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oohum02
oohum02
Here's a brain buster for all of you. I was sexually molested as a child by my step grandfather. I feel like I have grown into a fine young woman, aside from the anxiety. My question is, while I feel that this experience hasn't had an impact on my life, does anyone think it's possible that this may be causing some of my anxiety?

Some days I look to the future wondering how, when I have kids, I'm going to protect them from these type of monsters? I just thought it would be great to have some other people's input. Thanks a lot!!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
very possibly, i was molested by a family friend,and never told anyone (apart from my sister, who called me a liar),i was constantly worried that my parent would find out and i would be labelled the Bad one (thats what molester told me) he even threatened to tell my parents, so i thought ,as he was an adult, i MUST be in the wrong???? Most defo adds anxiety to ur life.....
joanna3
joanna3
Hello, I'm very sorry this happened to you. I'm no expert and it's so complicated...but I think that you would be loving yourself and your future children by seeking out a therapist who specializes in childhood trauma. It's a good time if you think about it...you're young and can try different things. Best Wishes.
DogCrazy
DogCrazy
Gosh
Im sorry sorry you had to endure this, your obviously a coragious young lady.
My Doctors over the years have said that that anxiety can stem from yucky childhoods and traumatic events.
Good Luck Lovie!
I get the feeling your going to be a wonderful parent when the time is right.
Hugs!
oohum02
oohum02
Thank you all so much! I get delightful tingles everytime I read a message from my friends on DS. I truly appreciate the feed back and you will be happy to know, I have found a therapist to help me sort out some of these issues and we start on Monday. I'm so excited!!!!
soulsearcher83
soulsearcher83
I'm so glad you are starting therapy. It helped me so much and I just started again. I didn't go through that but my teenage years with my parents were emotional hell. You're so brave. I agree, you will be a wonderful parent.
ECC
ECC
I am much older than you and had that experience with an uncle many years ago. I think it had a negative effect on me but I have let go of it. I don't blame it on my recent anxiety.