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Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault

Gibby1313 January 17th, 2022
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I was raped from the ages 7-11 by my step brother and again at the age of 20 by a fellow soldier.


I am struggling. I know trauma doesn't define you but it's apart of me that'll never go away no matter how hard I try. I'm tired of battling myself. I'm tired of being tired. I just want to be normal.

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Kyoshi January 17th, 2022
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@Gibby1313

thank you for sharing this with us, it takes a lot of courage to share this. What happened isnt your fault and it does not define you.

I know it can feel like what happened to you makes you who you are. And somewhat its true, you cant change your past. But it doesnt have to be who you are. You can heal and break free from your past and what happened, with time and healing ❤️

emotionalDime5965 January 17th, 2022
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First of all, thank you so much for sharing this with everyone, you are very brave person! You are a survivor!

Just know this is not you, it is them , they are sick individuals and terrible people. Im so sorry they robbed your childhood, Im sorry they took something so precious, and Im sorry you have had to go through this…

trauma of sexual abuse will not go away on its own unfortunately, and as early as you feel comfortable talking to a specialist about this is better. ( I know it is easy to say..)

Just know that you are not alone, you matter and people care about you!

please take care!

amiableBlackberry92 January 29th, 2022
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@Gibby1313

Your so very brave. Your a survivor and I'm sorry you had to experience this terrible trauma. These events may shape your decisions through out your life but they don't define who you are. Your a beautiful person who deserves all the good life has to offer.

I personally had to seek therapy for my SA trauma. I have to say it was the number one best decision I made. I can see my vulnerability so much better now, I was severely abused as a child and it made me so vulnerable. I didn't know it as a young person but looking back I can see I was so incredibly strong to survive all the bad and build a life. You're not alone and know that it was never your fault. You can get through this, I did and I was on the brink of deep despair that brought me to a really dark place, but I reached out for help and pulled myself up.

Take care

ABB 💜