Hello

[charliep]

Hi

I'm new to this website and have joined for some support. I've recently been subject to an action that has brought a lot of hard memories from my youth to surface.

I've always felt that I've dealt with my sexual abuse but now it feels like I'm just hiding it and I'm ashamed of what has happened.

I went to my local doctors for support but to my dismay felt like I was being stupid.

I'd like to tell someone what's happened so I can hopefully get some broader insight into how I'm feeling and any suggestions on how to move on or deal with these events.

Grateful for any support

x

[reglois]

if OK

[Alongroad]

We are willing listeners whenever you are ready!

Welcome!

[KittyFlower]

Welcome to AS. you arent stupid for what you are going through and no matter how it feels you are not alone and others are going through the same stuff as well

[MeBeMary]

Hi Charliep,

Welcome to AS. Very sorry for the abuse that you suffered, but you have found a very supportive site. I think it is common to try and push back the memories and say that you have dealt with them, but they do seem to come back, don't they? Please know that you have done nothing wrong and the shame should solely go to your abuser. I hope you find your voice here and know that you will never be judged. I wish you well on your healing journey.

Mary

[charliep]

I was sexually abused when I was 15 years of age. I ignored what happened and carried out. I have seen the abuser several times but never said anything. I always feel like this was my fault.

I am in a controlling relationship and recently something happened that I deem abuse, but again instead of leaving I am letting this person get away with this.

Please help me understand why I do this.

Thanks

[ActivistAlly]

Hi

I'm new to this website and have joined for some support. I've recently been subject to an action that has brought a lot of hard memories from my youth to surface.

I've always felt that I've dealt with my sexual abuse but now it feels like I'm just hiding it and I'm ashamed of what has happened.

I went to my local doctors for support but to my dismay felt like I was being stupid.

I'd like to tell someone what's happened so I can hopefully get some broader insight into how I'm feeling and any suggestions on how to move on or deal with these events.

Grateful for any support

x

Hi Charliep,

I am sorry you were made to feel badly for trying to get support. I can assure you that you deserve a great deal of kind and caring support to deal with what you suffered. I hope AS (After Silence) can be a small part of that and that you will feel the members of AS are walking along beside you in support every step of the way on your healing journey.

With care,

Activist Aly