Sandie123

Misty, Welcome You are not alone with putting your memory away. I locked mine away for about 30 years. My memories started coming back when my daughter got to the age I was when I was first abused. It is common to not remember. In my case I guess I was not strong enough to deal with them until later in life. I'm told that memories come up when I am able to deal with them... so here I am dealing with them as best as I can, for now. Good luck and nice to meet you. Linda

Welcome to AS. Glad you are here.

Thanks for the welcomes. It's nice to find a place that I can feel accepted and wanted. I have strugggled for so many years feeling like an outsider... everywhere from my family, school and even the very few friends I've had. I have been dealing with Alanon for over that last year and I have found some very genuine people there.... but it feels very different with the topic of my abuse. I can't wait to have some time to read and talk here. Thanks

Hi. Im new here and looking for some comfort. My abuse, as a kid, came to light about 10 years ago when my daughter hit the age I was when I first was abused. I got some help coping with it then ... but not dealing with it. I am separated 1 1/2 years and getting ready to file for a divorce. I have a LOT going on in my life and Im trying to deal with new memories, saddness, anger, SI, and all sorts of emotions which I dont know how to deal with... or even what they are most of the time. I want to move on in my life, again, but am struggling right now. I don't know what to do next. I

HI, Im new here too. The things that you said do not sound wierd to me. I can very much relate to a lot of what you said. Stay stong and keep putting one foot in front of the other. You will make it! You are not alone. Best wishes Sandie