Hello – New here. I’ve joined this group because I don’t have anyone in my life that can relate to my experiences and I seek guidance from others whom have. I feel as if I have to be told I was assaulted in order to come to terms. I know the answer, but I find that I crave validation. Is needing validation common? Is not being able to come to terms me still rationalizing the bad behavior towards me? I’ve tried to move on and have a hard time being physically vulnerable with someone now. I don’t want to cuddle and I recoil to certain types of touching. I used to love cuddling and now I feel