purebugg,

I never thought about joining a support group until I came across this forum. As I was reading some of the postings, I suddenly realized that while I was in therapy for a long time, I never spoke with anyone else that had every been abused. I found myself crying as I was reading, not out of pain but rather out of relief. Finally I found others that are dealing with many of the same feelings and struggles as I do. Suddenly I was reading my most inner thoughts, thoughts that I tried to suppress because I just could not accept them. Up until now I have been afraid and ashamed to own up to some of these feelings and thoughts. I am going to try harder to like myself!

Everyone's honesty and openness has given me new courage. All of you are so caring and loving. Thank you for accepting me into your group.

Tschuess, (German for see you later), Barbel