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I Am a Child Abuse Survivor

It bothers me that there are so many of us. And that at the same time it's something we don't know how to talk to eachother about. And I hate that it follows me in my head still even though I'm almost grown and I'm living a good life. It worries me that in years I'll still have bad dreams or randomly think about it like I do now. And it bothers me that my close friends don't know how to act about it because they never had to go through it or that my boyfriend beats himself up because he doesn't know what to do when I have my lows. I don't think I'll ever understand why.
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JavaJoe · 51-55, M
I don’t even know what to say. Be strong. Be you. Be loving to those around you. Hate only harms you further. Communicate with your guy as to what triggers something. He may not understand, but I’m sure he cares and he needs to know what you’re going through
littleblackbird · 26-30, F
@JavaJoe It just bothers me because I know he doesn't know what to do or say and I hate when he feels like hes helpless for that
JavaJoe · 51-55, M
@littleblackbird I get that. For you, and also for his feelings of frustration. But if you think about it, your abuse becomes his abuse, and he has to process things as well! Best wishes to you! 🤗