Posted by HannahW on October 9, 2003, at 23:12:50
In reply to Re: Were you bullied as a kid? » HannahW, posted by Adia on October 9, 2003, at 23:01:35
Dear Adia--
Was it sexual? I know I have some sexual abuse in my past, but I can't quite access the memories. My older sisters were sexually abused by our grandfather, so it seems only logical that I was too, although I only remember things that were inappropriate, but not unlawful. --Like he used to nibble on my ear, and I actually really liked the attention. But I don't remember anything beyond that, thank goodness. I'm sure it happened, though.
Five boys...how awful. How old were you? I keep telling people that it's hard for me to cry--although I've been crying a lot lately--the image I get in my mind brings tears to my eyes.
And if your father abused you until you were 19...good God...Honey, I'm so sorry.If you're like me, you carry the shame of having been abused. What a ridiculous notion--that anyone could *deserve* the kind of abuse we endured. Here's to ridding ourselves of the shame, and placing the blame where it belongs...
We'll get over it, Adia. We're going our best, and we'll win in the end.
Hannah
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