Sufferer New And Nervous

[Little Dee]

I don't know how to start off here, but I'll try. I have had many years of therapy but I still feel lost and hurt and just not somewhat angry. I am a 55 year old woman and have been raped and sexually abused from 6-16 and 4 of them were family members and the other three were neighbors and friends of my mom's and again I was raped at 47 by someone I trusted and went to church with. I feel I had no-one there to save me or to trust. Couldn't say anything because my first abuser, my stepfather, would go to my little sister and hurt my mom. I am diagnosed with PTSD and anxiety and my head battles my demons still all the time. I feel all alone. Scared a lot too.

 

[Nam]

Well, you're not alone. Many of us here have been through things no person should ever have to endure. You are welcome here. Share, read, and take what you need. Hugs if you accept.

 

[Seasounds]

Welcome! It is so great that you are here. Thanks for sharing about your history.

 

[intothelight]

Welcome! One of the best things about this forum is that you will realize that you are not alone in your struggles. This site is a great place to interact with people that really understand and the support can be very helpful.

 

[ddonna5959]

I wrote something yesterday but feel I may have done incorrectly. I am a 55 year old woman and still battling with my demons of rape and abuse. I am having a difficult weekend and needed a place to reach out where there were people that would understand.

 

[Casey_03]

I hear ya, been struggling with demons all weekend myself. I haven't been able to figure out any great cures but am trying to let myself feel and vent as much as possible. Seems to be the only thing that works, so feel free to vent and we will listen and understand. Distractions help too. Hang in there!

 

[Deleted member 1860]

Hi and welcome!

I think that you can find lots of support here on the forum.

 

[Owl.]

Welcome, @ddonna5959 .
I came here as a supporter with fairly well-controlled PTSD of my own, which has since gotten completely OUT of control again, so I've stuck my nose all over the place. For both roles, this is an immensely helpful place to read or vent, even or especially during bad times. No one's going to judge you here, so please don't be too nervous. :)

 

[Upside Down Eagle]

Welcome Donna! This place is great for finding support. :tup:

 

[intothelight]

@ddonna5959 Welcome to the forum!

I hope you find the information and support here helpful.

 

[Friday]

Welcome!

We specialize bad weekends. & holidays. & Tuesdays. & days of the week ending in Y :)

 

[Nighthawk]

Welcome to the forum :)