My Gf 

 

My gf is a sexual abuse survivor.  I don't believe she's ever been to a therapist about it.  She's got many trauma triggers, some that seem innocent enough, (snapping gum - her abuser's "warning" that a beating was coming and when a bottle was tossed at her, she curled up in a ball and sobbed because her abuser used to do the same thing prior to the abuse) which caused her some serious emotional pain.  

I can't stress enough to others with similar backgrounds to "get HELP."  Not because they're "sick" or whatever other words they may have for it, but so that they can find some way back to themselves, the self that was taken from them - so that they can have intimacy, trust, relationships, etc. with anyone.  

These types of things can be debilitating, as I'm sure you know, and my hope is that everyone who's been a former victim can be a thriving survivor.  It may seem insurmountable at first, but anyone who's been through the recovery process knows it's attainable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hillary’s HH