This is only my opinion. But yes I do believe I am a survivor. Because that is exactly what I have done. I have remained alive - in existence - active beyond the extent of - outlived the sexual and physical abuse inflicted upon me. Yes it is hard to look back on, there is no doubting that the emotional toll is harder to overcome. Sadly I will always carry the emotional and physical scares but in time these to will fade become easier to bear if I allow them to. I have already lived through the worst of it. Please ignore all of this if my opinion is not what you wish to hear. I have no desire to cause you more upset.