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Jessie365, 18
Hello. I’m 18 years old and have had some tough times I’d like to share. Some of the things I’m going to say I have never told anyone, but I feel like I need to. Ok I guess I should start at the beginning. When I was 7 years old someone raped me I won’t say who it wouldn’t do any good anyway. I didn't understand what had happened to me and it ended. I convinced myself it was just a bad dream that it really didn't happen and I never told anyone till this year and it’s already to late to charge this man with a crime. For other girls out there that have been raped don't wait, please tell someone. I haven't talked about it to anyone and it's been slowly eating away at me. I’ve had a lot of stress this year. I lived with my dad and stepmom 12 years of my life they unknowingly saved me from being sexually abused. We were happy till about three years ago when my dad and stepmom started to fight a lot. I didn't help matters by deciding to come out to them that I was gay. My father asked my why I was and I just couldn't tell him. But the reason is I can't be with a man it makes me sick just to think of it. Well my dad and stepmom got divorce and I had to say goodbye to the woman I thought of as my mother for 12 years. It's my senior year in high school and I had to transfer school since I moved in with my birth mom. But I had to leave my friends who were also my support team. It’s almost the end of the year I’m under stress to go to college and I’m afraid of going out into the world. I’ve been depressed and have cut myself and thought of suicide. Thank you for listening.

- Jessie365, reaching out for help and support directly after a traumatic event can be very difficult to do. It is commendable that you are reaching out for support with your abuse now.
- It may be helpful to talk with a trusted family member or another adult about how you are feeling.
- There are many places that you can gain support from others that have gone through similar situations. You may want to consider finding a local support group to join to build a support network.
- Cutting and suicidal thoughts can be serious. It may be helpful to find a counselor in you area and talk with them. This offers an opportunity to talk about all the emotions attached to your sexual abuse.
- TeenCentral.net has a section on the site that offers hotlines for different areas. You may find it helpful to look for telephone numbers in your area that can offer support.
- CHILD HELP USA is a 24/7 hotline that is always available. The number is 1-800-422-4453.
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