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Old Aug 04, 2013, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by SQLVR View Post
So, besides being emotionally abused by my grandmother, who would drink to much and then tell me how worthless and stupid I was, I think I may have been sexually assaulted by her as well.
I developed early and my grandmother would often insist on looking at me naked to see how I was developing. She would sometimes touch my body as well and make comments. I don't think she got any sexual gratification out of it, but it still made me feel really embarrassed and gross.
I don't know if I am being a drama queen, but it still effects me. It effects how I see my body and it effects my ability to have intimate relationships.

Am I overreacting or was she wrong for doing that?
You are absolutely NOT overreacting, and yes that is considered sexual assault/abuse. It is understandable that it affects your body image and ability to have intimate relationships; that part of you has been wounded and scarred and you have not healed from it yet. I would suggest seeing a counselor for this, especially since it sounds like you have some insight into how it's affecting you. And we here at PC are also here to support you