Incest Survivors Support Group
Incest refers to any sexual activity between closely related persons that is illegal or socially taboo. Consensual adult incest is very rare. Incest between adults and prepubescent or adolescent children is a form of child sexual abuse that has been shown to be one of the most extreme forms of childhood trauma. If you or a loved one is a survivor of incest, join the group...
Do it anyway you can.
Hugs.
Be safe!!!
Refuse2quit
Shelters are there to help women, they have experienced staff, they are set up to be safe.
I used to assume that because home wasn't safe, no where was. That was a big mistake and stopped me accepting help earlier. Please don't make the same mistake as I did.
The bottom line here is to protect yourself from further abuse. I used to work for a Women's Center as the only male advocate on staff. We were able to assist women in not only being safe and finding shelter, but in finding their voice, regain their power and learning that they are NOT alone. A staggering amount of women (and men) stay in unsafe environments due to monetary needs, emotional reliance or just plan fear. And as other's have said, any new territory is scary at first, but you can overcome fear - it is a normal reaction to the unknown and that is especially true for victims / survivors. Please do whatever it takes to keep yourself safe - re-victimization is often overwhelmingly harmful due to the victim blaming themselves for remaining in an environment that they later believe they could have left. Do this for yourself; Do this for your FUTURE self. And you do have a future, even if at times it does not feel like it.
All my best - reach out for help and if you don't get it, keep reaching. Sometimes it takes multiple attempts to find the advocate or assistance that helps you become whole.
I wish you well - you sound as if you already know that where you are staying is very dangerous - now help yourself and get out before the abuse starts again.
Wishing you all the strength and power you need to make the move -
Refuse2quit
She wants you to be safe (and have cookies).
Sincerely,
-The management.