Sexual abuse.

@navySkies1315 sexual assault makes us feel dirty or disgusting because sexual abuse is disgusting. But any person who thinks that a victim of sexual assault is disgusting is actually a disgusting person.

You don't need to tell anyone you are not comfortable with telling. Chances are nobody will die for you telling them, even though it can be hard for you to speak out. You may talk to a counselor or another person you trust. You can also write it instead of saying it. You can say "so and so" or "someone who I don't want to name right now sexually assaulted me". Or tell it as a story. I know it is hard. It usually feels better to tell, if the person m who hears it is supportive. It hurts to keep such secrets

@navySkies1315

Hey Navy,

I'm sorry to hear that this happened to you so young in your life. I understand being told to listen otherwise more bad things could happen. I would understand why you were confused on things and didn't know why things happened until you realized it's because of your past. I understand the person being young. But that doesn't change the fact that what they did was wrong. I understand you thinking you could trust this family member yet they betrayed your trust. I'm so sorry that you had to go through that hurt pain as well. I understand this person still being in your life. I would understand why you have a toxic relationship. I know it's really hard bringing up things like this kind of trauma up to your family especially when you were so young. I know most parents deny what happened to their child and it's sad to see that happen. I understand you're scared to bring this up to your family, but you need to process this trauma somehow to fully heal from it. I understand your mom will be in shock and disbelief if you tell her most parents are. They don't think their family could do something like this to your kid. You shouldn't be ashamed to talk about your past. I know it's difficult to bring up in a relationship. You're not the gross one or the disgusting one the person who did it is. I'm glad you think he'll support you if you share this past trauma. I hope you feel better and know that you're not alone on 7 cups. That many of us know unfortunately how you feel. Please take care of yourself and I hope this message finds you safe and healthy!💜

@navySkies1315 

WOW HI! I have almost an identical story can we please talk. I was sexually abused by a family member and their friend. I have a horrible need to figure this out. When I finally told my parents (I think I was25ish) I had already been put down over and over by my narcissistic mother, who I love very much. My poor father didn’t know what to think and I was begging for my mother to understand. Every bf has beaten me to a lovely *** mess I need help before I die. I live in a world of shame. 

I have terminal brain cancer. Whom ever does read this if they ever do.my last post sounded like I did not want to be here anymore- but I do! I want to live-I just am reliving a version of abuse every few months.and I would like to live the rest of my life not feeling this way-

I can definitely relate to how sexual abuse at a young age (at least 3 years old) and for years after that. Then of course subsequent traumatic experiences that have really impacted my life both mentally emotionally and spiritually. Later it became physical as well. I believe the things that happened throughout my life made me into the person I am today. Granted it isn’t all bad and it isn’t all good. But the past 2 years have been almost more than I could handle. A person took everything from me and I don’t know how I’m ever going to get it back. The only thing he didn’t take was my soul and even that was questionable for awhile. But I actually came to realize some things today that are actually good about me and I’m not the worst person ever as I had begun to think. Instead I realize God put me here for a purpose and I plan to do my best to figure it out 🙏