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...
I'm sad all the time I'm not depressed but I'm just sad. I tend to isolate myself all the time, because when I'm with people or my friends Im still not in a good mood and want to cry. Is there any tips oit there for me to not be so sad all the time.
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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?
Scott
I think that given what's going on in your life, it's natural for you to be sad, and I don't think it's something you can wholly avoid. I hope you are in counseling though. It will give you a place to talk about how you feel, an understanding person to listen to you and validate your feelings, and also a professional to evaluate whether you are tending towards depression, which could be a cause for concern.
Meanwhile, you can write more here in either posts or journals as a way of letting your feelings out and being heard and understood. Once you let out your feelings there may be some space for happier feelings to arise. Please do whatever small things bring you pleasure, such as watching funny shows, going for walks, playing with any pets you may have, or whatever other things make you feel happy, even in small ways.
I think it is just going to take time for you to start to heal from all you have been through and are still going through. It will be hard for you to have closure until your father's trial and sentencing are over. But in the meantime, grasp whatever moments of peace and enjoyment you can. Most of happiness consists in the small day to day stuff, so be sure to try to enjoy those moments whenever you can.
Try journaling n creative activities to help express yourself...talking with close friends or family....
Sorry I couldn't be of much help. Keep your head up.