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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New and finding my voice

deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi,
I am new and still struggling to find my voice. I was raped and sexually abused as a child and I think its something I will never get over. It has led to pretty much all my problems, the depression, the self harm, the eating disorder...everything. It just shattered me to pieces inside and blew away my self esteem. I'd like to know there is support out there and hope for recovery.
kayrl
kayrl
you are not alone hun. it will be hard but you will find your voice and it will shine with hope and freedome. i'm here if you need a friend or someone to talk to ok?
deleted_user
deleted_user
No i agree your not alone it a stage we go thourgh. Adventurly you will be able to deal with it better but sry to say it doesn't go away but itll get easyer. If you ever need someone to chat to feel free too message me.
deleted_user
deleted_user
It takes time to heal from all you have gone through. Give yourself some time. I didn't start talking about my sexual abuse until I was about 30. After some good therapy, hard work, alot of reading, I really like the Courage To Heal book and companion workbook, plus I've read tons of other stuff, reaching out to friends, etc. I've learned to have a voice. I think you can heal from what you went through but that doesn't mean we forget. I believe as time goes by the pain lessens and that enables us to make healthier choices for ourself. I've been through hell and back. Nothing is perfect right now but I enjoy my life a whole heck more. I wish you the best and keep on posting and let us know how you are doing.
deleted_user
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First and foremost, if you are not in therapy, you must get a therapist. Preferably one trained in dealing with sexual abuse.
Aside from that, yes, there are tons of support groups, both online and 'in real life'. This is just one option.
There are also a lot of books out there. Allies in Healing is a good one. Amazon.com has it.
Believe it or not, everything will be okay. I know it's hard, and I know it seems like you're facing unsurmountable challenges right now, but you've already survived so much. You've already gone through the hard part.
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