Introduction

I am an adult survivor of sexual and emotional abuse by both parents. I'm a good person with strong values. I don't know how that happened but it did and I'm thankful to whatever or whoever crossed my path to save me.

I have always been amazed by how everyone around me says "I don't really know anyone who's been sexually abused but...." I always say "You'd be surprised." Even my husband's family knows that something happened but I've never felt safe enough to let them know the truth. They know that I can't stand my mother and they respect that but no one ever really asks why. The also know that I haven't seen my father since I was twelve and again, they just don't ask why. I think that, deep down, people don't really want to know.

I am an incredibly strong person but I still have a lot of issues that I deal with every day that directly relate to my childhood abuse.

I've started this blog with the hope that other people out there can talk to someone about the things they struggle with every day but can't talk about it.

You're not alone!