I don't know if other people will see this as being appropriate, but I am not afraid to speak out about these things. Maybe I could even help someone else going through the same things. When I was 9 years old I was molested by a family member. When I was 13 I was sexually assaulted by a drunk man. I have been in two different relationships that were very abusive.
I have been through alot over a course of many years. Very few people are willing to speak out about their bad experiences. My only hope is that someone may read this and see that they aren't alone. The feeling that no one else in the world knows what you are feeling is a horrible feeling to have. If I can help even one person see that they aren't alone, this will be worth the effort to write. Things sometimes happen that are beyond our control, but it's important to remember that there are good people out there too. Don't hold these things in, it could be dangerous to do so. Keeping things like this inside could ultimately cause you to self distructand that would be the worst thing for you. Don't be ashamed........reach out and try to help someone else who knows what you're going through. The rewards will be great if you do.
