tacoqueen, you are absolutely correct. I to have been in the same place as you. And it does make you a stronger person. I waited 20 years to speak about what happened. I had no idea it affected my life the way it did. Only after T can I see where It had a horrible affect on my life. It will most likely follow me for the rest of my days, but it will also remind me of what I have over came for the rest of my days to.

It has given me the stregnth to share my story with others, and to help folks avoid these kind of thing, or cope with the aftermath. So in a way it has become a blessing, a gift, I can help others in a way that I could have never before. If you need to talk to someone or any one here needs to talk to some one, I know and understand, and will listen. So feel free to PM me. I am so sorry to each and every one of you have been there and have been violated in this way. ((((Hugs)))