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...
I want to tell what happened what don't know where to begin...How does one start?
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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?
Whenever I'd say that in therapy my therapist would say, "Start where you are." Back then I didn't realize what sage advise that was but can see it now...just start where you are.
Oh, I'd get annoyed with her when she'd say that and with focused intensity would hiss out between my teeth, "I don't know where I am." And somehow, that would lead to the next sentence, "I am angry." And so one sentence followed another for that session.
Begin where you're at. Sharing your story when you're ready to and respecting the times when you're not quite ready. And/or, as suggested by bluedragon41, start to journal. And not to worry, there is no wrong way to share your story.
It's getting in touch with your own inner wisdom that will guide you. Listen.
xx
SuzA