I am a child abuse survivor and it is the first time I call myself that for lack of both knowledge and creativity. I didn't want to be a victim so I hardly ever put myself in that category. I was in the denial stage for years after realizing my memories were real. I am mostly past the anger and bargaining. I don't know what's left but right now I'm trying to stay positive and I'm looking forward to the next stage in this journey. It is the first time I reach out to others and I'm doing so as a means to find my voice and to help me work through my issues. I really want the walls I've put up to