I haven't shared my story yet, but i will soon..

I did want to share something that has been helpful to me.I write. Letters. I have written letters to 2 of the people who abused me.

I did this for my benefit, not theirs, so they have never gotten the letters. I chose to write mine on my computer and I reread them until I felt a sort of peace for having at least putting it into actual words, and then I deleted them to keep it private.

It was as if then, I could find a way to release the hold it had on me.. the silence I was keeping.

For me, it was the solution to confrontation because I am talking about family members that I have a lot of love for. I haven't been able to bring myself to talk about details of the abuse out loud... well.. maybe a little but very little. Writing it helped take it out of my head where it seemed to constantly be swirling around.

I hope you will find you can do this too.Meanwhile, stay strong and don't forget.. you are already a survivor.

Peace