First Time Sharing

[likeasurjon]

Im 36. Im married and have a great family. I was abused by a family friend when i was 13. He was 30. Now, Im a sex addict, spending time in chat rooms and having sex with lots of people. Im always safe, but I need sex all the time. My wife doesnt know, and I would NEVER risk telling her.

SO, here I am, a sex addict, but I dont know if thats just a cop out or not. Im confused. I feel REALLY guilty about this, and wondered if I should even come on here. After all, whats more dangerous than a sex addict hanging out with other people that could be the same way.

[likeasurjon]

Im 36. Im married and have a great family. I was abused by a family friend when i was 13. He was 30. Now, Im a sex addict, spending time in chat rooms and having sex with lots of people. Im always safe, but I need sex all the time. My wife doesnt know, and I would NEVER risk telling her.

SO, here I am, a sex addict, but I dont know if thats just a cop out or not. Im confused. I feel REALLY guilty about this, and wondered if I should even come on here. After all, whats more dangerous than a sex addict hanging out with other people that could be the same way.

Am I a freak or something? People keep looking at my post, but no one is saying anything. I know there are FAR more serious issues here, but is anyone like me?

[Becky]

I don't think this is uncommon at all. There are many things we all share as the result of being sexually abused. This one is hard to talk about.

I will respond more on this in your other post.

I'm glad you found us and I hope it can be a help to you.

[Saltywaters]

Welcome here.

My response has been the total opposite of what you describe here. I don't think that you are a freak though. If you would be, than so am I. I think everybody responds in their own way.

Jo

[likeasurjon]

I am so glad you guys replied. When people look at your post, and then dont reply, it makes you, or at least makes me feel like a freak.

[melissa]

Welcome to AS,

You are NOT a freak. There are many different reactions to being abused, although I am not a sex addict, I have met some people that are (stemming from abuse).

Welcome to AS! There is so much support here, I encourage you to stick around.

See you around,

Melissa

[sisterinsurvival]

Yahoo, !
We love you, and are glad you've found AfterSilence!

[angelic]

welcome, you are not a freak. We all relate to the various problems we have from been abused/assaulted. If affects each individual differently. I hope you find healing and peace here and I welcome you.

Take care, Paula

[Geraldine]

Hi and welcome to AS.

Everyone reacts to abuse in different ways. You are not a freak.

( I was going to respond earlier but had a toilet training crisis)

Gerri.

[Justice Fighter]

Welcome to AS

You are not a freak by any means, we all respond to abuse differently.

Be safe and strong

JT

[Gdog]

Welcome to AS......Iknow you are not a freak, before working with a "T" ,I to used sex as a way to escape my memories and sinse of worthlessness......There is hope.......Gdog

[forever]

you're honestly not a freak and its good that you were able to come on and post what you did because i know its hard to post to begin with so that was a brave and positive step. welcome to AS and i hope you get the help and support you need and desere here

forever