Supporter From a mom... daughter raped at 13

[pinacoloda1]

my daughter was raped by a known assailant when she was 13. how do i deal her irritability, moodiness, and anger?

now she is in total denial but i feel like I'm a victim too,to a lesser degree,but i am also suffering. from all i read about ptsd i am certain thats the issue here,and while my hands are tied in helping her (she yells, curses up a storm, tells me she's fine, it's my problem, I'm too sensitive) i wanna help me also

 

[Friday]

Welcome to the forum :)

How old is your daughter now?

 

[EmilyR]

Welcome. I'm new too and looking for support, It's nice to be able to provide it as well.

I am a sufferer that oftentimes struggles with my relationship with my mom. She is a nurse and always looking to fix things and take care of me. It has taken her a long time to realize that she can't fix things. Your daughter will need to come to terms with her trauma in her own time and on her own terms.

It is important for you to take care of yourself. You can't be a support for your daughter if you don't have your own strength.

 

[Joan]

No answer here...just wanted you to know that I hear you and I cannot even imagine how hard that is.