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...
For those of you who know my story, I was a sex slave for a child sex ring who was affiliated with the Scouts. I'm having a hard time dealing with the fact that I was a slave. I was usually tied up, and/or locked in a room when I was abused. Anyways, does anyone know how I can get through this? I've been having a lot of flashbacks and stuff, and it's getting really difficult to deal with it right now.
Thanks again,
Kyle
Thanks again,
Kyle
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
There is no single way to deal with what has happened. Visualization, arts/crafts, meditation, breathing exercises, and so on often require using different combinations for different people for different situations. I hope you are getting professional help, as they might be able to point you to resources that will be of more help than I could ever be.
Bright Blessings
~Cat
For me is a child abuse advocate i find inspiring and just thinking about him and what he stands for gives me a sense of strength.When it gets really bad i try doing this.
Try to focus on that in your mind (whatever you picked in your mind).
Not sure if it'll work for you but it does me toa certain point.
I was in therapy for two years before the memories came back to me. I went through another year of therapy before I was ready to go off to University. I have an appointment with a therapist here in the city next week which is really good, and my therapist back home has been helping me so far. I'm also a member of a male sexual abuse survivor's group, but it can be tough to relate to the other members. I sometimes go the whole group without talking because I feel they can't help me. What they went through was horrific, but mine was just so much more brutal (I usually say 'different', but it really was just so brutal). I can relate to one of the guys who worked on the streets as a male prostitute, but even he had trouble when I shared my story with them. Like, it`s just so much more than sexual abuse. It was the male support group back home, and the group members and facilitators that actually helped me first realize that it was sexual slavery, and one of the facilitators even said it was considered torture.
I also have unconditional support from my family, which I`m really grateful for. I`m also affiliated with the school`s disabilities office, so I have some good support and resources there.
Anyways, if you would like to hear my story, I have it in my journal. I`ll bring it to the front so it`s easier to find. I just really need some help, support and love right now. :(
Thanks again for your replies,
Kyle