Sufferer New To This, Sexually Abused, Physically Abused And Emotionally Abused

[Lady of Longbourn]

Welcome to the forum Kitten. :)

 

[Phie]

I was sexually and physically abused by my father from very early on until I was seventeen before DHS removed my little sister and me from the home. After revealing the abuse that was taking place, we were both disowned by our whole family and deemed "liars." my father was not convicted as a result of insufficient evidence and erros on DHS's part and in December of 2011, my abuser walked free. I have been struggling on my own for about a year now, several people suggested I look into community based groups and such. I thought I was ok. I was always ok because I had to be that perfect role model for my little sister, but the truth is, I'm not ok at all.

 

[bitzer]

... but the truth is, I'm not ok at all.

The longest journey begins with a single step; welcome to the journey. Good for you for acknowledging that something is not right. That frees you up to start making changes.

I'm a person and I believe you.

It's probably difficult for you to trust (it's difficult for me), but you are doing the right thing in connecting with a community that "gets" you.