Sexual Abuse Support Group

Sexual abuse is a relative cultural term used to describe sexual relations and behavior between two or more parties which are considered criminally and/or morally offensive. Different types of sexual abuse involve: Non-consensual, forced physical sexual behavior such as rape, incest or sexual assault, or psychological forms of abuse, such as verbal sexual behavior or...

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pixelfairy
pixelfairy
hi

I only just joined this site. I just wanted to say hi. I don't really know if I can talk about anything though.
donnawanda
donnawanda
Hello, and welcome! Take your time and share when and if you feel ready.

I like your Jigglypuff avatar - reminds me of when my kids were younger ; )
pixelfairy
pixelfairy
thanks - I like Pokemon :)
RichardRyder88
RichardRyder88
It's ok to not be ready to talk. We all heal at our own speed, no one who knows about this stuff will rush you.

Welcome to the group, and any help you need, SOMEONE here will be able to. I just got here recently and there are some very good people here.
Elslok
Elslok
Welcome, I hope you find the strength and support you need here. I have found everyone to be lovely and it is surprising how similar everyones' experiences are. It's reassuring to know you aren't alone and that you aren't isolated.
pixelfairy
pixelfairy
Thanks. It's hard. I don't know, I don't know what to say.
RichardRyder88
RichardRyder88
One tool that helps healing and recovery is a journal. There are TONS of articles out there on why, and how to start writing one.

http://www.reneweveryday.com/how-journaling-can-be-a-powerful-tool-for-your-recovery/

https://www.militarymentalhealth.org/blog/2012/03/struggling-with-ptsd-write-about-it/

It has the bonus that when you feel upset, you can set the pen down. You can deal with awful things in smaller easier to process bits.

When I started out I would burn what I wrote, to "destroy" the feelings that writing brought up. I think that helped as much as writing did.
pixelfairy
pixelfairy
thanks. I tried to write a journal but nothing really came out, I guess I'll just try again later.
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