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Jess, Let me say that I could not talk to my family about it for years. I kept it a secret for about 5 or 6 years before I told anyone in my family, and even now (18 yrs since it happened) I have a hard time really discussing it. Please feel free to come here and let's help each other. YOU CAN SURVIVE! YOU CAN OVERCOME! YOU CAN HEAL! Hugs, Teresa / MOMMYOCOOLTWINS

Hi Freedom! Welcome and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I love that your little ones planned a party, sounds fun! Sorry you are having mixed emotions and upset. Hmph. That makes for a roller coaster birthday. I am new to these message boards, but so far have found them to be very supportive; and friendly! Don't go it alone - come talk to others who are healing too. Smiles! - Teresa (MOMMYOCOOLTWINS)

Hey Todlyn, Welcome! It's been 18 years since mine, and I still am healing. I too am leaning on the Lord to heal all the pieces. Like "peeling an onion" as one of my freinds says, you have to go one at a time; peel that onion; then cry a little; once you wipe those tears you can peel another layer. I too see a therapist once a week, have been for YEARS. It helps me a lot. My prayer and my faith helps me a LOT. Is there any thing in particular I can pray about for you? If so please don't hesitate to post. I'd love to pray for someone else who's in my shoes. Dealing with this hurt so many ye

Thank you for all the awesome welcome messages! I am still a little nervous about sharing, but feel much better about it after hearing some GREAT replies... Taking my time getting to know the boards and when I can log in (i work a lot) so I'll be around, but might seem scarce. If even one person benefits from my story, than it was worth the risk to tell it. Peace to you! Teresa :-)

Thanks, Kate! It's good to be with other people who have experienced same thing... - Teresa

HI... Here I am. I'm new to the boards. Was raped over 18 years ago and still have a hard time with some things. I hit the "share" button on the home page and sent this whole story thing through but don't see it anywhere? Maybe I'll post it under the "share your story". Long story short, I am a SURVIVOR - I MADE IT through the hard times. I made it through the feeling of black hole you're falling through. I survived being raped at an innocent age of 16 and am now a 33 year old woman. Married to the man of my dreams; mother of two wonderul boys. Part of my healing that's been missing has b