Cami,
Thank you for sharing part of your story. Like many others here, it was difficult to read as I know your pain all too well. I'm glad you wrote it though. I'm glad you felt safe enough to share it here. You actually ARE safe here. I hope there are other places that you feel safe now too.

Please keep talking to us. Some of our memories really suck, but each time we share them, we gain distance from them and they can't hurt us so terribly. Have you ever heard the quote, "You're only as sick as your secrets?" I believe that's true.

I'm 48 and I still haven't been able to talk about some of the things I endured. I applaud your courage.
Gentle hugs,
Okie