Living Through the Pain

I am new to this website and I am thrilled that I have found other people who have endured childhood incest like myself. When I was in college, I finally took the step to attend a Survivor's of Incest 12 Step Meeting. I was so floored by the emotionally broken adults that were present and very psychologically affected by the abuse they endured. I felt embarrassed for being there with my "Not so shattered life" so I stopped going.  I should have continued on with helping myself. As I go through this website and read these poignant things from people, I realize my adult life is not what it should be as I live in the shadow of self doubt, anxiety and basically not living to my full potential. I am here on this website to learn, connect with other survivors and to change the path that I have been traveling on. I am no different than anyone else who has been abused and mentally broken, but I am ready to handle the past head on so I can lead the life I always dreamed of. I deserve it!!!