Hello and welcome,

I was 7 too when my childhood was taken from me.

I believe that as survivors we share a lot in the aftermath of abuse, but we can have many differences as well. What matters though is that we can relate to each other for a common struggle and provide support that we all need.

I may be reading into your post incorrectly, but I am getting the impression that you are not happy despite the relationships that you do have, while many of us do isolate.

In my experience, I have had many acquaintances, but few people I trusted enough to really open up, show my real self and accept them into my life. Only superficially then did I have relationships with others. Is that your experience also? or is something else going on that you need some help with? If you share a bit more, I will try to help.

Again, welcome.

be well,

mtd