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The Aftermath
What
is my aftermath?
It is a fluctuation of emotions. It is
dis-belief in myself. It is the self-loathing, the worthless
feelings. It is the self-harm and the self blame. It is the
carelessness for my body and my self respect. It is forgetting
that I have boundaries. It is the core of my beginning. It is
the stages I will go through before I know I can be whole again.
Some people suffer every possible internal
battle in their aftermath. Some only suffer a few battles before
they ultimately save themselves. Yet we are all unique in that
we understand that our aftermath is a natural part of our
trauma. In being sexually abused, violated by rape or
violence...we all heal differently.
You might experience fear, loneliness and
rage. Yet you are not alone. There are many places and a lot of
information that can help you succeed along the path that seems
endless and dark. Once you get through this process you will
come to a valley filled with light and hope. Filled with new
growth and colors you have never seen before. Abuse does not
have to steal away your entire life. You can reclaim that very
life again. If you've survived, you've already done the right
thing.
Please explore this web site for further
information on what you can do to heal yourself in the aftermath
of your sexual abuse. Know that you are not alone on your
journey and that there is always someone with you listening and
holding your hand every step of the way. Only when we listen and
learn can we understand our mission to heal and healing is the
key toward living a full and happy life beyond the aftermath of
rape, sexual abuse and domestic violence.
Love & Support, Haullie
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