Can you ever really get over being sexually abused?
By uncutbox
@uncutbox (14)
United States
February 6, 2007 1:51pm CST
I was molested as a child from the time I was 8 until I was 12. There were multiple people but my main abuser was an uncle. I didn't tell anyone until I was in college where I told my fiance. Since then, there have been some really hard times which included a period of time when I was suicidal. I've been through inpatient treatment and counseling. I've read book after book. It's now something I talk about fairly openly and I've come a long way. My question though is can you ever really get over being sexually abused?
3 responses
@guito2005 (175)
• Portugal
6 Feb 07
thats one of the worst things i person can do to another, i don't know if you can really get over that, but you are in the right way, you can now speak it openly with other persons.
i hope you can get over it!
@Diamondbch (29)
• United States
6 Feb 07
Yes you can. Its a mine thing. Control it and you'll realize how much stronger you can be.
@minerc (1373)
• United States
6 Feb 07
I to have gone threw thing's as a child, I had blocked until about 18. I at first went to a psycologist and let it take over my life. But one Day while watching my son play I decided that I was not going to let the people who hurt me win anymore. They took away parts of my childhood and then they were taking parts of my Adult Hood and I wasnt going to allow them to do it anymore. I was in control of my life now and they couldnt come around and hurt me anymore. I have thoughts here and there but I don't let it consume me. The past is the past and My children and family are my future. I am very protective but I am happy and no one can ever hurt me again. I don't think that you can ever get over it, I think it's a matter of letting it go and enjoying your life now.
