Posted by Angel Girl on September 26, 2007, at 17:55:18
In reply to Re: Sexual Abuse / Rape, posted by RealMe on September 24, 2007, at 20:42:02
> I hope you try to find someone for therapy. It doesn't have to be a psychiatrist or psychologist. There are some very well trained social workers too. From my own experience, therapy helps to put things in perspective so that they are not so gut wrenching anymore and can be viewed more objectively. Sounds strange, but this then allows a person to be who they want to be and not someone who is forever defined by their abuse from the past. I am not sure I am making any sense. I have thought things were partially my fault, and nothing could be further from the truth, and I know that now. So, I don't have the self-hate or guilt anymore or shame. I just feel depressed that it happened at all, and I have not allowed myself to experience the emotions I had at the time. T says I need to do this. Bah humbug, but I think he is right.
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> So I think theapy can help one to feel less traumatized by past experiences. Do you think that could be for you??
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> RealMe
Hi RealMeI've partially addressed the blaming of myself for both the sexual abuse and the attempted rape. I was stupid, but is it my thoughts now or did I know then that I could've prevented it if only I had made a different choice. I was stupid. I'm trying to convince myself that I was only a kid, but I should've known better. I was so naive and scared. :(
AG
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