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I was used by my brother who has grown up a lot but I still carry scars. My brother is four years older than me and when I was going from elementary school to Junior high, that summer, he made me think that girls in junior high need to know how to give oral to boys. First he did oral to me to show me it was not a big deal. I thought it was a huge deal. But I did it and he got me trained and had me keep it a secret, except from by best friend. He had his friend over when I had a sleepover one night and had her do it to his friend. Then th...
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Hey! I'm 18, and all this happened a year and a half ago, I was 16. It's a really weird and messed up story, I never heard a similar one. I was going home late afternoon and got literally attacked by a group of I think 3 or 4 people older than me, all male. I dont know which language they were speaking. I really really tried to kick them and scream and resist but there was nothing I could do. I dont know how long it lasted, I was scared what they would do when they're done, if they would kill me or let me run away. They let me go when they we...
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You are strong, and you will overcome this. This isn’t who you are, it’s part of your story, and someday you will use it for better.
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He isn't sorry, even if he says it a thousand and one times. He will do it again, and it is not your fault. You do not do anything to deserve that treatment, and that is not love.
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Healing comes in waves, not all at once. Sometimes I can feel the trauma leaking out of me. You are still healing. You are still healing. You are still healing.
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You deserve love, kindness, honesty, and security. You really really do. There are good and loving people in the world. I am so grateful for my life now.
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If you have experienced ANY type of unwarranted sexual harassment, assault, violence - I BELIEVE YOU. YOU ARE VALID AND YOU ARE IMPORTANT.
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Healing means understanding, closure, realizing u didn't deserve it. Being ok again.
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healing means that I can have a healthy relationship with my fiancee in all aspects. Communication, Respect, Support, Romance, and Sexual. We are both CSA survivors who were also SA'd as adults. I am a primarily visual artist but I process often through art, whether that is painting, writing, acting, animating, or tattooing. I am 26 and on my healing journey.
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Not blaming myself for the results I'm experiencing. Being calm rather than crying when I think about this.
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Healing mean that one day I’ll be able to share my story with others and not feel guilt for speaking up about my experiences because they don’t define me. I will be a stronger and wiser person, and with that I can help others heal too.
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You are strong, and you will overcome this. This isn’t who you are, it’s part of your story, and someday you will use it for better.
Report
Healing comes in waves, not all at once. Sometimes I can feel the trauma leaking out of me. You are still healing. You are still healing. You are still healing.
Report
Healing means understanding, closure, realizing u didn't deserve it. Being ok again.
Report
healing means that I can have a healthy relationship with my fiancee in all aspects. Communication, Respect, Support, Romance, and Sexual. We are both CSA survivors who were also SA'd as adults. I am a primarily visual artist but I process often through art, whether that is painting, writing, acting, animating, or tattooing. I am 26 and on my healing journey.
Report
Not blaming myself for the results I'm experiencing. Being calm rather than crying when I think about this.
Report
I was used by my brother who has grown up a lot but I still carry scars. My brother is four years older than me and when I was going from elementary school to Junior high, that summer, he made me think that girls in junior high need to know how to give oral to boys. First he did oral to me to show me it was not a big deal. I thought it was a huge deal. But I did it and he got me trained and had me keep it a secret, except from by best friend. He had his friend over when I had a sleepover one night and had her do it to his friend. Then th...
Dear reader, this story contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.
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Hey! I'm 18, and all this happened a year and a half ago, I was 16. It's a really weird and messed up story, I never heard a similar one. I was going home late afternoon and got literally attacked by a group of I think 3 or 4 people older than me, all male. I dont know which language they were speaking. I really really tried to kick them and scream and resist but there was nothing I could do. I dont know how long it lasted, I was scared what they would do when they're done, if they would kill me or let me run away. They let me go when they we...
Dear reader, this story contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.
Report
He isn't sorry, even if he says it a thousand and one times. He will do it again, and it is not your fault. You do not do anything to deserve that treatment, and that is not love.
Report
You deserve love, kindness, honesty, and security. You really really do. There are good and loving people in the world. I am so grateful for my life now.
Report
If you have experienced ANY type of unwarranted sexual harassment, assault, violence - I BELIEVE YOU. YOU ARE VALID AND YOU ARE IMPORTANT.
Report
Healing mean that one day I’ll be able to share my story with others and not feel guilt for speaking up about my experiences because they don’t define me. I will be a stronger and wiser person, and with that I can help others heal too.
Report
This is a space where survivors of trauma and abuse share their stories alongside supportive allies. These stories remind us that hope exists even in dark times. You are never alone in your experience. Healing is possible for everyone.
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