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suziespots

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  1. Last time I wrote is was talking the beginning and actually putting it into words. When I left I had been raped with a drumstick. so I didn't have to "worry about it" any more. That was the beginning of the fall for me. I was angry. I wanted someone to protect me and no one was there. I started acting out in school and failing classes. I started stealing. Nothing big, nickels and candy bars. I kind of draw a blank at this time of my life because something even worse happened in my life. Not long after my rape, my dad died. The fear and emptiness I felt affected my every move. A month
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    I too dealt with the family . In my case it was my brother. As he was much older than me and there were a lot of kids. I first mentioned it to my mother when I was 22. Her answer was He probably doesn't remember it. I was questioned continually over the years. I confronted him at age 25 only to hear Tat he was sorry he hurt me but not for what he'd done. Years later I found out he abused his daughters too. I felt so guilty for not being strong enough at 10 to confront him. Over the years I was constantly asked why I disliked my brother so much. They didn't believe me, and only
  3. Bridges. I was molested and raped continually by a relative as a child after over 50 years, I still find it hard to talk about it. I still haven't put it on paper. Only in the past two years have I really tried to repair myself. You have taken the first step. You would be surprised how many of your friends and acqaintences have been through it and are trying to deal with it too. Counselling is a great way to deal with it. Let people know. Let the power of your abuser go and take back your life. In the end is helps you to become whole again.
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