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The past comes back to bite. *** may trigger*****

theblackrose
theblackrose
When I was 8-9 years old my mom worked and my dad got a job so then he couldn't hurt me anymore. Both my parents ignored me and sent me to live with this olderlady after school. She ignored me and my sister. The lady had a grand daughter younger then me and she used to play with my sister. But the grand daughter used to play with me to, in a different way.... She would hold me on the bed or tie me up and then she would beat me, pull my hair, kick me and touch me for at least 3 hours a day. She did this at least 25 times but it went on for almost 2 years. I had no voice because my cousin had recently stolen it. I don't know how the girl over powered me. I think I froze that I just zoned out, that I wasn't good enough for anything else so why not let her do it.... She lives only 2 minutes away from me and I see her often. She still threatens me to this day...
deleted_user
deleted_user
I recommend EMDR if you can find a therapist who practices it. It's good for treating trauma.

Sorry that you went through that. Experiences in which we were powerless can haunt us so much, but there is hope in overcoming past trauma.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am so sorry to hear about this, is there any way you could possibly move away? I don't know how I could move past the history living that close to the abuser. Try therapy in the meanwhile. Keep posting and keep us updated. Hugs!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I second moving away if you can. It will be easier to move on that way.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am so sorry that you went through that and the abuser lives close enough to remind you of the trauma. I would definitely seek therapy and would seriously consider moving if you can.

It must really be horrible for you to never know when you may run into her. I moved far away from one of my abusers for that very reason. I knew I would be seeing more of him than I could handle until I was able to get stronger and better able to keep him from having the same effects over me time and time again.

I wish the best, please keep posting, and if you need to vent, talk, etc. I'm a very good listener. (((Hugs)))
arfie
arfie
If having your abuser nearby is the only big problem with your current living arrangement, I am not sure I agree with the moving idea. Standing my ground with an abuser was very healing for me.

Fully agree with the posting, though. It helps sort it all out.

Hugs and hopes.
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