I was molested by the family who was supposed to look after me when I was a child. Sexual was one component of this abuse.

Due to the nature of the abuse I became sexually aware too soon. I was about four when it started.

Low self esteem. Self hatred.

Problems in healthy sexual relations with my now ended marriage.

Emotionally issues. Deppression.

There are a lot. They are different for everyone.

Can I ask what has you asking the question?

Im going through what is coming to be a tough break up with someone I've been seeing for over a year and they btpught up some of the issues I have been having.

~ Major trust issues.

~ Emotional issues.

~ Sexual issues.

Crippling anxiety and panic

Trust issues

Low self esteem

Sexual issues

Body memories/pain

It seems the list could go on forever

I am so sorry that you've experienced this. As someone who's also be incestuously abused, I know feeling of feeling like you're alone. I was molested by my older brother when I was 10 and he was 14. I kept it a secrete for about ten years until I finally spoke of it. And when I did, it was a huge mix of emotions along with a lot of crying and trauma therapy. Even to this day there's only about three people that know: my fiancé, best friend and mom.That was all about three years ago, now. Now I go in waves of how bad the trauma effects me. Sometimes I'll see someone that happens to look like my brother or get this freaky vibe about some random guy I see or walk by or something that my fiancé does (without meaning to) during sex can set me into a flashback and trigger me. I don't usually get them too much anymore, not as bad as I did when I first started my trauma therapy, but I definitely do still have to deal with it. It sucks, I know :/

I was also abused by my Grandfather, for about a decade of my childhood. It became 'common knowledge' in my family about two years ago. For me, the anger and feelings of betrayal are the most difficult at the moment, especially when thinking about my extended family who decided I was unreasonable and immature for wanting to cut him from my life. But I've also had serious issues with loneliness and guilt. On a more, specific level, there are words that trigger me. Things that turn me off when in a relationship with someone. I also detached emotion from physical relations. Overall, I struggle with romantic relationships because my issues come off as odd, red flags that seem irrational without context, but I don't want to tell someone my story after only a few dates.

Thank you all for sharing, I appreciate your responses. I'm having another bad week and I logged on to see what's been going on here and I can't tell you how helpful it is to have your support.

The horrible thing is these experiences that no one should ever experience are what brought us to this page.
I'm the mother of a amazing daughter who was abused by my husband (her step father ) I see the pain she is going through and would take that away from her if I could.
Hopefully you can get support from everyone on here that have also been there. I hope you have support from your family too.
Take care xx

Hi there. First off I wanted to say I'm so sorry you had to go through this. I hope you reading the responses of this thread helps you feel not so alone.

When I was younger I exhibited signs of knowing a little too much sexually, between 7-10 if I recall correctly. As I got older, I wanted nothing to do with sex.

I experienced disassociation and still do. Anxiety, depression, PTSD. Eating disorders, insomnia. I self harmed in my teenage years.

I'm very insecure.

I can't quite think of anything else at the moment. Always here if you need someone to talk to.

Maria