Counseling is for you. Speak when you feel ready, not when someone else is ready to hear it.

But remember that you have nothing to be ashamed of. You didn't cause what was done to you. You didn't deserve it. You deserved so much better.

It hurts, I know, and it's scary, but you can be safe today and work to find your voice. You deserve that. As someone said to me once, "undefeated, my dear friend, rejoice in your tears."

Be well,

mtd