Child Sexual Abuse (TW)

[Till23]

@avant-garde I find it very difficult discussing this topic because it is so fraught with danger of unintentionally upsetting people that's why I wanted to say at the beginning about trying to be careful with statements so we are inclusive. It was really addressed to everyone.

I will definitely make errors and misteps and misinterpret things, I probably already have, we are all human.

Maybe I am trying too hard to be mindful of everyone. 

But since the statistics are 1 in 4 females by age 18 will be sexually assaulted and 1 in 9 males (both of which are likely to be underestimates) I think a lot of people on the forums will have been affected in some way by this issue.

[Dreamy]

@Till23 @avant-garde @Dimity 

Just wanted to say thankyou for being vulnerable and sharing your stories, it's so brave of you to do so. 

I can't share mine sadly due to safety issues.

But know I'm here for all of you, you are not alone ❤️

[Dimity]

Thanks @Dreamy . No pressure.  You're welcome to share the love here anyway.

[Dreamy]

Thanks @Dimity, I really do wish I could share but I'm being watched. 

[Till23]

And we are here for you @Dreamy even if you cannot share certain things we are still here and know you are not alone.

[Dreamy]

Thankyou @Till23 ❤️

[Bow]

Thanks @avant-garde @Till23 @Dimity  for being so brave and vulnerable in share your stories and hello @Dreamy  wanting to acknowledge your presence here too. 

I have a significant background of childhood SA and maybe hopefully I’ll be able to share some of it here. I get triggered very easily which is totally on me, that’s something that I am working on so do not feel scared to keep sharing here. I think it’s great that there is sadly? A growing community that want to come together in solidarity?  and share and support with one another. There was a time years ago where sharing about this stuff here was very difficult because it was very quickly removed. But things have changed and as long as we can stay within the guidelines and be mindful of the words and phrases we use and remain safe, then I think this place could become very helpful and supportive community @tyme 

[Dreamy]

Thanks @Bow, sending you gentle hugs ❤️. 

[Till23]

Just take it at your own pace @Bow 

It’s totally ok if you don’t wish to share. Only do what you feel comfortable with.

We are all still here supporting you, regardless.

[avant-garde]

@Appleblossom 

Over here

@Paralyzed