Childhood Escaping my family

[newlysober]

The truth about my abuser is finally coming to light for everybody in my immediate family. My sibling said they were going to tell my dad soon that they know about what he did and I’m terrified about what will happen once he knows.

The reality that I’m facing is that i may truly have to do this alone. I may have to leave my family behind if I want to feel safe in my body again.

Flashbacks are getting worse again. Sex has become this compulsion that isn’t even enjoyable anymore. I could barely get a f*cking word out in therapy yesterday. I don’t know what to do, I’m so tired.

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[Movingforward10]

What usually works to help ground you?

Can you take control of what is said about you in some way? I.e. if you don't want your Dad knowing, can you ask the person not to tell your Dad? Or leave the part about you out of it?

Would working through the worry about your Dad knowing help?