Need Help Healing
Hello. About 5 years ago, my ex bf s*xually assaulted me and threatened me not to tell anyone. Since then, multiple guys have s*xually assaulted me and took advantage of me. I’ve dealt with this for many years and i’m finally trying to heal myself from many years of pain. What’s a good way to heal?
Hi bmthoney7. I'm sorry that you had to go through this pain. I think one of the most important things for you to do is to reach out to loved ones and surround yourself with positive, supportive, and empathetic people. The kinds of people we surround ourselves with in life have a significant influence on how we subconsciously feel and behave on a daily basis, so it's important that we surround ourselves with good people. I also think that you should eventually report the people who sexually assaulted you to the police. You did NOT deserve to be treated that way. Take your time with getting yourself together though, and I recommend you talk it out with supportive people in your life that you can trust. In that way, you won't be alone in this. Also, remember that it's okay to be afraid. There's no shame in it. We can only really be brave when we are afraid. And lastly, there's no shame you should feel in regards to what you've been through and in having experienced the pain you've experienced all this time. Remember that you're much stronger than you may think of yourself to be. You can get through this!
