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modestCherry9016
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Long term abuse and survival
Trauma Support / by modestCherry9016
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...See more I experienced prolonged sexual abuse during childhood, along with neglect, family instability, and financial hardship. I also witnessed things at home that I wasn't emotionally prepared to deal with, and I felt that my feelings and need for safety weren't taken seriously. I learned to cope by becoming emotionally numb, highly self-reliant, and focused on survival and responsibility. As an adult, I function well externally but often feel empty, disconnected, angry, and unable to find much meaning or excitement in life. A very important relationship later became my main source of emotional connection, and losing it intensified these feelings significantly. I want help understanding the long-term effects of what happened to me and learning how to live with it rather than continuing to operate in survival mode.
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