling so hard to find. My name is Jill
• Reply #3 05/01/08  5:37pm
  
  Person913
  Hey everyone...I'm 18, I was verbally abused throughout my childhood and raped at 10, and then I ended up in a sexually abusive relationship that lasted for a short time when I was 14. I like volunteering, politics, hanging out with friends, stuff like that
• Reply #4 05/01/08  6:05pm
  
  Tryingstill
  Hey I am 28 and was sexually abused by my uncle from before I can remember. I have very little memory of my childhood which freaks me out but I'm determined to start to move forward and get past all the crap. I also self harm but am trying to stop this too. I have been referred to a psychologist but have been told the waiting list is about a year long. I am a nurse and love my job. I am single but have many friends (most of whom do not know my past) I hope this group will help us all.
• Reply #5 05/01/08  7:08pm
  
  skj
  Hello,
  I am 24 year old college nursing student. I was sexually abused by my biological father from the age of 8 to 16. At 16 I left and was adopted by an awesome family.
  I love to play raquet ball and badminton, cook vegan/vegetarian food, watch dicumentary movies, and read books on WWII.
  At the moment I am in very intense therapy hoping to find further healing from the things that still affect my every day life.
  I can't wait to get to know everyone. Glad to be here.
• Reply #6 05/02/08  4:00am
  
  poohbear38
  I am 35 and a survivor of many types of abuse I have been married for almost 6 years now. Recently been diagonosed with DID and struggling with this and also many flashback on a daily basis
  
  Pooh bear
• Reply #7 05/02/08  2:06pm
  
  Flutterofwings
  I am a 50's woman, was sexual raped by my brother as a child. I have a wondeful hubby that understands me. I have nearly a non exsisting sex life due to the above. I am the mom of three wonderful children all in there twenties on their own. I have a beautiful granddaughter that just turn five. My all white german sherpard MAX is my buddy and helps get me thorugh the rough times, when even my hubby can't. I enjoy music, i have written a song once. Also like writing poems.
  I am mostly home bound from a car accident many years ago, so don't get out much. The computer is my friend.
• Reply #8 05/04/08  9:34pm
  
  renking
  Hi, I'm 32, married my best friend (and loving partner) last year (we'll have been together for 10 years this June), he's been very understanding and supportive.
  
  I was repeatedly sexually abused by a friend of the family (had a flash of memory this week that points to his brother being involved somehow too - not sure yet as the memory was very short and it's all very hazy). Starting counselling for this in a couple of days. I have a pretty much non-existent sex life (the usual story I guess), it's starting to take it's toll on our relationship too.
  
  Hoping that I'll be able to get in touch with my inner child and set her free, and in turn, be able to enjoy that which others not affected by csa can enjoy so freely.
• Reply #9 05/04/08  9:58pm
  
  Amurphy01
  HI I am amy. I am 30. I am one of the rare ones that has always remembered my abuse and have lived with is everyday. This year I have decided it was time to figure my life out, and get the help I needed. I am still a work in progress. I am glad that you have created this group. Thank you.
• Reply #10 05/05/08  12:43am
  
  Casey8156
  Hi, my name is Casey, I'm 22, i was sexually abused from the time i was in diapers till i was about 7 or 8 by a my babysitters husband. then i was raped when i was 13. i've been in therapy since i was 13, on medications for about the same amount of time, been diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder, i'm constantly in and out of the hospital psych wards for a variety of reasons. i love to read and my passion is writing. i also love psychology, the human mind is amazing. i'm single, i don't have very many friends because i really don't trust people, i still live with my parents who drive me insane. i thank God every day for these groups and for the internet because without them i wouldn't have anyone to talk to other than my therapist and obviously i can't talk to her at all times, so it's wonderful to have these kinds of places to come and meet and talk to people that totally understand.

This is a safe haven for victims of childhood abuse and their loved ones to share stories, sympathies, and tips for healing. Whether verbal, physical, or sexual in nature, the effects of childhood abuse can be permanently scarring. Together, though, we can find strength and solace in each other.