Thanks ...I have just started this journey...the second part dealing with the incest opening up alot of things I never remember....but with my higher power I know I can do this even on the days I feel so overwhelmed...I am so grateful to be part of this group thank you all so much ..read more

I've been here reading for awhile and feel like it's time for me to post and say hello to everyone. Im in my fourties and after decades of compartmentalizing and keeping secrets and pretending my life was manageable, everything cracked open and Ive been existing in crisis mode for some time now.  I'm finally fed up of living in fear and darkness. Seeing how similar my emotions and reactions are to so many others here already makes me feel less like a freak and a monster.  I want to be here to find support from people who know what its like.  I also hope to offer the kind of unde ..read more

Hi I'm not new I don't think, I cant remember when I joined, possibly years ago but I dont think I ever posted much. Anyway I'm back again. I'm in therapy again, just started in Jan. I'm 47, and I've had so much therapy in my life it all seems kind of hopeless tbh, but I thought I would try again. This therapist is a somatic therapist which is new to me, and I'm just figuring it out. About me, I'm Canadian but I hate hockey lol. Love poutine though.   That is french fries, with gravy and cheese curds. Delicious ..read more

Hello everyone. It means a lot to me to find a place for support for sexual abuse. I recently uncovered memories from my childhood that include assault by family members. I have set a boundary with my immediate family for now as I don’t know how to begin to both address this with them and hopefully heal from this trauma. One thing I have found very confusing is that the people pleasant behavior I learned to keep me safe as a child is making me constantly recenter the focus on me now instead of them and their needs. I am currently working with a somatic therapist, a trauma therapist, and g ..read more

Hi there! I'm a 21 year old university student, originally from the southeastern US but now living in England. I am an artist, which is really important for my life and healing. I love being active, getting out in nature, and I'm really lucky to have some amazing people in my life. What I would really love going forward though would be able to connect with people that can relate to my experiences and the struggles of healing after CSA. I am struggling to find support groups in my area and feel quite lonely in this aspect of my life, so I thought looking for online communities could be a good s ..read more

Hello, I'm Claire. Nice to "meet" you all electronically! I'm 28, married, and located in Northeast US. I'm working on the long-term effects from CSA. Looking for different outlooks, connection, and to find healthy coping mechanisms. Helping others brings me happiness, and I would love to connect with you in order to mutually benefit each other. Thank you in advance. ❤️   ..read more

Hello, I am beginning my healing journey and have found myself feeling very alone and sad. I am not really sure what I want/need but I have been doing some reading and feel like this is where I belong.  ..read more

Hi.  Hoping I've found the right place/community. Time will tell. Looks non-threatening thus far which is a good thing.  ..read more

Hey! I found this forum after doing some very specific Googling. I'm thinking I'm looking for other people who have had a similarly weird experience as mine. I look forward to getting to know folks and see if I can find some understanding ..read more

I am a 44 year old married mother of 2. I was encouraged to join by my therapist. I feel awkward and slightly alone from my past traumas. Maybe this will help ..read more