((((happyflowergirl))))

Thank you for posting your feelings. I too feel that way. Abusers so many times threaten those they abuse because being young, it sticks. But also, there are times when the abuse some of us suffer and go through, is so horrendous that they (the abusers) know that what they do will be so hard to believe that that that is why they threaten. I never told anyone until I was well into my adult years and even now I am terrified of the rejection I will receive.

Abusers know that there are things they do that people just cannot wrap around their minds in any way. They could never think that evilly or act in such a way or think anyone else could think in that way. The truth is, there are a lot of people who do things because they know people will never think it true.

You being willing to reach out for validation is important. Here you will get validation and listened to and cared about. We support one another and carry one another through the hard times. And are there to share a smile or laugh at other times too.

There is nothing I would not believe as I know evil and how they shut you up. Abuse is abuse and it matters not what but that you are listened to and heard. No one would put themselves through pain and the tears and agony that goes with abuse. It does take courage and you have taken that courage and I applaud you for that. Thank you for sharing.

cami