how do you 'get over' a hard past

i won't go into too much detail on this post but in my life i've suffered abuse, bullying, physical attacks where i was seriously hurt in full view of the public....dealing with mental problems as well....and there's times i have flashbacks or upsetting memories which cause me distress....i'm now 47 years old.

how do i come to terms with my past, let go and move on?

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Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M

I relay on my friends, my partner and I get professional help. I do group therapy as well. I ask for help as soon as I'm feeling a bit off. I don't risk letting myself slip back into a dark place. I have to much to live for.

I don't think you ever get over it, you just find a better way to deal with it and not let it control everything

Wiseacre · F

@Cigarguy101 right...one doesn't get over it, but find ways to mitigate the damage.