ALongUnwinding

Hi Becky. Welcome

Hi Ancestreel- Welcome. I've found AS to be an amazingly supportive place that above all has finally made me feel normal. People here really understand what you're going through. If I could write a post-it to remind myself to get out of bed in the morning I would. I nearly give myself a high five some days just for managing to cover myself in suitable clothing. I ride the wave, the ups and downs. I've been healing for a long long time (hence my name) and I feel like it does get easier. Hang in there. Glad you're here. -Alu-

Hi Cace, I'm glad you found us. Welcome

BFH I totally hear you! No matter what happened to us there's always something worse to compare it to. My abuse was pretty bad (by my own reckoning) and I find myself saying "but look at all the war victims and tragedy the so and so people are facing. My Dad terrorizing me for half my childhood isn't really THAt bad... There's always a worse story out there. Don't let that belittle your healing- how important it is, how hard it is, and how much you deserve to acknowledge your truth. I'm sorry about what happened to you. You deserve to heal!

Hi Jenz