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Is your sexuality determined by sexual abuse?

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I think I'm bisexual, I'm not sure. I am very atracted to women & ocassionally I am to men as well. BUT...mean totally scare me, I can't force myself to sleep with any (even good friends). I think it's because I was abused sexually by a male family member when I was in my young teens. Although he never penetrated me. Did I turn to girls because of my past? Do I face my fear & sleep with a guy? I just don't know. Can anyone relate?
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your story is very similar to mine. I feel your confussion
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Oh, you poor thing. I'm sorry about your past.

But, reguardless, you shouldn't force youself to do something you're not comfortable with...
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thats like me. i was raped when i was young and im about 99.9% sure thats why im gay
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Hi Fairydust,

I am sorry to hear about your past. It is sad when the evil of the world invades our lives.

I would agree with DaniDanger, don't do anything you are not comfortable with.

But if you can afford it, I would suggest you try to find a good therapist to help you with your feeling concerning the abuse. Therapy can help you get your feelings and can help you get on with your life without creating future roadblocks.
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ummmmmmmm idk.....I am sorry about what happened in the past hun
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maybe u did start likeing grls because of what happend 2 u but maybe u do have interesteds in grls as wel as boys i think that u have to try both 2 attcherly diside if u dnt just look at one sex diffrent or mabe ur just scared of men
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