I would add to that: the fear that (1) you are going crazy (2) the abuse didn't really happen and you're making it up. I'd also add guilt for admitting that you've been abused, which seems to happen to a lot of us out of loyalty to abusers that we have loved.

Thank you for sharing Sundance! You are so awesome! You always have interesting, touching, and helpful information--- and you always know just what to say to help a friend in need.

Do you mind if I print off a copy of this, and of the meditations for women survivors of abuse?

SweetCrusader

"Blessed be the cracked, for they let in the light"
-Author Unknown