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...
Today I woke up and had a thought. I have been focusing so hard on surviving all of the crap of my life, that I have forgotten about thriving. My kids need me to not only survive, but to thrive. I can survive and still be broken and empty, but to thrive - that's another goal entirely. I want to be in a place in life whre I can smile a true smile and be happy. Where I can know that I made it through the abuse, the sexual assaults, the suicide attempt of my son, the bi-polar tendencies with my daughter, and the economic hardships that go along with having a child with immune problems and limited income. And that I made it through all of these things with courage and pizzazz with few regrets. I want to be someone that others will look at and not say "she has had a hard life" but someone people wil look at and say that they want to be like me. They want what I have. That is what I am striving for. THRIVING and not just surviving.
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
You've made it through a number of things that many others wouldn't be able to make it through. This takes a certain inner quality, and when you've got that inner quality it shows through to others even though it may not seem like it at the time.
You can bet your bottom dollar there are already people out there saying, "I wish *I* had that quality".
I have survived hell but what truly makes me a SURVIVOR is that I have gone on to have 3 beautiful children and a husband and a wonderful life and I enjoy and am thankful that I ssurvived what I did to learn to love, have self estee,. self respect, self love and happiness in my heart rather than hate and anger.
You can all get there you just have to find the strength within that allowed you to survive the horror in you life and take that strength to heal. Find that therapist that can get you to the other side!!
Once you finally believe in yourself anything is possible!!
I pray everyday that everyone that enters this site finds happiness and peace within their hearts and lives!!
With love!!