Well, mine is becoming a success story if this helps. I was emotionally and sexually abused from a young age. I am 43 now. I have had councelling, group therapy throughout my entire life. I only just got to see a qualified abuse councillor (sp) and she is amazing. She has been through exactly the same as me. We have clicked and i am just starting deep therapy. Yesterday was extremely tough. But i am in a situation to be able to handle it now. There IS HOPE and always will be. I am a survivor not a victim now. I see the end. I see my life being complete and 100% where as before i ws living through hell. PTSD, disossiative amnesia, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts etc etc .... i am healing slowly but surely, yes i have setbacks, but i KNOW i will get through this. There was a stage not very long ago when i thought 'no way will ii ever learn to live with this' but i was wrong. Depression lies, abuse destroys self esteem, confidence, makes you feel worthless and not deserving friends or love.

I am getting better .... I WILL BE HEALED ..... i couldn't say that a year ago .... I hope this helps. love and care to you

Jinnyann xoxoxoxoxoxo

may i also add i am coming through it a much stronger person, i think abuse makes you more compassionate and caring, a positive to come out of a negative