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Sufferer Csa - cptsd - seeking community to exchange insights, continue growth

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cptbildad

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Hey folks!

I trust you are all well, and if not I surely hope comfort will be brought to you! I figured it would be a good idea to seek out conversation in order to help facilitate my continued growth through trauma. A little about me is as follows: I'm in my early (or mid) twenties ;). I have a lovely wife and two beautiful children. I was raped at least once as a child, but I suspect it was a routine occurrence. My good childhood friend was raped with me and from what I can remember my rapist had us stimulate each other while he was taking turns having intercourse with the both of us. I think I was about four years old at the time of my first trauma.

I don't think these violations lasted longer than a year or so, but I suspect I was violated multiple times with my friend. Following these experiences, my friend and I began to have sexual experiences with each other without our rapist. This was probably from ages 5 to 6. He at one time coerced me to perform oral sex on him and to be reciprocated, can you believe it, my friend raped me when he was six years old, now that is something!

I molested my 4 or 5-year-old cousin when I was 6. (Parents: keep a very close eye on your children! I would recommend NEVER letting your child sleepover anywhere!)

Anyway, I'm mostly here to engage like-minded and experienced people in conversation and perhaps exchange insights with one another. I have a specific interest in EMDR and bodywork therapy, simply because this is where I have been able to unlock the majority of my traumatic memories. I am naturally very depressive and have struggled with suicidal ideation since about sixth grade. CPTSD is muh life! Hahahaha!

To you be plenteous redemption and grace!
 
I just realized there is a section for "Childhood" this perhaps might be better suited for that section, if a mod would like it could perhaps be moved there.
 
Welcome! Glad you are here, regardless of where you introduced your self.. Hope you find support and validation here as this is a wonderful site to connect with people who understand.
 
You seem off about it
No judgement just an observation.

Are you in the early stages of reveal[/QUOT...
No, I wouldn't say I'm in the early stages. When I first truly began to deal with these issues about four years ago I encountered a lot of difficulties. Have you ever tried swimming through mud? ;) haha. Within the last year or so I have found an incredible amount of freedom. Every bit is certainly a fight to get though!
 
Certainly! "being okay" is a fluid experience for me. Maybe the greatest lesson I have learned in my growth is that I am a very "poor perceiver" of reality. My ideas and thoughts do not conform with reality most of the time. It is a such a mind bender to completely distrust yourself and every interpretation of anything that you have ever formed.
 
Hi @cptbildad - welcome to the forum.

I've changed your thread title to better reflect the content of your OP. You're welcome to start a more detailed thread in the Childhood trauma section if you wish - I think this thread works well as an introduction.

Glad you found us - if you need help with anything, just open a help-ticket.
 
Welcome @cptbildad !
You are certainly not alone here.
I hope you dip in and read around and share, to make the most out of the site.
Many of us can relate to your story!
Glad to have you with us.:-)
 
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