Sufferer Feeling less alone ptsd csa

[SimplySara]

Stumbled across this site and am so relieved to read similar experiences to mine. I recently began having memories of childhood sexual abuse resurface, and at first thought I was crazy. The many memories that have been unleashed have totally wreaked havoc on my life, taking me out of work and into IOP programs. I flip flop with knowing for certain these things are real and completely dismissing them as a brain glitch. Bottom line is, these things that I am remembering, feeling, smelling... these things happened, and it scares the hell out of me. It helps to know I'm not the only one. I am so grateful to have found a forum that reassures my sanity.

Thank you all for your broken silence!

 

[Freemartin]

Welcome!
You're not alone. Keep posting and reading. This is quite an amazing community!

 

[lil_fighter]

Welcome SimplySara :)

To echo Freemartin, you most certainly are not alone and this forum is a great place to help you realise that. Very supportive members here :hug:

 

[Swift]

Welcome @SimplySara
You're definitely not alone :)

 

[EveHarrington]

Welcome!

 

[Missycat]

Welcome to the community @SimplySara
You have a voice here and will be listened to and supported.
I can understand the difficulties you are going through. I struggled a long time until i decided to go into therapy and then i was diagnosed with cptsd - and whilst im still in therapy and better than i was there are still periods that are tough.
Have you had therapy ? In therapy?
I wish you well on your healing journey and hope you can benefit from the forum.

 

[SimplySara]

Yes, I've started therapy and feel it is helping but occasionally still get overwhelmed by the memories. I know there is a lot I'm still blocking and that makes me nervous, but eager to take control of my life. Thank you for the welcomes!