TW: Sexual Assault. Rage, Shame, and Hope.

@Lindsey103
I hear you. This is something that occurs more often than we would like to admit in families. This also happened to me. I, too, carried the shame and fear for years. I felt damaged and rotten inside. Slowly healing, this also is and was true for me, too. You are not alone. You are brave, wise, and strong for reaching out for help and assistance. You are taking control of the situation someone else put you in. Keep it up. I also want to let you know that self-love is very crucial. Friend, this is my first time here. I want to say so much to let you know that these kinds of situations are not your fault. Healing is a process, too, so don't feel discouraged. You are getting here slowly but surely. 

My heart goes out for you for the pain and hurt you have gone thru , in the same time I salute you for for sharing it as it needs lot of courage to speak it out

Ya it’s more painful when it’s done by someone who knows you and whom u trust , well even I had gone thru the same when I was a child

I know no words can comfort for his pain and agony , believe me it’s not your fault nor you should feel ashamed father the person who did should feel ashamed for the act

What I have learnt is it’s only no one can stand out for self better than ourselves as no one knows us better than ourselves and this pain , so I’m glad you are trying to heal yourself and standing for self

Never feel alone during the healing we all are there for you all the time

So do self care and I’m sure with time you will come over it and would be new stronger version of yourself

With much love and prayers for you ❤️

Hey. Let's talk. Seriously. Consider texting a listener. I believe a serious conversation would highly help you out. Besides, i wanna hear your stories, i wanna see the world through your eyes. And i believe being listened help. Otherwise there wouldn't be 7 cup i think 😊.

I'm here for you. Just a few clicks away.

You don’t have everything figured out and that’s ok else where is there rooom to grow and heal, Lindsey?! 🤍

You know it’s not your fault.

You know the betrayal.

You know the hurt.

You know the audacy someone would have to take advantage.

You are angry for ever letting them into your life.

This message you’ve sent can help a lot for someone struggling to process what they’ve been through. Thanks for sharing with us.

Love and healing,

GoldenRuleJG

@Lindsey103 those are very valid feelings and most people (who haven't experienced trauma themselves) don't understand why these feelings don't ever fully go away. They think its supposed to magically disappear overnight (impossible). While I can't say that I've healed from a similar experience, I can tell you there's a song (this artist as a whole has amazing trauma related music) that really helped me get through those similar feelings and when they do show up (like the ugly little monsters they are), I can turn this song on and put it on repeat. Its called "7 years" by Skydxddy. I hope this helps and if there's anything I can do to help/listen, I'm here!

@Lindsey103 take it one day at a time. Pain doesn't have a expiration date. And cant nobody tell you when you should be over it. Just by you being able to speak about it shows you are stronger than you ever imagine. The person that hurt you was hurt they self and you did not deserve to be apart of that cycle. It might take a whole life time to figure out and understand why. I hope you know you are way more than your assault and very important and special. You feel how you should feel. Don't be ashamed let it be known which may help future victims. That did not make you who you are today. You did! And what you mean to the world is what is going to get you through it! Keep fighting the battle!