Have you ever been sexually harassed/assaulted/raped?

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I was molested for 4 years and I keep thinking about it. I'm afraid to go to sleep at night and I just need some advice on how to help me move forward :/

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Have you tried support groups??

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Therapy or support groups are great. I keep a journal which has helped me a ton

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Definitely find a great support group with people who are in the same boat as you. It will bring you comfort to share your feelings and know the people next to you understand. I would also recommend seeing a physiatrist or a counselor to help you learn the steps of trauma and how ton move forward and make positive change in your life. You will never forget it, but there are many ways to change your life to help bury it

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I have not and I know this is really not answering your question but I am sorry to what happened to you!

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I was raped from 4-8 by my mother's boyfriend then again from 8-12 by her next boyfriend and his brother. Not to mention my mother was horrifically physically abusive toward me,    It's a very hard thing to overcome. I still get nightmares after 12 years of counceling, my husband often wakes me up and I'm biting him and clawing at him.  It's a journey to recovery.  I've learned talking about it helps a lot and support groups and therapy all help greatly. I don't think it will ever fully go away but little by little everyday it gets easier.  Also I wrote a ton of poetry even got some published. That was one of my coping mechanisms to write about all the abuse.

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This will be a long journey I'm afraid. Time and support definitely help but it doesn't always take it all away and it's hard to get that sense of safety back.. but you will. It's important for you to know it was not your fault and I'm sorry you had to go through that.  One day I know you will find your acceptance and be at peace.

Have you ever been sexually harassed/assaulted/raped?

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