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A los 9-10 años tuve dos amigas alrededor de la misma edad, que al momento de irlas a visitar a sus casas terminaban besándome por curiosidad y yo solamente me quedaba quieta esperando a que terminarán, nunca llegué a entender si fue abuso o algo por el estilo, una de ellas me decía que buscará videos pornográficos en mi celular y años después no cargo ningún peso sobre la situación, me siento neutral al respecto y quiero comprender realmente qué fue lo que me pasó. When I was 9-10 years old, I had two friends around the same age. Whenever I visited them at their homes, they would end up kissing me out of curiosity, and I would just stay still, waiting for them to finish. I never quite understood if it was abuse or something like that. One of them told me to search for pornographic videos on my phone. Years later, I don't carry any burden regarding the situation; I feel neutral about it, and I want to truly understand what happened to me.
Answer by Dr. Laura
PhD Mental Health Nurse & Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Gracias por esta pregunta. Lo que experimentaste con tus amigas a esa edad podría considerarse una forma de exploración o experimentación sexual, lo cual no es infrecuente entre los niños. Es importante recordar que los niños sienten curiosidad natural por sus cuerpos y pueden participar en este tipo de comportamiento sin comprender completamente las implicaciones.
El hecho de que te sientas neutral sobre la situación y no cargues ninguna carga emocional relacionada con ella sugiere que estas experiencias pueden no haber sido traumáticas para ti. Es posible que hayas procesado estos eventos de una manera que te permitió seguir adelante sin una angustia significativa. Cada persona responde e interpreta sus experiencias de manera diferente, y sentirse neutral es una respuesta válida.
Sin embargo, a medida que crezcas y adquieras nuevas perspectivas, es posible que te encuentres reevaluando lo sucedido. Si, en algún momento, comienzas a sentirte angustiada, confundida o preocupada por estos recuerdos, está perfectamente bien buscar ayuda y apoyo.
Procesar las experiencias de la infancia relacionadas con la sexualidad puede ser complejo, y no es infrecuente que las personas tengan preguntas o inquietudes que surjan más adelante en la vida. Si te encuentras en esta situación, comunicarte con un profesional de la salud mental de confianza, como un terapeuta especializado en experiencias infantiles o salud sexual, puede proporcionar un espacio seguro para explorar tus sentimientos y trabajar a través de cualquier desafío que pueda surgir.
Recuerda, tus experiencias y emociones son válidas, independientemente de cómo elijas etiquetarlas. Confía en tus instintos y prioriza tu salud mental y autocuidado. Lo que es angustiante para una persona puede no serlo para otra y eso está absolutamente bien. Gracias por confiar en nosotros con esta pregunta. No estás solo.
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Thank you for this question. What you experienced with your friends at that age could be considered a form of sexual exploration or experimentation, which is not uncommon among children. It's important to remember that children are naturally curious about their bodies and may engage in such behavior without fully understanding the implications.
The fact that you feel neutral about the situation and don't carry any emotional burden related to it suggests that these experiences may not have been traumatic for you. It's possible that you processed these events in a way that allowed you to move forward without significant distress. Everyone responds to and interprets their experiences differently, and feeling neutral is a valid response.
However, As you grow older and gain new perspectives, you might find yourself reevaluating what happened. If, at any point, you begin to feel distressed, confused, or troubled by these memories, it's perfectly okay to seek help and support.
Processing childhood experiences related to sexuality can be complex, and it's not uncommon for individuals to have questions or concerns that arise later in life. If you find yourself in this situation, reaching out to a trusted mental health professional, such as a therapist specializing in childhood experiences or sexual health, can provide a safe space to explore your feelings and work through any challenges that may surface.
Remember, your experiences and emotions are valid, regardless of how you choose to label them. Trust your instincts and prioritize your mental health and self-care. What is distressing for one person may not be distressing for another and that is absolutely okay. Thank you for trusting us with this question. You are not alone.
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Grounding activity
Find a comfortable place to sit. Gently close your eyes and take a couple of deep breaths - in through your nose (count to 3), out through your mouth (count of 3). Now open your eyes and look around you. Name the following out loud:
5 – things you can see (you can look within the room and out of the window)
4 – things you can feel (what is in front of you that you can touch?)
3 – things you can hear
2 – things you can smell
1 – thing you like about yourself.
Take a deep breath to end.
From where you are sitting, look around for things that have a texture or are nice or interesting to look at.
Hold an object in your hand and bring your full focus to it. Look at where shadows fall on parts of it or maybe where there are shapes that form within the object. Feel how heavy or light it is in your hand and what the surface texture feels like under your fingers (This can also be done with a pet if you have one).
Take a deep breath to end.
Ask yourself the following questions and answer them out loud:
1. Where am I?
2. What day of the week is today?
3. What is today’s date?
4. What is the current month?
5. What is the current year?
6. How old am I?
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Take a deep breath to end.
Put your right hand palm down on your left shoulder. Put your left hand palm down on your right shoulder. Choose a sentence that will strengthen you. For example: “I am powerful.” Say the sentence out loud first and pat your right hand on your left shoulder, then your left hand on your right shoulder.
Alternate the patting. Do ten pats altogether, five on each side, each time repeating your sentences aloud.
Take a deep breath to end.
Cross your arms in front of you and draw them towards your chest. With your right hand, hold your left upper arm. With your left hand, hold your right upper arm. Squeeze gently, and pull your arms inwards. Hold the squeeze for a little while, finding the right amount of squeeze for you in this moment. Hold the tension and release. Then squeeze for a little while again and release. Stay like that for a moment.
Take a deep breath to end.