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Dahliaa

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  1. Dahliaa

    "Oh, so she was just exploring" -what my therapist said when I mentioned by sexual abuse by a girl around my age/maybe older (I don't remember her exact age) when I was younger. I think she thinks because there wasn't penetration, it wasn't abuse and just exploring but that is so annoying to hear. 

    1. marcyabadeer

      marcyabadeer

      That’s awful to hear :( I’m so sorry your experience was kind of invalidated… for what it’s worth- I’ve heard the exact opposite from a therapist. Children won’t explore in such ways unless they’ve been shown those things. If you feel comfortable, maybe you can message her or even tell her that you’re mad about her saying that. There is nothing wrong with being honest with your therapist about those things 😢 

      Sending you support- I hope you find some peace with this 🌻🖤

      ps- love your screen name. If I had a daughter that was to be her name 💕

    2. Dahliaa

      Dahliaa

      Thank you @marcyabadeer :) I actually told her that I didn't agree and that it did hurt me right after she said it. Thank you for your support and I love the name as well, it's really beautiful 🧡

    3. Panther

      Panther

      even if she was just exploring, it still affected you deeply. and adults should have stepped in. you deserve to have been heard.

  2. Dahliaa

    Got triggered again reading an article about another man sexually assaulting women. This is the first time in a long time it's happened to me. I'm just so tired about hearing this. 

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    2. Dahliaa

      Dahliaa

      I was feeling better until I read another post @Enigma87 :( I really shouldn't have done that but I didn't realize they'd refer to SA. I think I'm going to go offline for a few days and get away from it. I can already feel my anxiety building so it's better that way. 

    3. Enigma87

      Enigma87

      I completely understand what you mean... I just saw a report on world news tonight that really triggered me too. So I get it. Sometimes we have to give ourselves a break from the triggers. I’m still sitting with you if you’d like.

    4. Dahliaa

      Dahliaa

      @Enigma87Thank you so much, I appreciate it :) I hope you're taking care of yourself as well. 

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