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...
Recently I discovered a place that offers free therapy for sexual abuse victims. I have an appointment with a therapist, who was specially picked for me, and I will be talking about some of my abuse.
In the meantime I was given a number for a crisis line run by the same place. I made the call. It was late and I was struggling with memories. My mind kept replaying and replaying events from my childhood and all I could think about was how "tainted" I was. I couldn't stand the thoughts, so I called the number and the sweetest lady picked up the phone. She sat on the phone with me for probably 30 minutes to an hour to make sure I was okay. She stayed on the phone with me until I fell asleep.
If that is JUST their crisis line I can only imagine how therapy with be.
I just have to tell everyone how happy I am I finally found a place that is getting me help.
Monday is the first day of therapy and I will be going weekly. They are also providing transportation for me. Is that not awesome or what???
It feels good to be listened to after so many years of not being heard.
In the meantime I was given a number for a crisis line run by the same place. I made the call. It was late and I was struggling with memories. My mind kept replaying and replaying events from my childhood and all I could think about was how "tainted" I was. I couldn't stand the thoughts, so I called the number and the sweetest lady picked up the phone. She sat on the phone with me for probably 30 minutes to an hour to make sure I was okay. She stayed on the phone with me until I fell asleep.
If that is JUST their crisis line I can only imagine how therapy with be.
I just have to tell everyone how happy I am I finally found a place that is getting me help.
Monday is the first day of therapy and I will be going weekly. They are also providing transportation for me. Is that not awesome or what???
It feels good to be listened to after so many years of not being heard.
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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?
Things can only get better from here! =)