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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healing20 06/09/2018

Today I went to the store simply to buy some formula for my baby, and I saw a man who looked just like the man who hurt me for so long... immediately I felt like I was trapped in a cage and I needed to get out right then and there. Instead of looking at anything else I left in a hurry. I started to get those feelings again. I felt like I had been violated once again. When am I gonna be able to see someone who looks like him or have a thought of him and not wanna crawl into a ball and hide? Does anyone else feel this way?

Momabearx10 06/09/2018

I use too. Even a dang sesame street character looked likw my abuser. Its called a trigger. Its hard but take some deep
Breathes and remind yourself younare safe, thats not him.

Beatha 06/10/2018

I got scared just because I saw a man who's eyes had the same color as my uncle (one of my abusers) - apart from that, they didn't look alike. Over time, it has become easier to deal with such triggers.
Like Momabear said, breathe deeply, remember where you are and that you're not in danger. Use your senses to bring you back to the present: Look around, listen to the sounds, I keep tiger balm in my purse and smell it, some people like chewing gum or keep a stone in their pocket, the touch can help. Try out what helps you best. Hugs of healing

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