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...
Hi everyone, I'm Tori. I'm just needing some support right now. I'm having a lot of anxiety and depression. It's been hard to function lately. I have a growing support network of friends and a counselor, and I'm a part of a really awesome church. But I still feel really drained and just exhausted from carrying this all around. I'm still having nightmares, and guys scare me really badly. I've been dealing with PTSD for a year and a half. I'm making progress slowly but surely. I've survived two suicide attempts, praise God. I don't want to get to that point again-- so here I am! :)
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I feel so dirty and used I was drunk and passed out at a party when I came around some guy was on top of me rapeing me he covered my mouth and told me to shut up afterwards he got up and got dressed and said I better not tell anyone I found my friend and reported that I had been raped after having medical checks and them getting DNA I've taken the morning after pill IAM just so depressed and...
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Upon his departure, he remarked, "I am in many people’s pockets; no one will believe you." Have you ever grappled with the silence that follows sexual assault, where the perceived impossibility of being believed necessitates self-censorship?
I am happy to see that you are building your support group and have come here for more support. The people on this board are very caring and understanding. You can post as much or as little as you feel comfortable. If you want to write about any details of what happened to you, you can, just please put TW, which means trigger warning, in the title so people can decide if it's best for them to not read something.
Take care
You will be victorious because you obviously know how vital support is. Good to you for taking this extra step.
We are here to listen and to help when we can.
xx
SuzA