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this is hard

musiclover0915
musiclover0915

I am brand new to this and I just wanted to open up to this,I am14 and I was sexullay abused and raped for two years almost daily, by my gradnfather's aid. Every time anyone hugs me or touches me sometimes unexpectidely I freak out, if I get cat called I can just start sobbing. Today I saw my abuser and all I want to do is cut.

LillyPotter
LillyPotter
hi, that was so brave of you to come here and open up about being assaulted, raped. we are here and you are not alone. are you safe from this criminal now?

so many gentle and safe hugs, you came to a really good place.
musiclover0915
musiclover0915
im safe now
LillyPotter
LillyPotter
thank you for letting me know that you are safe. is this guy still being an aid to your grandfather? i hope you don't mind my asking.

i don't mean to press.

it must have been so frightening to see him. i'm grateful that you are ok. grateful that you are here now and with us.

i don't think many are online right now, but there are generally lots of people on and many to talk to. i am sending you thought hugs right now
musiclover0915
musiclover0915
my grandfather passed away when I was nine so hes not around anymore
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Hi and Welcome music..... I'm glad you're here as well..... Have you talked to anyone about what happened?.... Another family member?
That must have been terrible seeing him today..... Gentle hug.....xo
arfie
arfie
Hello Music Lover. Welcome to the forum. I am grateful you came here instead of immediately cutting. Did the sharing prevent the cutting altogether? How is the urge now?

Answers optional. This is a come-as-you-are party where your own time is on time every time.

Welcome to DS.
ristaystrong2
ristaystrong2
You are so incredibly brave and the important thing is that your safe now. What happened to you is terrible, if you ever need to talk you can always message me. I wanted to give you a suggestion, listening to music sometimes can help a lot to relieve emotion, maybe that will help you feel better. Hope everything turns out alright
2GraceFULL
2GraceFULL
Don't let your abuser take away your joy. Don't let him continue to make you his victim. Don't give him the satisfaction. Take back your power! I hope you have found someone to help you deal with your abuse like a therapist or counselor. It really does help to talk to someone you don't know. There is no judgement and they will help you to find ways (instead of cutting) how to cope with the pain. Any time you get the urge to cut wait a minute and then another minute then take a walk or sing a song or call up a friend. You need a support group, someone who has been where you are. Please ask for help.
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