Sufferer Dealing with childhood trauma; sexually assaulted by brother.

[vermilion]

Hey,
I'm 18 years old and I'm struggling with a traumatic event from my childhood. I was sexually assaulted by my older brother 10 or 11 years ago. For a long time, I didn't understand that it was wrong. I didn't associate the situation as sexual since I was too young to know what that was. Once I came to the realization that what he did was, in fact, wrong, I repressed the memories. Over the past year or two, the flashbacks and feelings of shame and guilt have become more present. In this process of healing, I've wondered if I'm alone in experiencing a sexual trauma involving a family member, which is why I'm here now.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I do not know if you will find out. I have a hard time with this one as well as I do not have contact with my family anymore and have so many years of repressed memories that I do not know if I they will ever return or just buried too deeply for surfacing.

You sound wise beyond your years and I do hope that someway or somehow you will find the answers you do seek. I wish you well in your healing and recovery process.

 

[vermilion]

I do not know if you will find out. I have a hard time with this one as well as I do not have contact with...

Thanks so much, I appreciate it.

 

[EveHarrington]

Welcome to the forum. :hug:

 

[vermilion]

Thank you :happy:

 

[Muted]

You're not alone, but I understand it can feel that way. Have you told anyone about it?

 

[vermilion]

You're not alone, but I understand it can feel that way. Have you told anyone about it?

Yes, I've been working through it with my therapist

 

[techbrain]

Hi,

I too was abused by my brother so no, unfortunately you are not alone in that.But fortunately you have come to the right place.Good luck and welcome

 

[Lucycat]

Hi and Welcome to the forum.
I hope you find the information on here helpful and the people supportive - I know I have!
Regards, Lucy x