
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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I felt as if I grew up faster eg the body of a ten year old and the mind and heart of a 30 year, coping with stress and not having a childhood. I put this down to my abuse as it was something I just had to cope with and I couldn't do that as a kid. I never had the teenage phase and have never been one for just hanging out with friends. Now I am eighteen and everyone always comments on how old I am for my age. Though this is a good thing in some ways, but I miss the experiences most people have in that period that I never had the chance to have.
Was just wondering if anyone else felt the same.
Was just wondering if anyone else felt the same.
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But then I realized that if I didn't have those experiences, then how do I know that I miss them?
How do I know that my life would have been better with those experiences?
For instance, I didn't date in high school. Other girls were dating and going to parties, etc. but I didn't.
I could lament about how it's so sad that I didn't do that stuff, but ya know what? I'm better off not having done that stuff then.
And now that I'm older, I can do whatever the hell I want - just like people are saying in this thread - they can go on the swings, play like they never played before...
I'm actually going to a batting cage today for the first time in like 14 years!? I'm so excited and it's just a time to hang out and have some fun with myself and my boyfriend.
The people who did the dating and went to the parties, it could be said that they missed out on what I experienced...depression, frustration, etc....which has ultimately led me to be very introspective and constantly learning more about myself. It's actually been a huge gift!
I'd take self-awareness over a party and a date any day. :-)
I loved connecting with the ball and hearing that crack. I did softball pitches. I feel so alive. :-)
(I haven't been doing a lot of physical things the last few years because of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome I struggled with and have finally gotten over.)
Had some strikes, but mostly lots of hits!
so im tryin to make my future better, it is so hard, but im willing to work for my happiness, i just know no one can take anythign away from me again
and I thank god everyday for that.
Maybe there's something wrong with me..?
here is how she phrased it:
"... you were not talking much at that time in your life. You were sullen, untruthful, involved in drugs, stealing from all of us and Grandmother, acting out in school, and the list goes on. It was a very bad time for all of us...Remember, you were expelled from school for some time before we even knew it. Life was difficult at that time."
I don't know if it was because of the abuse. Sometimes I wish I could get back those years of my life. But then again most people suffer mid life crisis I just had mine like 3o years earlier. It has also given insight. There are things I am going to be less succeptible to than people my age, because I've already learned the hard way. I'm not as naive.
People say I'm too uptight and serious for my age. Sometimes I wish I could be a little more relaxed. I'v tried and tried over the years to change but I can't. I decided not waste anymore time on what's out of my control. I guess this is who I am and who I may always be.
I'm still trying to rediscover myself. I feel like I just went from little girl too woman and that has consequences.