Hello I'm New Here

[baiker41]

I've been sexually abused between the ages of 8 and 12 by a family friend who lived with my family in the summers. Between the ages of 18 and 22 I was sexually, mentally and emotionally abused by a boyfriend.

I pushed it down for years after my dad died and sister died 6 months later, I started having flashbacks and have been living in hell the past 2 years. I was in and out of psych wards 8 times, I tried suicide twice. This PTSD is something very hard to live with.

<Edit by Nyx>

 

[Nyx]

Hi, Baiker41. Welcome. I'm glad you found your way here and that even if you went through so much you are willing to fight. This willingness is the first step in recovery.

On an editorial note, please read carefully the [DLMURL="http://sexabuse.ptsdforum.org/help/terms"]forum rules[/DLMURL] that you agreed to when you joined here and abide by them. Please use proper grammar - capital letters at the beginning of sentences and capital I's - add paragraphs, and use the default font across the forum, except for the Coffee Shop, where you can be as creative as you'd like.

 

[Deaf Global Nomad]

Welcome to the Forum, Baiker!

I hope you find the forum as helpful as I do. I think this forum is a bit quieter than the general PTSD Forum, to which you can find a link at the bottom of Nyx's posting above.

You have definitely been through a lot. We are a safe group and the administrators and moderators keep it safe. That allows all of us to focus on our individual healing and post messages which help others or ourselves.

Looking forward to seeing you around here and posting with you!

Best Wishes!

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Welcome to the forum, Baiker. :)

Take care of your safety, that's always important. I hope you are seeing a therapist...sounds like your need one.

 

[Lucycat]

Hi Baiker, and welcome to the forum.:hug:

 

[baiker41]

Welcome to the forum, Baiker. :)

Take care of your safety, that's always important. I hope you are seeing a therapist...sounds like your need one.

I have been seeing a therapist for 2 1/2 years, he's amazing. I know a lot of people don't think I should see a male but he is exceptional. He is gay and knows what it's like to be bullied and has had bad things happen to him.

 

[cherryblossom]

Hi Baiker

Welcome to the forum :wave:

There are many females here who have a male therapist, so don't worry about that - no one here will judge you.

I hope you find the support and help you seek, here.

Regards
CB

 

[pi314159]

Hi Baiker,

Welcome to the forum.

I have a male therapist too. I hope you benefit from the forum :)