Hi...not Sure What To Do...

[Jay]

Hello everyone. I'm not exactly sure if I belong on this forum or not. I know that I went through some pretty horrible stuff as a child right up into adulthood, but I'm really not sure how to approach this. I've only really talked about it to a few people and It's hard talking about what happened to me because for one, it's very embarrassing but also because of the looks I get when I talk about it. I know it can't happen here, but I am looking for a place to talk about what happened to me. Is it okay?

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[cherryblossom]

Hello Jay

If you have suffered sexual abuse, then you are in the right place.

Feel free to post what you need to in the forums. Talking about it is great place to start. No-one here will be judging you, or giving you funny looks. Take your time, and post when you are ready.

Welcome to the forum :)

 

[Jay]

Thank you. I believe that starting to talk about what happened to me (at least broadstrokes) will help me.

 

[leanne1321]

Hi Jay,

Welcome to the forum. This is definately a great place to be if you've suffered sexual abuse. You're in a community where you're welcome and understood.

 

[Lucycat]

Hi Jay
Welcome to the forum.
It is hard to start sharing 'stuff you need to get out'. I, personally find it easier to do it drip by drip. The whole show is too overwhelming.

Embarrasment, along with shame and guilt are all packaged up with surviving. But they can get better as you work through it. Good luck with your journey.
Regards
Lucy x

 

[Anna Banana]

Hi Jay, sometimes, like in my hello, maybe I spill too much, but even what I said there is only the tip of the iceberg. I am lucky, though...I know that some people go through sexual abuse and never work it through and I am grateful for a forum like this to know that I am not alone. I keep thinking lately that nobody said life would be easy, but then nobody ever said it would be this difficult, either.
Footnote to God: Hey! I've got this great idea...how about making so that we are born with a "FRAGILE" birthmark on us.

 

[Jay]

Spilling too much or too little is thankfully not a problem in this forum and I thank you. Life is difficult but sometimes people try to make it harder than it has to be. I am thankful to this forum for being so outstanding and helpful and accepting of me. And thanks to all of you for being so supportive. It's gone a long way to help me and I hope than in turn, I can help you all also. :cloud9:

 

[Anna Banana]

Thanks Jay. Give a shout out anytime. :cafe:

 

[Lionheart]

Hi Jay,

Welcome to the forum,
I'm sure you will find the same encouragement and support here that I have.

 

[Lucycat]

Footnote to God: Hey! I've got this great idea...how about making so that we are born with a "FRAGILE" birthmark on us.

I have one!!

I have a very large birthmark on my bottom :oops:. Remember those days in primary school when you did PE and dance classes in your vest and underpants? Well, my birthmark showed through, and I was teased mercilessly for having soiled myself. Which I hadn't but nobody believed me.

So, my birthmark has always said 'fragile' to me.:rolleyes:

 

[Jay]

I already have been welcomed and supported and I'm grateful for it. :cloud9: Sorry to hear about your birthmark Lucy. I always got nailed for an enormous mole on the back of my head. Ha ha. :)

 

[Muzikluvr]

Hi Jay, :wave:

Welcome to the forum. I'm glad you've found our supportive community.