I agree with you, except I might not even mention the child sexual abuse either. They don't need to know all of this at the beginning. Just enjoy time together, refrain from intimate sexual contact if possible till you feel secure and safe.
I made the BIG mistake of telling various dates about my being on medication for depression. You know this is no biggie...It's a chemical imbalance from which I could have benefitted all my life, but only found in my 40's. My honesty and trust has been my downfall! I will not be so open about my history or meds in the future, IF, in the unlikely chance I should start dating again. Better to enjoy getting to know a person. Self-protection will be a goal for me as well.
Patty
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