I’m really struggling (sexual abuse)

I was groomed and then abused, sexually molested when I was 11-12

I didn’t quite realize I was abused until I got older and got mental help

My mind just isn’t wrapping my head around things, now that he has the possibility of being let out of prison next year

I know, logically, that the man who hurt me was very manipulative.

I know he is sick.

I know that he fed me alcohol and I said no multiple times the first time he penetrated me after I was very drunk

I know he brought up conversations about topics that were too old for me when I was a young age about other family members

I know that I felt obligated to say yes to other times of having sex because I had already done it before while intoxicated

I know the one of the times I did say no while sober, he did not stop.

I know I didn’t say anything for so long because I did not want to get him in trouble because he told me he would

I know I did not grow up in a healthy environment and the same man who abused me, also abused my aunt. I know my family acted as if it was normal that a 26 year old impregnated a 15 year old and allowed him to stay around. I know my mom openly cheated on my step father and would sneak me around with her boyfriend to keep secrets.

My mother allowed me around people who did not treat me normal and knew they were “creepy”

I know from a LOT of therapy that I was a child and I was supposed to be taught and protected

And instead I was put into situations I shouldn’t of been. I was shown things I shouldn’t of been shown. I was not in a stable loving environment.

I was looking for acceptance and love, and a monster took advantage of that by pretending he was my friend.

I know, as a 21 year old, that it is wrong to even attempt to ever touch a 11 year old child. It makes me sick.

But for some reason when I think of a 30 year old touching me as a child, I blame myself.

I feel disgusting that he touched me.

I reread old messages and it seemed like we were friends, and I have a hard time realizing that we were not.

I remember wanting to be friends and ignoring his flirtations as he typed and changing subjects from him.

I remember asking if we hung out again, can it not be like last time.

I remember hearing about times my aunt tried leaving him hearing about him slashing tires, hurting her, breaking stuff, and threatening to kill himself.

I remember my friends brother hurting her,

But I have a hard time telling myself that it was not my fault because when I was there I wouldn’t do anything with him like he wanted me to

I have a hard time telling myself

That I was a victim because I truly feel like i screwed up bc someone found out

And I’m afraid my abuser feels that way too

And I’m afraid he will be mad at me when he gets out

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G.

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Honestly I would put a restraining order on him. Carry pepper spray. It’s hard going through these types of things. The hardest things is learning not to be so hard on yourself. Forgiving yourself and learning to forgive him, not to his face, but to yourself, not because he deserves it, but because you deserve peace within. He can’t steal your happiness anymore. You deserve happiness. You deserve so much better. You aren’t a victim, you are victorious. You survived. You are stronger than you think. You are a warrior. Do not let him have power over you. Guilt and manipulation are so hard and it’s understandable the situation that you were in. I send you a hug and hope things get better.

Ch

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If someone stole your car, would you blame yourself? No, you would be a victim of a crime. yet sexual abuse victims/survivors routinely hide their pain and place blame on themselves. And abusers know what. You didn’t nothing wrong. You were 11. Continue with therapy, childhood trauma is something that takes a lot of time to heal. Be gentle to yourself, be gentle to that 11 year old that’s still there.

je

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My heart goes out to you. I cannot imagine what you must have gone through. You are strong and resilient and there is help and healing available. This was in no way, shape, or form your fault. You were a child. He is 100% to blame. I never fully healed from my rape until I saw a faith based counselor. My faith is really important to me and I was able to recognize that satan uses shame to keep us trapped and hurt by awful things that were never our fault to begin with. I don’t know if you’re religious at all but this is what helped me. When these thoughts start to pop up like it was my fault or I should have done something different I tell myself that it is a lie from satan. Feel free to message me. I’m so sorry you went through this, but just know that you are strong and brave and you can and will heal! 💕

je

jessssss • Jan 8, 2020
I also HIGHLY recommend the book “The Body Keeps the Score” by bessel van der kolk

Mi

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Fuck, that’s horrific. He groomed you. What you are feeling is completely normal. And that’s amazing that you had therapy and have learned to see things differently. It can take time for the emotional understanding to catch up to the logical understanding.I would just say that it could help for you to make sure you have things in place for when he is released eg a restraining order as the other poster suggested, ongoing therapy (you could even increase it to more than once a week if it was necessary), a support network etc. But please be kind to yourself. The adult you can talk to and comfort your inner child because she needs all the love and support she can get. And make sure you value the work you’ve done on yourself. Survivor, not victim. Over time, letting go of your hatred and anger will help you to move forward. You absolutely deserve to live your best life.