Triggering. Revealing childhood abuse.

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I have recently told someone that I was abused sexually as a child between the ages of 5 and 13 by a family friend.

I feel like I am falling apart. I feel guilty, ashamed, embarrased and stupid.

Does anyone have any experience of this. How do I move on or begin to deal with it? I can't stop crying.

I am probably as safe as you could imagine although I have self harmed tonight.

I told someone in MH services and my husband and a friend.

I am not scared he will have anything to do with me, I haven't seen him in 10+ years.

That's good to know.

I'll second the recommendation to call NAPAC. They are lovely and my first step towards understanding.

I will investigate their website.