I have not been sexually abused, but I do freak out in the dark sometimes, too. I have ever since I was a young child, and still do sometimes as an adult. Sometimes I get so scared I can't sleep.
Also, I do know it is normal for people who have been sexually abused.
((((hugs))) <-- if ok
Angela
-comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable-
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Soon I'll grow up and I won't even flinch at your name
~Alanis Morissette
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