I was sexually abused as a kid and physically and verbally abused until my father died in my early twenties. I have always had trouble with male relationships and have never had an intimate relationship. Since the flashbacks to the sexual stuff started to come back and I now know why I'm afraid of all men and want to run away, I want to fix this. My therapist said I just have to remind myself that I'm safe and eventually I will believe it. I don't want to passively try to work this out. I want trust, love, and eventually intimacy. Do you have any suggestions or things that have helped you overcome this kind of fear?