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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LindaJean
LindaJean
Even as an adult - if I express my feelings about an abusive situation, I feel as though I am not going to be belived. I get confused, defensive and frightened when an abusive situation occurs in my life and reporting anthing to the proper parties, authorities, etc. is almost impossible for me.

I think this is one of the areas that the sexual abuse has affected me the most. I always feel like people will think I am either exaggerating or lying - or crazy and what I say will not be believed or taken seriously.

I'd like to know if anyone else feels that way - that it is never acceptable to complain, even as an adult. Thanks.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I also was not believed at first and have trouble complaining now. good luck, you can get through this. you often have a right to be upset and should express it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Oh yes, this is a big one for me. I cower and fear that i will be the target once again. I too get defensive but if the table turns or even faces me, i am gone, totally back to my fearless child i was.

I rang an emergency number for someone last night, i couldn't express myself, i was comfused, afraid and feared they would ask too many questions and would they believe me.
I slept 45 minutes last night, that was my sleep for the night, just from this turmoil that lives in me.
It is easier to complain in my head to vent my anger within, but not to let it out.
deleted_user
deleted_user
hi lindajean i feel the same way, it has only been iin the last few mths that pople hav told me that they belive evry word i say about my past. including childrens servise who didnt belive me as a child. so yes this is a big one for me too
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